Laura Engel

Laura Engel is a Professor of International Education and International Affairs at the George Washington University (GW) and co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair in International Education for Development. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007). Her research focuses on global education policy trends, particularly in federal systems, and global citizenship education. She has authored multiple books, including *Sociological Foundations of Education* (2022), and published widely in journals such as *Educational Researcher* and *Comparative Education Review*.

Her notable awards include the 2022 GW Morton A. Bender Teaching Award and the 2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar Award. She teaches courses like *Globalization, Citizenship and Education* and *Education for Global Sustainability*. Recent publications explore topics like inclusive internationalization in schools, cosmopolitan nationalism, and the role of subnational governments in education policy.

• Teaching: EDUC 6602, EDUC 6610, EDUC 6615, EDUC 6640, SEHD 8100
• Research Focus: Global citizenship education, federal policy dynamics, cross-national education studies
• Awards: 2022 Bender Teaching Award, 2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar

Laura’s work bridges policy sociology with global education trends, emphasizing equity and systemic reform. Her UNESCO affiliation highlights her commitment to international educational development.