Dr. Aparajita Jaiswal is an interdisciplinary STEM education researcher dedicated to advancing globally relevant teaching practices. With a Ph.D. from Purdue University, Dr. Jaiswal’s work focuses on integrating teamwork, empathy, and problem solving into STEM curricula to prepare students for leadership in diverse professional settings. Her research bridges engineering education, intercultural learning, and educational psychology, with particular interest in first-year STEM experiences, mentoring models, and the development of adaptive expertise. Dr. Jaiswal has published extensively in leading engineering education conferences such as ASEE, FIE and serves on editorial boards including Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. She leads innovative programs that combine research mentorship with experiential learning, fostering global competence among undergraduate and graduate students. Her expertise includes mixed-methods research, curriculum design, and the use of AI and simulations in education. Through collaborative projects, she supports faculty and educators in designing evidence-based learning environments that empower all students.