This initiative strengthens binational faculty collaboration in research and teaching across the California–Baja California border region. It supports co-created academic experiences between Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty and partner institutions in Mexico, expanding transborder perspectives across disciplines. The initiative fosters multidisciplinary, applied projects focused on regional issues such as environmental challenges, quality of life, sustainable development, economic development, and cross-border planning. Outcomes include joint research projects, fieldwork, and project-based coursework. Binational partner universities in Baja California include:
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte
Centro de Investigación CientÃfica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur
Transborder Programs
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty members interested in developing a associated with a course should email [email protected]. If the program will be part of a class, we request notification at least 45 days prior to the start of the semester.
Faculty seeking to take students across the border for day trip(s) or field trip(s) not associated with a course, must complete this no less than 30 days prior to departure.
Faculty members interested in Transborder Engagement initiatives with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s institutional partners in the Baja peninsula should contact: Vinod Sasidharan, Ph.D. Director, Transborder and Regional Faculty Engagement International Affairs Email: [email protected]
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Transborder Lunch & Learn
Are you interested in developing transborder courses or research connections? Join us for the annual International Affairs Transborder Lunch & Learn to hear from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty and colleagues from Baja California engaged in transborder initiatives. This event offers an opportunity to ask questions, exchange insights, and brainstorm ideas for future collaboration. Presentations will highlight faculty research and teaching efforts while offering guidance and recommendations for building transborder partnerships.
Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so click the link above to RSVP.
