NASA STEM Education Ambassador: Bangladeshi-born Academic Appointed
Bangladeshi-born academic Dr. Md Manjurul Ahsan, currently a research assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, has been selected as a NASA STEM Education Ambassador. This prestigious role involves joining a community dedicated to inspiring the next generation of explorers while advancing STEM education worldwide. Dr. Ahsan, with his background in Industrial and Production Engineering, brings valuable expertise to NASA’s efforts to engage students, educators, and communities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
As a STEM Education Ambassador, Dr. Ahsan will participate in initiatives that promote STEM literacy, encourage diversity in STEM fields, and support innovative educational programs. His selection highlights the growing contributions of Bangladeshi professionals in global science and technology arenas, inspiring youth from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue STEM careers. This milestone aligns with NASA’s broader mission to foster a diverse and skilled future workforce capable of tackling the challenges of space exploration and technological advancement.
Dr. Ahsan’s achievement symbolises the power of education and international collaboration in reaching new frontiers in STEM learning and outreach, while representing Bangladesh on a prestigious global platform.
