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Project Updates<\/h1>\n

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The ALIGN Project is an active, multi-year research effort, and this page highlights key milestones as they unfold. Here you\u2019ll find updates on scale development, data collection, partnerships, resources, and major project outputs, including The Credential Hub. New updates will be added throughout the project, so we encourage you to check back regularly to follow our progress, learn about emerging findings, and explore opportunities to get involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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News<\/h2>\n

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Announcements<\/h3>\n

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Call for abstracts for special issue coming soon!<\/p>\n

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Publications<\/h3>\n

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New book: Mapping the STEM Microcredential Landscape (Edited volumes)<\/h4>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#3D4142″ text_font_size=”16px” link_text_color=”#3F1D93″ global_colors_info=”{}”]We are excited to announce the upcoming two-volume book series, Mapping the Landscape of STEM Microcredentials. Co-edited by Dr. Rob Moore and Dr. Kent Crippen , the series brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine how STEM microcredentials are shaping education and workforce development.<\/p>\n

The books will feature contributions from researchers, educators, and industry leaders across the globe. Topics include the design and implementation of microcredential frameworks, case studies from higher education and industry, technology innovations, workforce alignment, and future directions for scaling impact.<\/p>\n

This project reflects the collaborative spirit of the C3 Ecosystem by showcasing diverse perspectives and advancing the field\u2019s understanding of microcredentials. The volumes will be published by Springer in the Issues and Innovations in Instructional Technology series, publication expected early 2026.<\/p>\n

Pre-order is available at: Volume I<\/a> and Volume II<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Rob Moore, Ph.D.” image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/align\/files\/2025\/09\/RobMoore_Resized.png” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#3D4142″ header_font_size=”24px” body_text_color=”#3D4142″ position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#AD470C” position_font_size=”15px” body_link_font=”|||on|||||” body_link_text_color=”#3F1D93″ body_link_letter_spacing=”1px” border_radii_image=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Dr. Moore’s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dr. Crippen’s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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Presentation<\/h3>\n

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We will be presenting at the 2026 Digital Credential Summit<\/a> in Philadelphia, PA. Our sessions will include panels about the upcoming Mapping the STEM Microcredential Landscape edited volumes and the TrustEd Microcredential Framework. We will update this section once the schedule has been released!<\/p>\n

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Unlocking Success: Addressing Barriers to STEM Microcredentials in Higher Education<\/a><\/h4>\n

Tuesday, Oct 21st, AECT Presentation, Moore, Lee, and Crippen<\/em><\/p>\n

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Stay Updated<\/h3>\n

Follow our progress as we develop new tools, publish findings, and share resources with the community.<\/p>\n

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