Global Academic with expertise in Pedagogy, Digital Literacy, & Qualitative Research Methods
Selamat ulang tahun! On this 25th of June, as she celebrates her birthday in Semarang and I start my day here in Rochester, I think of all that inspires me about and connects me to the beautiful soul that is Puji Astuti. Her Radiance Her Family Values Puji brings a sense of adventure and commitment…
A goal of the Fulbright grant is to foster connections, and that’s certainly been a highlight of my 5 months here. And, some of my most memorable Indonesian connections originate back in the U.S. and through the University of Rochester. I’ve written elsewhere about how this grant period included an opportunity for Puji and I…
Here in Indonesia, where the overall population is reportedly about 87% Muslim (according to the CIA World Factbook page on Indonesia, which matches our findings with the secondary students who responded to our survey), I have had the opportunity to see — and hear — Islamic prayer rituals and to learn more about Muslims’ values…