Dr Atm S. Alam presented his innovative work at the "Curriculum Imagination: Decolonising Knowledge in Academic Practice" Lecture Series hosted by Birmingham City University and De Montfort University.
Alongside his esteemed colleague Dr Tippu Sheriff, Dr Alam emphasized the importance of diversifying the STEM curriculum, promoting inclusivity and broadening the horizons of higher education. A significant aspect of Dr Alam's presentation highlighted the inclusion of Xia Peisu, recognized as the "Mother of Computer Science in China," in two essential modules of the TNE (Transnational Education) programme: Cloud Computing and Image and Video Processing. By incorporating Xia Peisu's legacy into the curriculum, Dr. Alam aims to broaden students' understanding of global contributions to computing and inspire them by highlighting the significant achievements of Chinese scientists. The initiative also seeks to provide students with a more inclusive and diverse perspective on the history and evolution of technology.
Dr Alam's initiative is part of a larger effort to create an inclusive and innovative educational environment from the Inclusive Curriculum Scholarship Group (SWG) at EECS. It also aligns with the goals of the Centre for Academic Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CAISE) at the QMUL’s Faculty of Science and, which strives to diversify the curriculum and ensure that students from all backgrounds see themselves reflected in their studies.
Dr Alam would like to extend his gratitude to Prof Yue Chen for her invaluable advice and support in promoting this project. Prof Chen's guidance has played a key role in successfully incorporating Xia Peisu's legacy into the curriculum.