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Fulbright sending Strunk to Colombia. July 28, 2017 Sydney Strunk ’17 will be headed to Colombia to serve as an English Teaching Assistant at the National University of Colombia in Bogota, Columbia, thanks to a Fulbright grant.

Fulbright sending Strunk to Colombia

She will also volunteer at a medical clinic in the area. Monsey native using Fulbright scholarship to bridge cultural gaps. W&J professor teaches courses at Prague University through Fulbright grant. *Jennifer Harding and her children pause for a photo while sight-seeing in Prague.

W&J professor teaches courses at Prague University through Fulbright grant

WASHINGTON PA (July 27, 2017) - In a classroom separated from Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) by thousands of miles and an entire ocean, associate professor of English Jennifer Harding, Ph.D., found students at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, seemed surprisingly familiar. “My students all spoke excellent English. I felt they were all on par with W&J students. That part felt very successful because it carried over from what I do here and what I’ve done here for a long time,” she said. UMass Amherst astronomer receives Fulbright Scholar Award for studies in South Africa.

AMHERST, Mass. - Theoretical astronomer Neal Katz at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a Fulbright Scholarship to collaborate with colleagues in South Africa to study, teach and help guide observations on a new radio telescope by performing computer simulation models that will advance understanding of galaxy formation.

UMass Amherst astronomer receives Fulbright Scholar Award for studies in South Africa

The Fulbright Scholar program, sponsored by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, was established in 1946 and emphasizes science diplomacy and international research collaborations between American researchers and their colleagues around the world. History Professor Patrick Miller returns from eventful Fulbright appointment. Antarctica by Way of the U.K. It may seem a roundabout way to study the Antarctic, but UC Santa Barbara geologist Alexander Simms will travel to the United Kingdom to do just that.

Antarctica by Way of the U.K.

Simms has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to conduct research and lecture at Durham University for 11 months starting this fall. He will work with others in Durham’s geography department to examine how the Antarctic ice sheet has responded in the past to climate change and will map ancient tsunami deposits in northern Scotland. Simms also will help teach a course on coastlines. “Studying the coastline of Scotland and northern England alongside my British colleagues will provide me with new perspectives that will help guide my future studies of the California coast,” said Simms, an associate professor in UCSB’s Department of Earth Science.

Cenergistic Energy Specialist for University of Kentucky Named Fulbright Scholar. DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy conservation leader Cenergistic today announced Specialist Zach Tyler of its University of Kentucky team was awarded a Fulbright Research Grant, a prestigious and highly-competitive opportunity.

Cenergistic Energy Specialist for University of Kentucky Named Fulbright Scholar

Tyler will study tree growth patterns in Brazil beginning February 2018. He first visited Brazil during a previous exchange program during his junior year at University of Kentucky. Tyler spent seven months studying energy policy, photo voltaic, language, reforestation and environmental issues. Global Fulbright Scholar honors awarded to OLLU professor - LaPrensa. The prestigious Fulbright U.S.

Global Fulbright Scholar honors awarded to OLLU professor - LaPrensa

Scholar Program has another recipient in Laurie Charles, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). The award allows Dr. Charles, who plans to study in Kosovo and Sri Lanka, to analyze how those countries are working to overcome mental health challenges and psychosocial service delivery to families after the war. Dr. Human Sciences Professor Wins Fulbright Grant to Work with Brazilian Foster Kids. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo It’s not unusual for academic faculty members to plan a few semesters ahead, but Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo, the C.R.

Human Sciences Professor Wins Fulbright Grant to Work with Brazilian Foster Kids

Hutcheson Endowed Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the Texas Tech University, has unusually big plans for next spring. 11 UW students receive Fulbright scholarships in 2017-18. Honors and awards | Research | UW and the community | UW Today blog July 24, 2017 Fifteen UW students received Fulbright awards or were named alternates for 2017-18.

11 UW students receive Fulbright scholarships in 2017-18

Top row (left to right): Abbagail Gomez, Alexandra Piunti, Benjamin Lee, Max Carey, Olivia Smith. Middle row (left to right): Matthew Van Duyn, Sofiya Idris, Michael Sims, Sopeck Nop, Joss Whittaker. Bottom row (left to right): Kevin Celustka, Connor Tsuchida, Christopher Diamond, Kylie Clay. US deputy chief lauds Fulbright alumni, BSU initiatives. UNITED States (US) Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Klecheski lauded the Fulbright alumni and Benguet State University in helping promote programs for the agri-fishery in the region.

