The Forrest Research Foundation Distinguished Visitors Program is a prestigious initiative designed to foster a vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas by inviting eminent scholars and thought leaders from around the world to Western Australia. This program aims to enrich the academic and research landscape by facilitating impactful collaborations and dialogues between international experts and local scholars, students, and the broader community. Through a series of lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, the Distinguished Visitors Program not only enhances the intellectual milieu of the region but also contributes to the global exchange of innovative solutions to pressing challenges. By bridging geographical and disciplinary boundaries, the program embodies the spirit of discovery and innovation that lies at the heart of the Forrest Research Foundation’s mission.
Jonathan Zimmerman is Professor of History of Education and Berkowitz Professor in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. A former Peace Corps volunteer and high school teacher, Zimmerman is the author of Whose America? Culture Wars in the Public Schools and eight other books. He is also a frequent oped contributor to the Washington Post, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and other popular newspapers and magazines. Zimmerman previously taught for 20 years at New York University, where he received its Distinguished Teaching Award.
