Dear IPS students, faculty, staff, and members of the Carnegie Mellon community,
This past week was a big one for IPS. US News and World Report ranked Carnegie Mellon University eleventh in the category of internships and co-ops; our Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program (CMU/WSP) and Friedman Fellowships program are a significant part of CMU's success in that area. We also launched the online version of our Center for International Relations and Politics Journal, which will allow for timely, relevant work by faculty, fellows, and national thought leaders.
Postdoctoral Fellow Madison Schramm had an article accepted into Political Science Quarterly. Cristina Pullen, a senior with International Relations and Politics as her secondary major, was named an Andrew Carnegie Society Scholar. And Audrey Pederson, a junior IRP major and member of the Carnegie Mellon softball team who is participating in the CMU/WSP this semester, published another dispatch from Washington, DC, reflecting on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
In this week's newsletter, we also offer the latest events -- including a talk with Ambassador Richard Grenell and Stuart Milk, Founder and President of the Harvey Milk Foundation, about their efforts to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide -- and student opportunities, and continue to seek submissions from alumni: your latest accomplishments, career moves, or continued education. If you'd like to get in touch, please email me here.
Sincerely,
Bill Brink
IPS Communications Specialist
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IPS launches online CIRP Journal
In addition to the print version, the CIRP Journal now has an online element, where we are publishing policy-relevant, blog-style short essays from Carnegie Mellon faculty, fellows, and national thought leaders on a rolling basis. We hope that a streamlined review process and relatively rapid publication will enable faculty to engage in timely public discourse and policy debate, and inform readers in the Carnegie Mellon community and beyond about current events.
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CMU Climbs to No. 11 in US News and World Report Internship/Co-op Rankings
The Institute for Politics and Strategy, with its Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program (CMU/WSP) and Friedman Fellowship program, contributes to CMU's success in this department.
US News asked college presidents, chief academic officers, deans of students, and deans of admissions from more than 1,500 schools to nominate up to fifteen schools that they felt offered exceptional internship programs. The publication ranked institutions that received ten or more nominations.
Read more about the rankings and the programs.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. EDT on Zoom.
This talk examines some of the ways in which the Islamic State has used the online space in the past, how it has navigated different platforms, and the challenges it has faced since the peak of its activity in 2013. Based on interviews with ISIS supporters and fighters, and based on an extensive archive of Telegram data going back to 2015, this talk tries to take stock of where we have been, and the challenges the group faces going forward in the online space.
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Friday, October 2, 2020
12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. EDT on Zoom
Join Ambassador Grenell and Mr. Milk, Founder and President of the Harvey Milk Foundation, on Zoom as they discuss their work on the global decriminalization of homosexuality.
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Cristina Pullen named Andrew Carnegie Scholar
Cristina Pullen, an IRP secondary major and member of the Spring 2020 CMU/WSP cohort, was named an Andrew Carnegie Scholar, an award bestowed upon undergraduate students who combine high academic standards with extracurricular activities, such as volunteering, playing sports, taking on leadership roles and participating in student organizations and the arts. They are selected each year by their deans and department heads to represent their class in service and leadership.
Read more about Cristina's numerous contributions to the Carnegie Mellon community.
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Audrey Pederson writes about her experience in Washington, DC
"Coming to Washington during election season was already going to be (and has been) a very emotional experience. I knew it was going to push me out of my comfort zone and encourage me to be thoughtful of the world around me. What I, or anyone here, did not realize is that it could escalate so drastically and so quickly."
Read more from Audrey, a junior on the CMU softball team, an IRP major, and a member of the Fall 2020 CMU/WSP cohort.
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Professional and Academic Opportunities
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Apply now to the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program!
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Applications are now being accepted for the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program (CMU/WSP) for Spring 2021!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a preferred due date of October 1, 2020. You can apply here.
Please contact Emily Half for an individual appointment to discuss the program.
Undergraduates from any course of study are invited to apply. In this semester-long program, students live, intern, and study in Washington, DC, coming into direct contact with political, business, and community leaders and learning about the most pressing policy issues of the day.
Students earn forty-eight units for the CMU/WSP, while interning twenty-five hours per week in any sector or field of interest within Washington, DC, and taking CMU classes. The Institute for Politics and Strategy sponsors events and forums for students to enhance their understanding of Washington as a hub of national and international policy-making.
For more information about CMU/WSP, check out the website here. You can also hear what some alumni liked best about the program here, or see how it helped others achieve their career goals here.
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Join the Carnegie Mellon chapter of The Triple Helix!
Carnegie Mellon has a new chapter of The Triple Helix, an undergraduate organization that publishes a semesterly journal related to science, law, technology, and society. The club aims to improve discourse about the impact of science and technology on public policy in our communities by maintaining a social-media presence and posting topical blogs.
The CMU chapter seeks writers, editors, and a social media specialist. Please contact Sammel Abodo if you are interested!
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Participate in the Alexander Hamilton Society Reading Series
The Alexander Hamilton Society has been looking for various ways to engage students throughout the semester. We will be hosting a semester reading series in which students can debate over the enduring ideas and urgent issues of world politics. We have selected The Kill Chain by Christian Brose for our weekly discussion, over the course of seven weeks, and are actively seeking interested students to join.
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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans (An immigrant born abroad or the US-born child of immigrants – both parents)
SOROS seeks applicants who have had significant leadership experience, have a strong academic and service track record, and who are planning careers that will have a big impact.
