Carolina Cuesta-Hincapie: Fostering Human Skills in Higher Education

Cuesta-Hincapie earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and her M.S.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She also holds a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, and Innovation Management from Universidad de Antioquia in her native Colombia.

Describe your research and scholarly interests

My research explores the intersection between creativity and instructional design and how to design learning environments that foster creative thinking. I am also interested in creative self-efficacy and how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. I taught courses on entrepreneurship and innovation for seven years in Colombia, incorporating creativity-related pedagogical approaches to my teaching to support student learning and help develop their creativity. Additionally, I am working on developing intercultural creative thinking as an inclusive pedagogical approach.