The connection between research and practice in international education is vital. Each year, NAFSA's Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC) honors an individual's contributions to the knowledge and practice of the field through the Innovative Research in International Education Award.

This event will feature a presentation from the 2023 award recipient, Melissa Whatley, PhD, focusing on lessons from her research about who engages in internationalized courses and study abroad opportunities at community colleges [see the November 2023 Trends & Insights article where she expands on these ideas.] TLS KC member leaders will also provide opportunities for large-group discussion about the impacts of research in the field and provide guidance about the process to apply for the 2024 TLS KC Award.

This event is open to scholar-practitioners and researchers of all levels. All are encouraged to come with questions and ideas.