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EVENTS
 
Tomorrow: Creating Protected Areas to Save Tropical Ecosystems & Endangered Species: An Introduction to Rainforest Trust

by Karl Didier, Director of Science & Monitoring, Rainforest Trust

Nov 15, 2019 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | ISC3 Rm1221

Rainforest Trust is a US-based non-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting tropical ecosystems and the threatened biodiversity within them.  We do this through a very simple model:  supporting local organizations in the countries where we work to create private or public protected areas though land purchases, designations, or titling of community and indigenous lands.  Currently, we invest about $20 million per year in over 100 projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to a brief introduction to the organization, I will discuss how we find and prioritize projects and places to invest in, how we measure the impact and effectiveness of the projects we support, and some of the scientific challenges we face in doing so, all with the hope of identifying useful collaborative projects with the research community.

Learn more here.

 

GRI Fall Research Celebration 

Wednesday, November 20th | 6:00-8:00pm | Global Research Institute

We're celebrating all the work our student researchers have accomplished this semester. Save the date for next Wednesday, Nov 20th from 6-8pm to learn about student research projects, celebrate their progress, and enjoy free food with friends and community members! There will be opportunities to learn more about all that GRI has to offer and win free swag!
 





Meet Up: Intelligence Community with Special Guest Patricia Larson 

Monday, November 18
| 12-1:00pm | Cohen Career Center Presentation Room

The Cohen Career Center presents a meet up session with featured guest, Ms. Patricia Larsen, a 30-year veteran of the Intelligence Community, who now works for the Director of National Intelligence. She will share information about her career as well as knowledge of the 16+ agencies that comprise the intelligence community in the United States. Q&A with students also provided.

 

Realizing the Potential of Nanotechnology: Current Status and Future Directions

November 21, 2019 | 9:30am - 11:50am | Small Hall, Room 224

Join the Whole of Government Center of Excellence and Applied Science for a guest lecture by Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO).

Nanotechnology has been the focus of research and development efforts the world over for the past two decades. This presentation will highlight applications of nanotechnology that have already been realized as well areas of ongoing research. A brief overview of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) will be provided including the primary mechanisms for advancing research and technology in areas of national importance. Particular focus will be given to the opportunities to participate in and build communities of interest related to nanotechnology research and commercialization. A summary of the outreach activities of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office will also be presented with an emphasis on ways for faculty (and students!) to engage with the NNI. 



Become a Summer Fellow

Interested in gaining work experience over seas? With the support of the Robert and Susan Trice International Fellowship Endowment, the Global Research Institute provides international experiential learning opportunities to W&M students. Learn more about this opportunity and hear from past fellows at our interest meetings: 

Nov 15 @5pm at the Global Research Institute (427 Scotland Street, third floor)
Dec 2 @5pm at the Global Research Institute (427 Scotland Street, third floor)

 


 

Pitch Your Idea at the GRI Shark Tank competition 

Do you have an idea that might help us learn something new or make a difference in the world? Come pitch your idea at our Global Research Shark Tank to receive up to $25,000 in research funding. First round of applications due Friday, December 6. Applications are now live!  
 




 


COURSES
 
5G Security: Options & Risks: PUBP 391-03, 24394
(1 credit)


5th Generation (5G) cellular communications is the hottest topic in tech. With unprecedented wireless communication speeds, the potential productivity and economic gains have consumers, businesses, and governments enticed for the next chapter in technology innovation. What has dominated the press more than these opportunities, however, is the potential security risk inherent in 5G network expansion. Led by the U.S. Administration, governments across the globe have begun to look at the Chinese government and its local companies as an active threat that may use 5G networks, and underlying data, to spy on its adversaries and seek unfair economic advantages against its rivals.

This one credit course will explore the basics of 5G technology, the corresponding security risks, and various government approaches to risk mitigation during a series of 4 evening sessions with a remote policy expert, Trevor Rudolph, with group facilitation by David Trichler, Director of Programs at the W&M Global Research Institute. The course will culminate with student preparation of group 5G security policy papers, during an 5-hour in person session with the policy expert, in which student groups will present their papers for feedback and discussion.


International Development: Theory and Field Study in Ecuador and Washington DC (3 credits) 

Apply via Reves Center here.

This is a 3-credit spring course that includes a 1-week trip to Ecuador during spring break, as well as an optional trip to DC to meet with USAID and the World Bank. 

