Ulrika Sultan

About Ulrika Sultan

Teaching

I primarily teach technology to students in the preschool teacher education program, the primary teacher education program (Years F–3 and 4–6), and sustainable development for engineering students (Industrial Economics and Computer Science).

I supervise and assess student projects in areas such as:

• Didactics of science and technology
• Mathematics didactics
• KPU (Complementary Pedagogical Education in Biology and Chemistry)
• Subject teacher program (biology)

I am responsible for the following courses:

• Preschool Education IIIa
• Preschool Education IIIb
• Practical Science and Technology, Years 4–6 (Course Technology)
• Practical Science and Technology, Years 4–6, commissioned course (technology)
• Preschool Education IX, advanced level
• Technology for Teachers
• Sustainable Development for Engineers

I have also taught and held course responsibility in technology at both lower and upper secondary levels (Years 7–9 and gymnasium) in teacher education programs at Linköping and Gothenburg universities. There, I supervised student projects in technology didactics, with a focus on programming, digital learning games, gender, and identity.

Research

My research focuses on technology didactics and girls' interest in technology and STEM. My doctoral thesis, "In whose eyes am I technical?: Exploring the ‘problem’ of the (non)technical girl", reveals that the perception of girls’ lack of interest in technology is often strong and unfounded, influencing their self-image and participation in technical subjects.

I am a member of the STEAM research group (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at Örebro University and collaborate internationally with "Emotions in Engineering Education". Additionally, I author educational materials for teacher education, pupils, and active teachers.

Collaborations and Engagements (in selection)

- Member of the Teacher Education Council (LUR) at Örebro University
- Member of the Primary Teacher Programme Council at Örebro University
- Subject representative for technology at Örebro University
- University representative at the Centre for Technology in Schools (CETIS)
- Advisory Board member for Womenengineer, a foundation promoting gender equality in engineering education
- Ambassador for #1MillionGirlsInSTEM, a UN initiative to increase girls' interest in STEM careers, in partnership with UNESCO
- Collaboration with industry and education to enhance inclusion and diversity
- Co-founder of the Vera concept, offering girls in Years 4–6 the opportunity to experience the engineering profession through collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment and other companies.

Previous Engagements (in selection)

- Collaboration with museums, Swedish Radio and Television
- Former advisory board member for Women in Technology in Nigeria
- Board member of Mattecentrum, an independent non-profit association that empowers young people with mathematical confidence

Awards

- Recipient of the 2023 Tech Builder and Innovation Award from Women in Technology in Nigeria
- Nominated for Plan International's Girl Award 2024 for my thesis work
- Nominated for the #AddHer Awards, Role Model category, 2024, for my research and science communication