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Announcement of 2018 NEREC Summer Fellows Program

GradAdvisorFebruary 13, 2018February 13, 2018Leave a comment

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Education & Research Center (NEREC) at KAIST was established to undertake education and research to foster international nuclear non-proliferation conducive to peaceful use of nuclear technology. As a major part of the Center’s annual activities, NEREC runs a “Summer Fellows Program” for undergraduate and graduate students.

The 2018 NEREC Summer Fellows Program, the 5th in its series, will be held as follows:

Graduate Fellows Program for Graduate Students
- Duration: July 8 to August 18, 2018 (6 weeks)
- Place: KAIST, Daejeon, ROK
- Activities: ‘Nuclear Risk Management’ Class, Group research, Field trips to Seoul, Gyeongju, and China and Japan, Participation and poster presentation at the NEREC Conference on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Korean cultural events
- Benefits: Lodging for 6 weeks and all costs related to field trips and Conference participation (approximately USD 6,000 per person)

In order to be considered for review, the application package below must be submitted by March 2 to Ms. Jeemin Ha at jeeminha326@kaist.ac.kr.

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November Spotlight on: Yang Zhao

GradAdvisorNovember 4, 2015Leave a comment

photo-YANG ZHAO Yang is a first-year student in the M.A. European and Eurasian Studies program. Her focus is Russia and Central Asian countries.

Yang will be interning at the World Bank’s Enabling the Business of Agriculture (EBA) project for Spring 2016. Yang will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective links with external partners from Russian-speaking countries, collecting data from specialists through questionnaires, and researching laws and regulations with primary data sources and publicly available information.Yang is passionate about applying research to better understand development issues and promote international cooperation in solving complex problems, such as ending poverty and rural development.

Prior to grad school, Yang worked as the executive assistant to Consul General of Kazakhstan in Shanghai from 2012 to 2014 and in the telecommunication industry in Moscow, Russia from 2010 to 2012. Yang graduated from Shanghai International Studies University in 2010 with bachelor’s degree in Russian and Russian literature. She also studied as an exchange student at Belgorod National Research University in Russia from 2008 to 2009.

Summer Spotlight on: Roman Torres 1

GradAdvisorJuly 7, 20151 Comment

Roman Torres is a first year student in the International Affairs program. His focus while at the Elliott School is international economics and data analysis, so Roman wanted a summer internship that would give him some practical experience working with data and economic issues in the real world. He found a perfect match with Planet Indonesia; a newly formed NGO based in the Indonesian part of West Borneo.

Planet Indonesia’s main goal is to help poor communities (especially those in areas with sensitive ecosystems) engage in productive economic activities that preserve natural habitats and cultural traditions. They do this by facilitating the creation of small joint-business groups in which people work together to develop skills, produce valuable goods, and successfully bring it to the market. Additionally, Planet Indonesia helps communities organize communal banks that are funded from the business groups’ sales, making credit accessible to populations outside the scope of mainstream financial institutions.

Planet Indonesia has asked Roman to assist in capacity training for the Indonesian staff. Particularly in areas like long-term strategies, monitoring and evaluation of programs, project management, and data analysis. Roman has held several workshops, introducing concepts and tools to help the

The small island village of Pulau Limbun (there are less than 100 households), where Roman is working on projects with Planet Indonesia.

Indonesian staff think about the organization’s mission, ways they can achieve their goals, how to measure their progress, identifying good indicators, generating and tracking data, and effective ways to communicate this information to donors and potential donors.

Roman plans to enter the field of international consultancy after graduation. His time with Planet Indonesia is giving him valuable experience working with a client from a completely different cultural background and with a different language, as well as to learning how to be effective while managing clients’ expectations. Roman hopes that the skills he nurtured during his internship at Planet Indonesia will make him a more competitive candidate in the job market later on.

He will also really miss Indonesian food! You can reach Roman with questions or comments at romantorres@gwu.edu

New Students: Meet the Fall 2015 Elliott School Orientation Leaders! 1

GradAdvisorMay 25, 20151 Comment

If you're a new graduate student joining the Elliott School this fall take a moment to get to know the Fall 2015 Elliott School Orientation Leaders. These current graduate students have been selected as ambassadors to their programs and will be present at Graduate Student Orientation to welcome you to the Elliott School.

