Maram Alaqra

Biography

Dr. Maram Alaqra has over 17 years of experience in education, spanning both higher education and K–12 settings. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Sharjah Education Academy. Dr. Alaqra has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at Texas A&M University and brings more than eight years of research expertise in STEM education. She has spoken widely on STEM education both internationally and across the United States. She has contributed to large-scale research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Alaqra’s research agenda emphasises culturally relevant teaching and learning, with a focus on designing culturally sensitive learning environments that enhance students’ STEM self-efficacy and engagement.