US deputy chief lauds Fulbright alumni, BSU initiatives

“I convey my appreciation and support to both Fulbright alumni and Benguet State University (BSU) for their empowerment programs for the agri-fishery stakeholders in the Cordilleras,” Klecheski said in his short visit at BSU, La Trinidad, Benguet, recently. Klecheski joined the luncheon boodle fight with some 150 farmers and 38 Filipino Fulbright agricultural scientists during the break of simultaneous farming technology fora and research workshops. Writer of Tongan Rotuman heritage awarded Fulbright scholarship. Transcript DAVE EGGLETON - For me it's related to the recent death of my mother and thinking about my own heritage as a Polynesian and a Pacific writer and wanting to explore that more closely at this particular time and I thought it was a good time for me to get away from my other editorial and writing tasks, so this particular 3 month period, I'll spend in Hawaii.

Writer of Tongan Rotuman heritage awarded Fulbright scholarship

SARA VUI-TALITU - So you are of Rotuman, Tonga, Palagi descent, tell us a little bit about those connections. DE - My mother is part Rotuman. Poudre High School graduate gets Fulbright, plans career in sanitation. Fulbright scientists hold workshops for agri-fishery research. THE Fulbright Philippines Agriculture Alumni Association (FPAAA) conducted workshops for some 300 researchers from various universities and science institutions during its national conference and research festival at Benguet State University (BSU), La Trinidad, Benguet on July 19 to 22.

The FPAAA is a group of returning Filipino scientists, who obtained graduate degrees and advanced training in various fields of specialization in agriculture and fishery through the Fulbright scholarship in the United States. “As a strategic move, we wish to empower force multipliers for our small group, who had the benefit of immersion in state of the art science camps in the United States,” Dr. Danilda Hufana-Duran, FPAAA president said. Tongan-Rotuman awarded Fulbright residency. Christina Puzzolo, MA International Affairs ’17, Wins Fulbright Award. This fall, Christina Puzzolo, MA International Affairs ’17, will travel to the coastal Philippines to study seaweed farming, which is promoted as an “alternative livelihood strategy” that is economically secure and environmentally sustainable. Puzzolo will have the opportunity to work abroad after being named a winner of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, an initiative sponsored by the U.S.

Sasha Velour On Why Drag Is A 'Political And Historical Art Form' Sasha Velour won season nine of "RuPaul's Drag Race" on VH1 and Logo, and she's unique: Velour, the stage name of Sasha Steinberg, was a Fulbright scholar and has a master's degree, and takes an intellectual approach to drag. "The truth is I do take drag really seriously, and I think that there's kind of a place for that, to see it as this political and historical art form," Velour (@sasha_velour) tells Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson. On her intellectual approach to drag performance "The truth is I do take drag really seriously, and I think that there's kind of a place for that — to see it as this political and historical art form, and to want to continue pushing it in new directions.

And also honor the old directions as well. Recent grads hope to make life easier for refugees - News - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH. A small team of college students and recent graduates hope to help ease one of the biggest challenges facing newly resettled refugees in Columbus: limited transportation options. The group has been looking since early this year for ways to help newcomers to the United States feel more welcome and integrate more quickly into the community. Although they’ve chosen initially to tackle the problems new refugees and immigrants face in getting to and from work and other appointments, their ultimate goal is even bigger: “We want to empower refugees to see their value, despite their limited English skills and other struggles,” said Sruthi Rao, 23, of Chicago, who graduated from Kenyon College in 2016 with majors in economics and international studies.

Algae cultivation technique could advance biofuels. By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a way to grow algae more efficiently — in days instead of weeks — and make the algae more viable for several industries, including biofuels. Their work was reported in the journal Algal Research. Environmental benefits. Dr. Mark Edwards awarded Fulbright scholarship. Recent grads hope to make life easier for refugees - News - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH. IDBE alumna awarded Senior Fulbright Fellowship to Haiti. 30 Diaspora Fellows to Conduct Projects With Greek Universities. Science and Engineering Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarships. Recent Graduate Wins Fulbright to Study in Germany.

Beloved Glendale High history teacher Olivia Macaulay, 63, dies of cancer - Glendale News-Press. Name Dropping: Panetta announces Fulbright recipients. UT Professor Wraps Up Fulbright Experience in Manila. Wichitan teaches to change the world. Researcher Using Fulbright to Teach in Spain. UM Professor Wins Fulbright Scholar Award to Help Advance Education in Ukraine - UM News - University Of Montana.

