The organization is a recognized international leader in transformation and innovation in Higher Education, specifically in engineering. The initiative was founded and created by Lueny Morell, a visionary in engineering education. Her tireless spirit and passion for improving university teaching continue to inspire numerous professionals worldwide.
Lueny Morell transformed InnovaHiEd into a space for global collaboration and connection, founded on human connection and excellence. Under the leadership of Dr. Eng. Uriel Cukierman and Dr. Eduardo Vendrell Vidal, InnovaHiEd Academy has continued its mission of generating transformation and
impact in university education, becoming a global academic leader.
Over the past decade, InnovaHiEd Academy has achieved significant milestones that have solidified its leadership:
- International Affiliation and Prestige: The continuous collaboration with the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) has enhanced the quality and impact of its programs and initiatives.
- Development of the International Engineering Educator Certification Program (Ing.Paed.IGIP): This is one of InnovaHiEd’s most outstanding and distinctive achievements. The program, developed with the endorsement of the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy (IGIP) and IFEES, allow educators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to access excellent professional training and obtain the prestigious IGIP International Certification, which establishes them as global experts in STEM pedagogy.
- Key Services for Educational Transformation: The academy provides professional training and consulting in curriculum alignment, teacher training, competency-based curriculum development, quality assurance, international accreditations, change management, and the integration of educational technologies. These services have been offered at dozens of institutions in several countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- Lueny Morell Award: The creation of this award honors the founder and distinguishes the best international initiatives in STEAM educational innovation in Higher Education, making it a worldwide benchmark.
- Global Events and Alliances: Active participation in international congresses and the creation of exchange networks for educators, researchers, and leaders in the education sector.
By celebrating its tenth anniversary, InnovaHiEd Academy honors Lueny Morell’s legacy and reaffirms its commitment to excellence, innovation, and the training of educators capable of leading the new challenges of higher education globally.
