Fulbright Sessions
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs offers U.S. faculty, administrators, and professionals grants to lecture, and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields, or to participate in seminars.
This two-part series will feature information about the Fulbright process as well as personal insights and experiences from faculty who participated in the program. All sessions will be live via Zoom and video-recorded for archival purposes.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 noon – 1 p.m. |
Professor of Public Administration, University of Texas at San Antonio |
Fulbright Scholar Award: Is Now Your Time? Learn about the Fulbright award from a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador. Dr. Maria Veronica Elias, Professor of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio, will share details about the application process and program logistics as well as forming lasting research collaborations while abroad and the benefits of participating in a Western Hemisphere Program. |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 noon – 1 p.m. |
The Hidden Gems of the Fulbright Programs: Lessons from the field with Dr. Karen Barton Dr. Karen Barton (University of Northern Colorado) is a geographer, explorer, and storyteller who has received nine Fulbright Awards which have taken her and her students all over the world. In this session, she will share her insights into the Fulbright process from application through to award and project completion, as well as highlight some underexplored resources available through Fulbright. This session is suitable for faculty from all disciplines. |
Zoom
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Monday, October 30, 2023 noon - 1 p.m. |
Brent Allison Trina Bryant, Executive Director, Eastern Nazarene College Paul Carrington, Managing Director, University of Washington Christine Farias, Associate Professor, City University of New York Cerian Gibbes, Associate Professor, University of Colorado John Givens, Associate Professor, Spelman College Chevelle Hall, Associate Professor, Virginia State University Mao Lin, Associate Professor, Georgia Southern University Ray Mikell, Assistant Professor, Jackson State University Carol Schmid, Professor, Guilford Technical Community College Ying-Chiao Tsao, Associate Professor, California State University |
Teaching About Taiwan: Fulbrighters Sharing Their Stories In the summer of 2023, 16 faculty from across the United States representing a broad array of disciplines participated in a Fulbright-Hays seminar in Taiwan. They toured the island and participated in many cultural exchanges while learning about Taiwan's politics, economics, social issues, educational system, and biodiversity. In this session, some of these faculty will discuss their experiences and how those affected their teaching. The session will include breakout rooms for economics, education, political science, and other fields to allow for more focused discussions. |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 |
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Your Future as a Fulbright Scholar Join Dr. Guenet Abraham, Visual Artist, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to learn about her experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Ethiopia. As a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador she can assist with application details and share personal considerations like taking your family, finding accommodation, and finances while on the Fulbright. |
Zoom |