Sheila Dollard is a second year master’s student in the Global Communication program at GW, concentrating in International Economics. A DMV native, she completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Spanish at the University of Maryland. Sheila has worked for the Department of State since 2011. She enjoys exploring the city, connecting with friends, and volunteering in her free time.

Nora Hassan is a student in the International Development Studies program. She currently works as a Fellow in the Office of Graduate Enrollment. Nora's academic interests are in WASH, the environment, and climate change. When she's not studying or working, she enjoys spending time outside- hiking, kayaking, at the beach, etc! She also loves being crafty in her free time. Nora welcomes all new students to the Elliott School and GW!

Michael Nair is a current graduate student in the M.A. Security Policy Studies program specializing in Transnational Security Issues and Non-State Actors. Before graduate school Michael was a congressional relations intern at the German Marshall Fund and an analyst intern at GardaWorld. He received his Bachelors in International Affairs from the Elliott School with a concentration in Conflict & Security. During his undergraduate studies, David was on the varsity squash team for three years and interned on the Hill for Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and loves to travel, try new foods, play/watch soccer and is an avid snowboarder.

DavidOkun_photo David Okun is a rising second year in the M.A. Latin American and Hemispheric Studies program and a Brazil Initiative Fellow, with specializations in Security and Economic Development. He serves as an associate editor on the GWU International Affairs Review and is active in the DC performing arts community. While at the Elliott School, he has interned at a democracy & human rights non-profit, the Organization of American States, and is currently at the State Department transitioning into a Pathways position. David is excited to welcome the Class of 2017 to Foggy Bottom!

Jan Schwarzenberg is a second-year Security Policy Studies student, focusing on Emerging Transnational Threats. Jan is currently a senior federal officer with the DoD. Combining his military and civilian government careers, Jan is working primarily in special operations, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency. He has lived, studied and worked in numerous countries.

Yuxuan Shen is a rising second year student in the M.A. International Trade and Investment Policy program with a concentration in

international business. She graduated from the Elliott School in 2013 with a B.A. in International Affairs. Currently, as a GWU Presidential Administrative Fellow, Yuxuan works in the GW Finance Division.

Lindsey Spanner is a student in the M.A. Global Communication focusing on International Development. Her main areas of interest are education, women's and gender issues, and humanitarian settings, specifically how communication can be used as a solution to problems in these areas. She currently tutors international students as part of the Elliott School's International Dialogue Program, and has interned at the American Red Cross, Institute of International Education, and the National Alliance to End Homelessness. She came to GWU directly after graduating from Ohio University in May 2014.

Alexa Stroh is pursuing a M.A. International Affairs with concentrations in U.S. foreign policy and global gender policy. She is from Arizona and received her bachelor's degree in international affairs from Northern Arizona University. She has studied abroad in Denmark, Egypt, Spain, and at sea. In addition, she interned in the consular section at U.S. Embassy Reykjavik in Iceland.

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Anne Wagner is a student in the M.A. International Affairs program with a concentration in Conflict Resolution. Anne's research interest is the Middle East, and she is currently on an Elliott Exchange with the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, where she is taking classes on Social Inequality, Middle East Studies, and Arabic language. Currently, Anne is working with a small NGO in Lebanon dealing with educational inequity, and last semester she interned on the Hill with her Congressman. Anne feels both opportunities have been incredibly valuable experiences. Feel free to reach out to Anne anytime or say hello when you get to DC in the Fall--she's happy to help!

DD Wu is a student in the M.A. Asian Studies program at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. Her research interests center around East Asian topics. She worked as an editor in an influential market-oriented daily newspaper in China before she came to the United States to pursue her master degree.

Orientation Leaders not featured above include:

Meghan Gable, M.A. International Development Studies

Timothy Jensen, M.A. Middle East Studies

Maya Sharma, M.A. International Science and Technology Policy

Lev Vladimirsky, M.A. European and Eurasian Studies

Spotlight on: Doug Strub

GradAdvisorJanuary 27, 2015Leave a comment

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Doug Strub is a second year M.A. candidate in the International Affairs program at the The George Washington University, where he is focusing his studies on East Asia and U.S.-China relations. He recently returned from spending seven months in China, during which he participated in an intensive language program during the summer and spent the fall semester at Fudan University in Shanghai studying the politics and economy of China. During his time in Shanghai he also worked at the China Economic Review as both an editorial intern and as a contributing author. This experience allowed him much greater insight into the finer details of China’s economy, as he was often researching and writing about topics such as abnormal fluctuations in highway freight, causes of regional variations in labor strikes, local consequences of unregulated industrialization, and domestic perceptions of economic trends such as foreign direct investment, financial liberalization, and expanding special economic zones.

