The Plant Science for Global Food Security (PSGFS) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded international summer research experience for undergraduate students led by Purdue University. U.S. students travel to the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines for a 6-week summer program that includes a 3-week research experience in rice science with individual scientific laboratories coupled with a 3-week course in international rice research. Prior to implementation of Year 1 on the project, the principal investigators of PSGFS partnered with Purdue Evaluation and Learning Center (ELRC) to gauge the impact of this international research experience on intercultural awareness and career objectives of the participants.

Wang, D. R., Burniske, G., Sdunzik, J., Burgess, W. (2023). Intercultural Assessment of an Undergraduate Overseas STEM Research Experience for U.S. Students | Seed Grant 2022. https://hubicl.org/publications/193/1

This manual introduces the Transculturation model for integrating intercultural competence into first-year writing courses. New instructors will find a description of the curricular philosophy as well as the curriculum’s structure. We include all necessary documents for implementing the curriculum here. This document also offers guidance for classroom implementation of the curricular interventions.

This manual introduces the Transculturation model for integrating intercultural competence into first-year writing courses. New instructors will find a description of the curricular philosophy as well as the curriculum’s structure. We include all necessary documents for implementing the curriculum here. This document also offers guidance for classroom implementation of the curricular interventions.

This collection contains models of this curriculum’s essential documents: syllabi and assignment sheets.

Sims, R., Banat, H., Lazarjani, P. P., Tran, P. M., Dilger, C. (2023). Sample materials: Transculturation in Introductory Composition. https://hubicl.org/publications/194/1

This document is designed to help writing programs and instructors adapt the Transculturation curriculum for online and hybrid delivery by offering a modular structure and guidance about hybrid approaches to instruction. This online delivery manual should be read in tandem with the Instructor Manual and Implementation Guide.

Rebekah Sims, Parva Panahi Lazarjani, Hadi Banat, Phuong M Tran, Bradley Dilger (2023). Online Course Delivery Plan: Transculturation in Introductory Composition. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/180/2

This document is designed to help writing programs and instructors adapt the Transculturation curriculum for online and hybrid delivery by offering a modular structure and guidance about hybrid approaches to instruction. This online delivery manual should be read in tandem with the Instructor Manual and Implementation Guide.

Rebekah Sims, Parva Panahi Lazarjani, Hadi Banat, Phuong M Tran, Bradley Dilger (2023). Online Course Delivery Plan: Transculturation in Introductory Composition. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/180/2

This collection contains models of this curriculum’s essential documents: syllabi and assignment sheets.

Sims, R., Banat, H., Lazarjani, P. P., Tran, P. M., Dilger, C. (2023). Sample materials: Transculturation in Introductory Composition. https://hubicl.org/publications/194/1

Dr. Shalyse Iseminger discusses the difference that identity makes in online versus face to face classes.

Shalyse I Iseminger (2023). Comparing the Effects of Social Identities: What the BEVI Tells Us About the Difference that Identity Makes in Online Versus Face-to-Face Classes. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/120/2

Dr. Shalyse Iseminger discusses the difference that identity makes in online versus face to face classes.

Shalyse I Iseminger (2023). Comparing the Effects of Social Identities: What the BEVI Tells Us About the Difference that Identity Makes in Online Versus Face-to-Face Classes. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/120/2

Dr. Tatjana Babic Williams and Dr. Annalisa Mosca discuss their move to creating asynchronous intercultural labs during the pandemic and an upcoming COIL project to fill in the gap left by a popular study abroad program in Italy.

Tatjana Babic Williams, Annalisa Mosca (2023). Embedding Intercultural Learning into World Languages: Italian at Purdue. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/117/2

Dr. Tatjana Babic Williams and Dr. Annalisa Mosca discuss their move to creating asynchronous intercultural labs during the pandemic and an upcoming COIL project to fill in the gap left by a popular study abroad program in Italy.

Tatjana Babic Williams, Annalisa Mosca (2023). Embedding Intercultural Learning into World Languages: Italian at Purdue. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/117/2

This webinar features a panel of Purdue students who describe the issues they face in and outside of the classroom that can affect their performance in their courses, both face-to-face and online.

Natasha L Harris (2023). Let's Talk About Color. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/118/2

Robert Cox discusses the evolution of his Technology and Global Society (TECH 330) course.

Robert Cox (2023). Embedding Intercultural Learning into the Purdue Polytechnic Institute Curriculum. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/115/2

In today’s ever-growing multicultural and complex environment, intercultural competence is of extreme importance to the hospitality and tourism field, which not only serves people from all over the world, but also employs a diverse group of people.

Jieyu Shi (2023). Intercultural Learning in Hospitality and Tourism students: Curriculum Design Perspectives | Seed Grant 2020. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/133/2

Elizabeth L Karcher, Paul Ebner (2023). Intercultural Competence in First-Year Animal Science Students | Seed Grant 2021. (Version 3.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/184/3

This research project is an exploratory study aimed at describing the career networks of undergraduate international students utilizing a mixed methods approach to social network analysis to better understand perceived career support.

Seungyoon Lee, Kelsey Patton, Siqing Wei, Subulola Ebunoluwa Jiboye (2023). A Social Network Approach to International Student Career Support | Seed Grant 2022. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/196/2

Flaherty, E. A., Day, C. C., Urbanek, R. E., Wood, D. M., D'acunto, L. E., Quinn, V. S., & Zollner, P. A. (2019). Mentored conference experiences support students' career exploration and professional development. Wildlife Society Bulletin.  DOI:  10.1002/wsb.1013

From the abstract: "Through a comprehensive literature review, five skills clusters were found as most often identified by employers as critical for success of new employees: 1) communication; 2) decision-making/problem-solving; 3) teamwork; 4) self-management; and 5) professionalism. We then created a survey-based instrument that measured essential skill development in undergraduates."

