Upcoming Deadline: Carnegie Council Student Research Conference Call for Abstracts

This is a fresh reminder about the Carnegie Council’s third Student Research Conference. There are a limited number of presentation slots available. In order to select the presentations, all interested candidates should submit an abstract of no more than 500 words. The deadline to submit an abstract submission is next Thursday, Wednesday, March 30th.  This conference will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd from 12:00-2:30pm. Lunch will be served during a networking session, followed by presentations of original research by students from universities across the NYC metro area. Audience members will…

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International Relations Internship, Halifax International Security Forum

“Halifax International Security Forum is seeking an intern to work in its Washington, DC office. Halifax International Security Forum is a forum and a network for thoughtful and engaged decision-makers from governments, militaries, business, academia, and the media to work together to meet emerging threats in a changing world. Each year, Halifax International Security Forum hosts over 300 participants from 70 different countries for a three-day gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax International Security Forum is a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, DC. The internship will provide exposure to…

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Kei Koizumi – Science for Policy, and Policy for Science: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House

Kei Koizumi, Visiting Scholar at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will talk about science and technology for policy, stressing the importance of scientific and technological advice in policymaking, with real examples and lessons learned at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and thoughts on what a solid science-advice organization should look like. He will also discuss policy for science and technology and innovation, explaining the importance of a central organization at the highest level of government to formulate, implement, and coordinate STI policy,…

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US Field Volunteer Opportunity, GlobalGiving

About “GlobalGiving is the first and largest global crowdfunding community that connects nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country around the world. We make it possible for local organizations to access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more effective and make our world a better place. GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners address issues in education, health, women’s empowerment, microfinance, environmental sustainability and more. GlobalGiving’s Field team travels to meet, support, and review our nonprofit partners to ensure they’re getting the most out of their GlobalGiving experience. As…

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