Anna Overgaard Markman

Anna Overgaard Markman is a Research Fellow at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning, affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. She is part of the Aalborg Centre for Problem-Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability and the Institute for Advanced Study in PBL. Her research focuses on student career development in STEM, problem-based learning (PBL), and engineering education, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. She supervises a PhD project on early career engineers' preparedness and collaborates on initiatives like proactive student well-being and mission-oriented innovation.

• Education: PhD Fellow at Aalborg University

Her research interests include career aspirations in STEM, digital practices in higher education, and the role of PBL in fostering academic and social well-being. Recent work explores student perceptions of career readiness and the impact of mission-driven innovation in engineering curricula. She actively participates in international conferences, including SEFI and IRSPBL, and has conducted visiting research at Swinburne University of Technology.

Anna's publications highlight trends in career development, digital education post-pandemic, and PBL efficacy. She leads projects on student proactiveness and collaborates with institutions globally. Media coverage includes discussions on climate anxiety affecting family planning.