For those interested in...
Public Health Initiatives, Cultural Preservation, Economic Development, Leadership Training and the Environment
Knowing both the 10,000 foot theory and the on-the-ground reality
Working with local community organizations
Maximizing your time during spring break 
Receiving COLL 300 Credit

Taught by Professor David Trichler, Director of Programs and Outreach at W&M's Global Research Institute, the course will accompany local partners to better understand development theories in an academic setting, how these concepts might be practiced in the real world, and reflecting on some of the ethical choices and problems these situations present. No prior language / course requirements. 

 

OPPORTUNITIES


Calling all December Graduates

Are you graduating early? We'd like to celebrate your accomplishment! This year we're hoping to give our winter graduates something special. Fill out this form to indicate your winter graduation and you'll hear from us soon.

GRI Student Journalist Position Spring 2020

The Global Research Institute is looking for one journalist/writer for Spring 2020. Primary responsibilities will be to write articles about Institute individuals, projects, and research to then be featured in W&M News and other outlets. Hourly rate of $10 per hour, hours variable depending on editorial calendar.

Email Ana Suarez, Junior Program Manager at aisuarez@wm.edu with 1) resume, 2) brief cover letter, and 3) work sample. Label email subject as Lastname_Firstname_InternApp Work sample: please submit up to two pieces of journalistic or editorial based writing by Monday, November 25th. 


Job Opportunity for Alums: Fors Marsh Group

Fors Marsh Group is hiring an entry-level researcher. This role will focus on public policy evaluation and will work primarily on emergency preparedness projects with divisions within FEMA, with the potential to get involved in election projects.

It’s a fantastic company that’s committed to doing high-quality research. The team is smart and dedicated, and the company has a great culture and a good benefits package. Recent alums in the DC area are preferred. To apply or for more information visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1598513612/

GeoQuery Research Opportunity
(with potential to expand into a Global Research Shark Tank idea!)

AidData team members Seth Goodman and Mihir Prakash are working to expand the scope and potential for the AidData GeoQuery program. As part of this process, an opportunity to collaborate with the Tableau Foundation on developing a pilot visualization platform has emerged. 

They would like to get a team of students together, perhaps with a blend of background in computer science/data science/data visualization and public policy, to work with the Tableau Foundation on developing a visualization platform that helps policy makers view key indicators to make better decisions. 

They envision the pilot to take a few cases, for example - indicators in the health sector in Uganda and environment in Costa Rica, and build out a list of indicators, extract the data from GeoQuery, figure out what descriptors should go on the platform for easy interpretation, and identify best possible methods of visualizing each indicator. 

While doing this, students will get hands-on training from the experts at Tableau Foundation, access to their in-house knowledge pools, and opportunity to innovate in the space of making data more easily accessible to users. 

As students will be in the lead, this would also be a good fit for pitching in the Institute's Global Research Shark Tank competition (up to $25,000 in available funding). 

If interested, please submit a CV to David Trichler (dmtrichler@wm.edu) with the email subject line: GeoQuery Research Opportunity. 


W&M Student Research Assistant

W&M Raymond A. Mason School of Business is searching for 1-2 student research assistants (graduate or undergraduate) to help with the Defense Advanced Research Project. Expected start date is January 2020. Learn more about the position below: 
 
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, November 19 at 7pm to discuss careers in community organizing. All W&M students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before August 2020. RSVP to info session.

DART organizations unite congregations to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:  Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline, reining in predatory lending practices, expanding access to primary health and dental care, priortitizing funding for affordable housing and job training, fighting for immigrants rights, and police accountability. Positions start January 13th 2020.

DART organizations are largely made up of low and moderate income, minority and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds as well as fluent Spanish speakers, to apply.  To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact hannah@thedartcenter.org.

Georgetown Master's Program
 
Georgetown's two-year master's degree that is designed to prepare the next generation of development professionals to work with public sector agencies, private businesses, and non-profit organizations involved in international development.

We will be awarding scholarships based on the overall strength of the application with a deadline of January 15. There is a secondary application deadline of April 1 for applicants who do not want to be considered for scholarships. As GHD is a practitioner-focused program, competitive applicants should have at least one to two years of experience working in international development or a related field. All applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree prior to proposed enrollment.  


