Noor Murteza

Noor Murteza is a Lecturer at The Ohio State University, specializing in Arabic Language Instruction, Pedagogy, and Curriculum Development. Her research focuses on the intersections of STEAM education, arts policy in the Middle East, and community-engaged research methods. She co-founded trace layer play, an arts-based research collective, and is a member of the university’s STEAM Factory.

Education:

• PhD in Arts Administration, Education and Policy
• MFA in Design Research and Development
• BA in Interior Architecture and Design

Research & Impact: Noor has secured over $30,000 in grants for a community-engaged education project and exhibition. Her work emphasizes participatory design and codesign methodologies, blending arts and community-driven initiatives. She is also a noted enthusiast of melancholic Arabic poetry.