166 Results Are Tagged With "United States"

Alumna Teaches Palestinian, Israeli Identity Through the Arts

Betsey Coleman documents and explores cultural identities through art on a website she created after her four-month Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching exchange in the Middle East during 2012 to promote understanding and empathy.

Exchange Alumni Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Three International Exchange Alumni members received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

Join Hands to Drive Ebola Out

2010 Hubert H. Humphrey alumnus Joe Bangura uses his status as a national radio personality to provide information and motivation to his wide audience in Sierra Leone to fight against the spread of Ebola. Joe's business and leadership experience combined with his entrepreneurial spirit also drives micro-finance ventures for several small- and medium-sized companies in his home country.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - Friday, May 1, 2015
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Master's Thesis Data Collection: The Impact of Study Abroad Programs on Student Development

I am a current graduate student conducting research on the impact of study abroad programs on student development, with the hopes of informing the IIE and Generation Study Abroad initiative with my results. The purpose of this project is to encourage IIE Exchange Alumni to participate in my data collection efforts in the form of an online survey.

Fulbright Alum Teaches Science with 21st Century Tools

Tom McFadden engages his middle school biology students with innovative approaches, incorporating videos, competitions, and even hip-hop music to help his students learn.

Training the Next Generation of Global Citizens

Since his participation in the Teachers for Global Classrooms program, Seth made it his mission to give his students in Illinois a global education to prepare them for an increasingly connected world.

Friday, November 7, 2014 - Friday, March 27, 2015
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Chinese Studies Program

The Chinese Studies Program is an initiative with the goal of extending language learning services to students from marginalized backgrounds. The purpose of the program is three-fold: 1) to provide critical assistance to the Chinese teacher at MLK Magnet school and the Chinese hall coordinator in Vanderbilt's McTyeire Hall, 2) address the challenges middle school, high school, and college students face when learning Chinese, and 3) train undergraduate and graduate students interested in the teaching and learning of Chinese.

Mandela Washington Fellow: Investing in the Environment

Mandela Washington Fellow from Zambia Clive Jifunte

Mandela Washington Fellow Clive Jifunte, a wildlife ecologist from Zambia, discusses how his fellowship will impact his career and future.

NSLI-Y Alumni Learn About Digital Networking and Career Development

Panel guests at the event included Assistant Secretary of State Evan Ryan who encouraged alumni to continue their language learning and consider a career with the Department of State.

Fulbright Alumna Promotes STEM Education for Girls at Clinton Global Initiative

Joy Buolamwini developed Code 4 Rights with the mission to ensure that every country in the world has accessible information about local services that support women’s rights and that women are given the opportunity to create beneficial technology.

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