🌍 Three distinguished university instructors from Uzbekistan, Dr. Nozimjon Ataboyev, Dr. Bekzod Faziyev, and Mr. Bunyod Mamadaliyev, are currently pursuing research fellowships at Iowa State University as part of the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP).

Hosted by the Department of English, Department of Mathematics, and Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, the fellows are actively engaging in academic collaboration, joint research, and classroom observations, contributing their expertise and perspectives from Uzbekistan’s higher education context. They are also making use of the renowned W. Robert and Ellen Sorge Parks Library, a cornerstone of the Iowa State University campus, to explore modern scientific issues and access cutting-edge academic resources.

🤝 Through these professional and academic exchanges, the fellows are expanding their knowledge and skills while sharing their insights with U.S. faculty and students, strengthening mutual understanding and academic cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States. As part of their research stay, they also visited Des Moines, Iowa, and traveled to other U.S. states to watch Labor Day fireworks in Ohio, view Niagara Falls in New York, and explore Chicago, Illinois, gaining cultural and personal experiences.

The Faculty Enrichment Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by American Councils for International Education, supports the professional growth of higher education faculty by fostering international academic exchange and collaboration.

Stay tuned for more stories from Uzbek FEP fellows and their experiences at U.S. universities! 🇺🇸🇺🇿

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From October 15–27, Umid Rajabov traveled to the United States as part of the Central Asian Delegation on Local Legislators through the Open World Program, visiting Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee, Wisconsin to engage in events focused on governance, civic engagement, and community development.

In Milwaukee, the delegate connected with the Rotary Club, toured the library network, Harley-Davidson Museum, and the city’s environmental center, gaining insights into local politics, economic development, and sustainability practices.

The participant also observed budget discussions and the work of the Milwaukee Election Commission, attending meetings with active citizen participation. Meetings with Milwaukee Turners and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) offered deeper understanding of social projects, serving vulnerable populations, and environmental resource management.

🇺🇸🇺🇿 This experience highlights the impact of cross-cultural exchange, leadership development, and civic engagement, and the participant looks forward to applying these insights to benefit communities in Uzbekistan.

The Open World Program is funded by the U.S. Congress and administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership in cooperation with American Councils for International Education.

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