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Connecting Research and Learning Across Disciplines
2027 Humanities and STEM Faculty Institute
August 2–6, 2027 at Howard University
Collaboration between the humanities and STEM is crucial in fostering innovation, encouraging critical thinking, and developing a more nuanced understanding of our world. From healthcare to environmental science, technology to literature, synergies among these fields are leading to pioneering new discoveries and shaping a more sustainable future.
By combining the analytical rigor and critical thinking skills developed within the sciences and the humanities, we can address complex societal challenges and reach sound interdisciplinary solutions.
The HBCU Humanities and STEM Faculty Institute series, a collaborative effort between the National Humanities Center and the College of Arts & Sciences at Howard University, was established to bring together leading scholars and dedicated educators to explore ways these disciplines can partner together to produce groundbreaking research, innovative teaching methods, and socially responsible solutions.
The HBCU Humanities and STEM Faculty Institute originally planned for August 3–7, 2026, at Howard University, will be rescheduled to August 2027. While we look forward to convening in person next year, we encourage faculty to be on the lookout for additional virtual events this fall that will continue meaningful and necessary conversations around integrating the humanities and STEM.
These virtual opportunities will provide space for participants to share ideas, exchange best practices, and build connections across institutions. Through scholar-led sessions and discussions, attendees will explore integrated research questions and dynamic instructional approaches.
When the institute convenes in August 2027, participants will join us on the historic campus of Howard University as we explore the future of interdisciplinary education and empower the next generation of scholars, educators, and campus leaders.
Session topics will include:
- Methods of Inquiry for Humanities and STEM Integration
- Interdisciplinary and Inter-Institutional Research Opportunities
- Course Development, Curriculum Planning, and Instructional Strategy
- Identifying Grants and Securing External Funding
- Implementation of Integrated Humanities and STEM programming at HBCUs
Eligibility
The HBCU Humanities and STEM Faculty Institute is open to all tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure track university and college faculty who are interested in exploring the intersection of humanities and STEM at institutions with diverse student populations. We especially welcome registrations from educators from underrepresented backgrounds and perspectives. Participants should be passionate about teaching and research, and committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.