Day: February 8, 2017

SPEAKER: Hon. Bob Barr – Cyber Civil Liberties and the New Administration

Stephanie Jackson

Speaker Series in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy GT School of Public Policy Cyber Civil Liberties and the New Administration An Outsider’s Inside View Hon. Bob Barr Former Member of Congress and Libertarian Candidate for President Monday, February 13, 4:30-6pm School of Public Policy DM Smith Bldg., Room 105 (Lecture Hall) Bob Barr has been one of America’s most outspoken advocates of civil liberties. Barr has worked with both the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the American Conservative Union (ACU). Among his most visible work was fierce opposition…

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Diplomacy Lab Wonk Tank Competition

Stephanie Jackson

What is Wonk Tank? “Wonk Tank is a competition for university students across the United States to showcase their ability to be America’s next great “foreign policy wonk.” A wonk is an individual who has a keen interest in and aptitude for the details of public policy.  Like the hit television show Shark Tank, future “wonks” are invited to pitch policy proposals addressing a specific international problem or challenge requiring attention, a nuanced solution, and next steps to consider. Three finalists will be brought to Washington, D.C. to present their…

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Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership & International Cooperation

Stephanie Jackson

“Calling on all Georgia Tech students interested in international affairs and international business! The Hansen Summer Institute, based at the University of San Diego (USD) School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES), is a unique leadership experience and program in international cooperation. For three weeks in July 2017, five young American men and women will join with fifteen hand-picked students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife. Selected American students will receive a $1000.00 award, with roundtrip airfare from their home city.  Get paid to learn!  …

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