As an undergraduate at California State University, Chico, Doug taught a United Nations simulation course and led the university’s Model United Nations team to earn the highest awards at both the regional conference in Seattle and the national conference in NYC. He was also president of the Students for Diplomatic Solutions club, a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and worked for two years as an Instructional Student Assistant. Prior to his return to higher education Doug spent five years in Los Angeles working as an audio engineer and Pro Tools editor, during which time he earned multiple gold records for his work on projects such as the Steve Miller Band, Justin Timberlake, and Godsmack.

Winter Study Abroad Program

GradAdvisorSeptember 26, 2013Leave a comment

Interested in studying abroad this winter? The School of Business offers select short term abroad programs to qualified graduate students. The deadline for the following programs is October 4.

GW School of Business candidates as well as qualified graduate applicants from the Elliott School will enjoy a unique learning experience through a faculty-led study abroad program to Dubai, UAE. [6 credits]

Russia : Behind the Scenes at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games Over the course of the program students meet with various 2014 Winter Olympic stakeholders from International Olympic Committee Members, sponsor executives, local organizing staff to media, volunteers, and athletes. In addition, students gain access to some of the Olympic Game's sport, media, and hospitality venues. [3 credits]

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Elliott School Graduate Student Featured in the Chosun Ilbo for Work in South Korea

GradAdvisorJune 19, 2013Leave a comment

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Alyssa Abraham in Korea

Elliott School graduate student, Alyssa Abraham, was recently featured in The Chosun Ilbo-- one of the most widely read newspapers in South Korea (think the New York Times of South Korea), for her internship at Cafe Grace. Cafe Grace employs North Korean refugee women who have difficulty finding jobs in South Korea. Alyssa teaches English to a North Korean refugee while helping out in other ways (like making coffee on occasion!).

Alyssa's efforts to help North Korean refugees extends beyond the walls of the cafe. She assists with tutoring an English class for North Korean children and attended a Peace Conference last week. Alyssa spends a lot of her time building relationships with the people she works with-- many of whom have been very supportive of her efforts.

You can find a translated summary of the article here: "Helping Serve Refugees" -The Chosun Ilbo

Open Hour Conversation with the Deans of Academic Programs from the Elliott School

GradAdvisorApril 1, 2013Leave a comment

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Associate Dean Mochizuki and Assistant Dean Stephenson would like to invite you to have an open conversation with them and share your opinions about your experience here at the Elliott School. This open hour conversation will be held on April 19 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Suite 401 conference room of 1957 E St and is open to all Elliott School Graduate students, so feel free to tell your friends!

Please click HERE to RSVP and let us know if you can attend as soon as possible, but by no later than April 12. The deans look forward to meeting with you!

Spotlight on: Kaylan Geiger 1

GradAdvisorApril 1, 20131 Comment

Kaylan Geiger is an M.A. candidate in the Middle East Studies program at The George Washington University. She was born in New Orleans, LA and obtained a B.A. in International Studies from the University of New Orleans. She has studied abroad at the American University in Cairo, the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and Birzeit University in the West Bank. Between 2007 and 2012, she traveled to Egypt, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories several times in order to study Arabic and gain an accurate understanding of the region. The focus of her studies has primarily been on the dissemination of information within society, particularly as the process relates to journalism.

Her M.A. capstone, co-written with Fraus Masri, focused on the status of press freedom in post-Mubarak Egypt and under the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. She has interned for the New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council and the World Affairs Institute, and worked at the Palestinian American Research Center from 2012-2013, which promotes doctoral and post-doctoral research in the field of Palestinian Studies. She currently works for Tadween Publishing, a subsidiary of the Arab Studies Institute at George Mason University, as a copy-editor and blog writer. Kaylan plans to move to Cairo in the next few months in order to begin her career as a freelance journalist.

Short-term Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

GradAdvisorMarch 11, 2013Leave a comment

We just posted information on a summer short-term abroad course that will explore three perspectives of modern business (corporate responsibility, entrepreneurship, international business and civil society) in a Latin American context. If this is of interest to you, check out the post for more information.