In July 2024, Associate Professor of Music Erik Johnson will co-present a paper at the 36th annual International Society of Music Education World Conference in Helsinki, Finland. The presentation, titled "Music Teacher Identity Over Time: The Impact of Musical Experiences and Teacher Philosophy,” is one of only eight papers accepted for the empirical research category worldwide. Johnson will present it with two other scholars from the U.S.

According to the society's website, "The 36th World Conference provides a platform that invites music educators and other stakeholders to ask novel questions, imagine ways forward, and create new partnerships for change. The conference will open avenues to explore a sphere of possibilities for pursuing and advocating for sustainability in and through music education." ismeworldconference.org