Onalaska's Wopat gets global education. Rosalind Franklin University awarded NIH grant for research on neurological repair. In a time of war, investigative reporting in Ukraine is a tough sell - Columbia Journalism Review. International education program axed in House appropriations bill. UMPI Professor Kevin McCartney reflects on Fulbright Award. International Exchange Programs Receive Unprecedented Support.

Retired generals cite past comments from Mattis while opposing Trump’s proposed foreign aid cuts. Scholarship winner says never give up and you’ll succeed - Khmer Times. Fulbright-National Geographic digital storytellers to explore global issues. On a Fulbright to Armenia, a BC alumna will participate in the Transect project: Alumna to Use Fulbright Award to Study Refugee Reintegration in Canada. US teaching assistant programme open to Emiratis for first time. US Embassy awards scholarships to 4 Malawians: Lombola, Judge Mwale, Jean Kayira, Joyce Chivunga.

U.S. Embassy Awards Fulbright and Humphrey Grants to Four Malawians to Study in the United States. Caerphilly student secures USA scholarship award to study at the University of Michigan. Engaging Colombia's students may be key to long-term peace. The Playful, Feminist Sculptures of a Member of the Peruvian Avant-Garde. International exchanges advance US interests for the long term.

What does the Fulbright scholarship mean to you? Author's experiences in Norway enjoyable. ‘CCP will mean a Cultural Center of the People–not just for the perfumed set’ Can compassion lead to altruism? CSUF professor travels to India to find out – Orange County Register. 173 Pakistanis prepare to begin Fulbright studies, research in US - PakObserver.

A Deaf Fulbright Experience: Living Abroad in Italy and Fulbright Application Tips. Eastern University Eagles - Emily Cole Earns Fulbright to Ecuador. How One Former Refugee Uses His Story To Empower Change. Clarkson University: Professors from Clarkson University and Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Romania Establish Exchange Program. Machine learning technique offers insight into plasma behavior. 2017-18 Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytellers Announced – National Geographic Society (blogs) 6 UK students recognized by Fulbright program. 10 Clark Students Get Fulbright Scholarships - Worcester, MA Patch. ForeignAffairs.co.nz. New Orleans area Posse scholars and graduates are honored. Vassar College And New York Stage And Film’s Powerhouse Theater Training Program. Kirk Turner to lead new revitalization department.

Kutztown, Allentown School District team up to encourage low-income students to attend college. Alumna preps for Taiwan experience. Professor Serves as Ambassador for Fulbright Program in India. Trump and Brexit: a catastrophic North Atlantic alliance. Article_268ebf00-017f-5c40-955b-43411f00af60. Local News: Indiana State alumnus honored with Fulbright Award (7/11/17) 2017 · Connecticut College News. Fulbright donation leads to new entrepreneurship chair at Carleton University.

Education helps in fighting extremism - spectator.sme.sk. A year of ‘ambassadorship’ Texas Tech Researcher Named to World Media Research Committee. After helping others abroad, retired researcher helps fellow Mirador residents. Fulbright scholarships under threat from Trump cuts. The UAB Mix - From fists to fist bumps: UAB Fulbright Scholar practices peacemaking around the world.

TEDxFulbright kicks off in Australia's Capital - Fulbright. Donald Trump is cutting the Fulbright programme, but I won’t miss it. Fulbright Scholar shares his gratitude - Opinion - MyTownNEO - Kent, OH. New Milford graduate to participate in Fulbright program. The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies.

Russia calling, alum answering. IU East prof preps for Fulbright award semester in Belarus. Sasha Velour Examines Bonds Of Queer Family And Community In New Drag Magazine. Dedicated volunteer wins Fulbright to teach English in South Korea. Three UMass Boston Faculty Members Honored with Fulbright Awards - University of Massachusetts Boston. Morocco calls UI alumna. Op-ed: Cutting the Fulbright program is a huge foreign policy blunder - The Salt Lake Tribune. World-traveling alumnus earns prestigious Fulbright.

Fulbright scholarships for 2017-18 a reminder of program’s enduring significance. Trump can’t just tweet us out of problems with North Korea. UoW lecturer Investigating US prosperous indigenous groups. ‘Bright’ future ahead. Marshall student earns spot in Fulbright Summer Institute.