Wickenhauser, J.; Ebner, P.; Flaherty, E. A.; & Karcher, E. L. (2021). Essential Skill Questionnaire: A pilot study of a self-report measure to identify undergraduate level of essential job skills. NACTA Journal. 65:414-418. 

This project investigates international students' experiences in multicultural teams by mixed methods.

Siqing Wei, Li Tan, Matthew Ohland, Amirreza Mehrabi (2023). First-year Engineering Students' Multicultural Team Experiences | Seed Grant 2022. (Version 4.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/189/4

The primary aim of the project was to improve the cultural competency of graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology graduate clinical training program (MS-SLP) by strategically targeting knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to intercultural issues. The second aim was to measure the effectiveness of the program, with the goal of establishing a pedagogical model for other graduate programs to follow.

Chenell Loudermill, Jaime L Bauer Malandraki (2023). Assessing the Impact of Targeted Cultural Competence Training in a Cohort of MS-SLP Students | Seed Grant 2020. (Version 4.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/157/4

This study examines the effectiveness of six intercultural learning modules in enhancing students’ intercultural competency. In addition, it explores students’ attitudes toward the design of the learning modules from an instructional designer's perspective. The research participants included 15 students enrolled in a core learning design class. Students were required to complete the first two topics (i.e., Topics 1&2) and one additional topic of their choice listed below:

1. Topic 1: Understanding Accents Different from Your Own (UA)
2. Topic 2: Digging Deeper with Critical Reflection (CR)
3. Topic 3: Intercultural Collaboration
4. Topic 4: Teaming I: Communication
5. Topic 5: Teaming II: Self and Other Awareness
6. Topic 6: Teaming III: Productive Conflict

Students also completed their evaluations and reflections for each topic through a survey that included 25 Likert scale questions (1 = poor and 4 = exceptional) relevant to five categories (i.e., content quality, motivation, instructional design, cognitive, and intuitiveness) and five open-ended questions. Quantitative data analysis indicated that students’ learning experiences were positive. The average score of the 25 questions for the topics reviewed is around 3 or above. The open-ended question responses were analyzed using thematic analysis and R-Studio – Sentimental Analysis. The bing sentiment lexicons and nrc sentiment lexicons showed that students were positive toward the learning modules as well. Additionally, two themes evolved from the open-ended responses: 1) Students learned more about cultural differences and how to communicate in a team environment, and 2) Students are motivated to be more proactive in reaching out to people with different backgrounds, accents, etc.

Wanju Huang (2023). Enhancing Students' Intercultural Competence Through a Service-Learning Project | Seed Grant 2022. (Version 3.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/192/3

This study examines the effectiveness of six intercultural learning modules in enhancing students’ intercultural competency. In addition, it explores students’ attitudes toward the design of the learning modules from an instructional designer's perspective. The research participants included 15 students enrolled in a core learning design class. Students were required to complete the first two topics (i.e., Topics 1&2) and one additional topic of their choice listed below:

1. Topic 1: Understanding Accents Different from Your Own (UA)
2. Topic 2: Digging Deeper with Critical Reflection (CR)
3. Topic 3: Intercultural Collaboration
4. Topic 4: Teaming I: Communication
5. Topic 5: Teaming II: Self and Other Awareness
6. Topic 6: Teaming III: Productive Conflict

Students also completed their evaluations and reflections for each topic through a survey that included 25 Likert scale questions (1 = poor and 4 = exceptional) relevant to five categories (i.e., content quality, motivation, instructional design, cognitive, and intuitiveness) and five open-ended questions. Quantitative data analysis indicated that students’ learning experiences were positive. The average score of the 25 questions for the topics reviewed is around 3 or above. The open-ended question responses were analyzed using thematic analysis and R-Studio – Sentimental Analysis. The bing sentiment lexicons and nrc sentiment lexicons showed that students were positive toward the learning modules as well. Additionally, two themes evolved from the open-ended responses: 1) Students learned more about cultural differences and how to communicate in a team environment, and 2) Students are motivated to be more proactive in reaching out to people with different backgrounds, accents, etc.

Wanju Huang (2023). Enhancing Students' Intercultural Competence Through a Service-Learning Project | Seed Grant 2022. (Version 3.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/192/3

The theoretical and conceptual framing of Dr. Diatta-Holgate's research explores the intersection and integration of the diversity inclusivity framework, self-determination theory, Intercultural Development Continuum, The AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities) Intercultural Knowledge & Competence VALUE Rubric, and Culturally Responsive/Relevant Pedagogy/Teaching under the assumption that instructors' level of awareness, appreciation, inclusivity of, and respect for cultural diversity impacts the student learning environment.

Horane A. Diatta-Holgate (2023). Exploring the Associations Between University Instructors' Intercultural Orientations, Students' Experiences in the Classroom, and Educational Outcomes | Seed Grant 2017. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/195/2

In order to begin reaching this goal of student cultural literacy, the research team created an intercultural experience for Animal Sciences students that combined two high impact practices (study abroad and Learning Communities). Students participated in a 10-day summer program studying animal agriculture in northern Italy and then an on-campus course during the fall semester. This presentation discusses the methods and findings for student intercultural development and empathy assessment.

Elizabeth L Karcher, Jacey Wickenhauser (2023). Developing Student Empathy in Study Abroad Programming | Seed Grant 2019. (Version 2.0) https://hubicl.org/publications/106/2