Dr. Pornpun Waitayangkoon
President
With over 40 years of experience in K-12 SMT and STEM Education, Pornpun has served as the President of the National Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) from 2010-2018 and as the first Director of the South East Asian Minister of Education Regional Office for STEM Education (SEAMEO STEM-ED) from 2019-2022. She has established partnerships with local and international universities, institutions, and private agencies, and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role as the first President of the IAFSW. Her commitment is to further the association's mission to empower K-12 schools to develop a more STEM-literate workforce by providing effective tools and support to design and implement comprehensive STEM teaching and learning experiences.