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ESD 2024 Conference

Dr. Golge Seferoglu with Vice President Wei Min and Faculty of Education Dean Lijie Lv
Dr. Golge Seferoglu with Vice President Wei Min and Faculty of Education Dean Lijie Lv

 

WCOE organized the International Conference on Educational Transformation under the Idea of Sustainable Development in collaboration with and hosted by Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China, on October 19-20, 2024.

Successful International Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

In October 2024, we had the honor of organizing the International Conference on Education for Sustainable Development in collaboration with Northeast Normal University in China. The conference proved to be a resounding success in every aspect, contributing significantly to the advancement of our University's strategic goal of internationalization.

As President Morales highlighted in his opening speech during the August 2024 Convocation, this international collaboration exemplified our commitment to fostering global partnerships in education. The event was not only a platform for exchanging cutting-edge research but also an opportunity for deepening ties with a key academic institution.

Over the course of two days, the conference featured presentations and plenary speeches from a diverse range of academic fields, each sharing valuable research findings with substantial implications for both practice and policy on a local and global scale. The academic exchange was stimulating, enriching, and of immense value to all participants.

Dr. Golge Seferoglu and Dr. Lasisi Ajayi had the privilege of presenting plenary speeches, followed by a 3-hour workshop with international students from Northeast Normal University. Their sessions were warmly received, and the engagement and enthusiasm from the students were truly inspiring.

In addition to the academic proceedings, they also had the opportunity to meet with various Deans and department chairs from Northeast Normal University to discuss potential future collaborations. We are optimistic that these discussions will lead to a wide range of productive academic activities and partnerships between our two institutions in the near future.

This conference marks a significant milestone in CSUSB's commitment to international collaboration and sustainable development in education. We look forward to continuing this fruitful partnership and exploring new opportunities for joint research, learning, and innovation.

Conference Theme:

Integrating Education for Sustainable Development into Higher Education Curricula and Pedagogies

Dr. Lasisi Ajayi
Dr. Lasisi Ajayi

 

Conference Audience
Conference Audience

 

Dr. Golge Seferoglu
Dr. Golge Seferoglu

 

Dr. Seferoglu and Dr. Ajayi
Dr. Seferoglu and Dr. Ajayi

 

Conference Presenters
Conference Presenters

 

Dr. Seferoglu Presenting
Dr. Seferoglu Presenting

 

Watson College of Education

Organizing Committee
  • Zhong Gen Yu - Professor, Beijing Language & Culture University, China.
  • Golge Seferoglu – Professor & Program Coordinator, TESOL, Watson College of Education, CSUSB, U.S.A.
  • Jin Zhang – Professor, Northeast Normal University, China  
  • Viktor Wang – Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Career Technical Education, Watson College of Education, CSUSB, U.S.A.  
  • Echo Zhang – Professor, Qingdao Harbor Career & Technical University, China.
  • Lasisi Ajayi – Professor & Chair, Teacher Education & Foundations Department, Watson College of Education, CSUSB.
Keynote Speakers
  • Dr. Viktor Wang – California State University, San Bernardino
  • Dr. Rong Chen – California State University, San Bernardino
  • From Northeast Normal University
  • From Northeast Normal University
  • From Northeast Normal University

 

 

 

 

Side Attractions

Northeast Normal University

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PDMma75-Kck?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0">Watch Northeast Normal University YouTube Video</a>

 

Tian Chi Lake

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mjr2wG-As0Y?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0">Watch Tian Chi Lake YouTube Video</a>

 

The Great Wall of China

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BUFLNJBj-KY?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0">Watch The Great Wall of China YouTube Video</a>

 

Terracotta Soldiers

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_rbvNhWE_uo?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0">Watch Terracotta Soldiers YouTube Video</a>

 

Dalian

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OoqEaBHAvZA?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0">Watch Dalian YouTube Video</a>

 

China’s Mega Bridges 

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CcoU5anb9BI?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0">Watch China’s Mega Bridges Shocked American President YouTube Video</a>