 


Peace Building in Colombia 
 
We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, hardworking, and keen to learn more about peace and conflict in Colombia. Candidates do not need prior knowledge of Colombian or Latin American politics, but should demonstrate an eagerness to engage in lively debate during the course tutorials and site visits.  The program is open to students from a range of arts, humanities and social science subjects, and is aimed particularly at those with an interest in conflict resolution and international relations in Latin America. Applicants must be enrolled on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree program for the academic year 2019/20.

Applications for the 2020 Peacebuilding in Colombia 5th Anniversary Scholarships are open until Friday 13 December 2019. Applicants must submit a scholarship application form, accompanying academic reference, and a general program application form by this date in order to apply for the funding. The final selection will be made by the Director of the Masters in Peacebuilding course at Universidad de Los Andes.

Red Tree Study will announce the scholarship recipients on or before Friday 24 January 2020. All applicants will be contacted via email to let them know the outcome of their application. Please email apps@redtreestudy.com to request an application.
 



Yelp job opportunity

Yelp is looking for a highly-motivated, ambitious and intelligent self-starter who can serve as a Public Policy Associate. More information here:  https://lnkd.in/eTGp3_y hashtag#onetribeonenetwork


E-Internship Opportunity 
GRI is seeking e-interns for the 2019-2020 academic year with:

TechSoup equips changemakers with transformative technology solutions and skills they need to improve lives globally and locally. 
https://www.techsoup.org 

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, G2 is seeking e-interns to conduct Open Source Intelligence research on a variety of topics. 
https://www.tradoc.army.mil/Organizations/G2-Intelligence/ 

Students do not need to be U.S. citizens for either of these positions. To apply, contact Dr. Kathryn H. Floyd at khfloyd@wm.edu. Admission is rolling. 
 

Alumni Summer Fellows Opportunity

Are you an alum? Would your organization be interested in hosting a Summer Fellow? Applications to host a fellow in 2020 are open for partner organizations and faculty mentors from October 1 to November 15, 2019. Please contact Assistant Director of Programs Rebecca Latourell with any questions.



James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program for Seniors & Recent Alums

What: The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 11-13 one-year paid fellowships. Fellows work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists, and government officials.

Who: Graduating Seniors and those who have graduated in the past academic year.

Selection Criteria: Applications are judged on the quality of the written essay, related academic study and/or work experience, grades, recommendations, and personal interviews.

Campus DeadlineThe deadline to apply is November 17. Follow the procedures outlined on our campus webpage.


Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship 

Nuclear security is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. The spread of nuclear weapons to unstable and hostile states, the risk of conflict between nuclear-armed nations, and the potential for terrorist groups to acquire nuclear arms all demand new thinking and creative policy solutions. The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship offers younger scholars studying nuclear security issues the opportunity to spend a period of twelve months at CFR’s offices in New York or Washington, DC, conducting policy-relevant research. While in residence full time at CFR, selected fellows will lead a project of their own design, conduct original research, and write at least one policy-relevant document. 

The fellowship is only open to postdoctoral fellows or junior faculty in a tenure-track position at a recognized university. Junior faculty at law schools or with a law degree as their terminal degree are also eligible. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens and possess a strong record of professional achievement. The program awards a stipend of $110,000 for junior faculty and $80,000 for postdoctoral fellows. 

2019-2020 Fellows: 
Jooeun Kim, Research Fellow, Asian Studies Program, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Joseph Torigian, Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University
 
Interested applicants should apply online by December 15, 2019. Questions should be directed to fellowships@cfr.org.


Scoville Fellowship

This highly selective six to nine month fellowship connects  young leaders with our partner institutions in Washington, DC that include leading think tanks and advocacy groups. Scoville Fellows receive a salary and benefits, learn about public policy, and expand their professional network through interactions with analysts, activists, current and former Scoville Fellows, and board members.
 
Scoville Fellows are supervised by senior-level staff members at the host institutions and may work on a range of issues including nuclear and conventional arms control and nonproliferation, conflict prevention and peace building, diplomacy, environmental security, and emerging technology threats. They contribute to their host organization's goals in a variety of ways including research, public education, advocacy, writing articles, blog posts, fact sheets, letters to the editor, op-eds, and/or reports. In addition, fellows often help organize talks and conferences and attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and congressional hearings.

Upcoming Application Deadlines
Fall 2020 Fellowship: January 6, 2020

To submit an announcement to the digest please contact Ana Suarez.
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