Please be sure to read about the scholarship and the winners to get a sense of what they are looking for and to make sure that you are qualified: www.pdsoros.org under “Meet the Fellows."
DESCRIPTION
Up to $90,000 for graduate education
Thirty Scholars chosen each year
Open to all majors and professional schools
An immigrant born abroad or the US-born child of immigrants (both parents)
Not yet 31 years old at the time of application
Planning to attend, or continuing graduate education in 2020-21
Zoom Q&A Session on Thursday, OCTOBER 1, 4:00-4:45 pm EST
Meeting ID: 973 2088 3438 Passcode: 806857
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Work the polls on election day with the Poll Hero Project
The Poll Hero Project is a nonprofit organization founded by students at Princeton University who care deeply about democracy and nonpartisanship. The project is recruiting thousands of college and high-school-aged students to sign up to be paid poll workers for this November’s election.
Due to COVID-19 there is a huge shortage, which is leading to voting sites being shut down. It is our goal to address this shortage. Our organization is committed to connecting anyone with an interest in becoming a poll worker to their local election officials, facilitating the often confusing process. In just two months the project has recruited over 21,000 student poll workers and hopes to have many more
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Study, Research, and Custom Programs Abroad information sessions
SRAS has been a leader in innovative study abroad programming for over twenty years. We work closely with local institutions to integrate cultural programming and experiential learning with a strong educational base.
We will look broadly at incorporating study and other opportunities abroad into your education, with a focus on the Eurasian expanse and SRAS locations between Berlin and Vladivostok, and on topics including security studies, peace and conflict, diplomacy, foreign policy, terrorism, and more.
October 3, 12-1pm EST
October 8, 8-9pm EST
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Become a Back to Blue Campus Ambassador
The Back to Blue Coordinated Campaign is excited to launch our official volunteer student program: Campus Ambassadors. This is a great opportunity for students who are civically and politically minded to get involved with the Pennsylvania Democratic Coordinated Campaign, which represents every Democrat in the state from Joe Biden down the ballot. This experience will teach Ambassadors the fundamentals of electoral organizing from phone-banking and relational organizing to event management and voter education. In a time of uncertainty, Campus Ambassadors will be educating their peers on how to vote in the pandemic and turn them out to flip Pennsylvania Back to Blue. Alumni of the Campus Ambassadors program will have the experience and skills necessary to join any organizing endeavor whether it be helping one of their favorite candidates win or organizing to aid vulnerable populations. This position requires a dedication of twelve hours a week. No previous experience is necessary.
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Apply for an internship with Public Citizen
Our nation is quickly approaching a historically significant election and we face major challenges to voting during COVID. We are looking for interns to work with us in key states to help ensure that our elections function effectively this year.
Here are some of the activities we will be working to do in key states:
Work with broad coalitions to help recruit poll workers, as elderly populations who usually fill this role are often not signing up for these positions due to COVID concerns.
Recruit election monitors to ensure that elections are functioning correctly and within the law on Election Day - that no-one is denied their freedom to vote.
Ensure that voters are able to vote by mail or in-person as they see fit, that they receive ballots on time if they are voting by mail, and are correctly registered to vote and send in their ballot without errors.
Help voters understand their options for voting.
Work to ensure that in-person voting options are safe.
Help eligible voters, including students, register to vote given obstacles to traditional voter registration programs due to COVID.
Responsibilities:
You’ll be working closely with our campaign organizers and state-based organizations to build the campaign and help make it happen. Your work could include:
Conduct social media and online outreach to build campaign visibility and assisting with press outreach and events;
Work with activists on and off campus, to get them involved in recruiting poll workers, educating voters and engaging key officials;
Reach out to potential partner organizations to gain their endorsement and support;
Research and write Op Eds, Letters to the Editor and other sample materials.
Work at least 12 hours/ week this fall.
This is your chance to truly play an active role in making an impact in our nation’s history.
To Apply:
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, internships will be remote. This is an unpaid internship (course credit can be arranged).
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible with a deadline of Tuesday, September 22. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color and LBGT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Join Carnegie Mellon's third annual INTERSECT@CMU conference
The 2020 INTERSECT@CMU Virtual Conference Series gathers expert speakers from within CMU and beyond to explore the long-term global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on four foundational elements of society: health, sustainability, the economy and education.
Education Keynote and Panel Discussion
October 2 at 1 p.m. ET
Student-Led Programming and Future-Thon
September 10-13
Heinz College Virtual Federal Government Week
Join the American Enterprise Institute's 2020 Weekend Honors Program
The American Enterprise Institute Academic Programs department is now accepting nominations for our 2020 Weekend Honors Program.
This year’s Weekend Honors Program — to be held virtually on October 23 and 24 — is titled Four Debates Shaping Education Reform and will gather sixteen to twenty undergraduates from a variety of schools, academic backgrounds, and viewpoints for a series of seminars led by AEI’s Frederick M. Hess.
Together, Dr. Hess and the students will explore four major questions shaping education reform today: How do we pay teachers? How should we think about the promise of school choice? How do we make sure that our colleges and universities are places of free inquiry? How do we ensure that higher education is about expanding opportunity?
Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Annual Conference: Understanding the Regions: Politics, Identity, and History of the Middle East and Africa
November 18 - 20, 2020
Virtual Format
This year's Keynote speech will be delivered by acclaimed, veteran Turkish journalist Burak Bekdil. His presentation is titled: "Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman Irredentism: How Serious A Military Challenge?"
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Understanding US-Korea Relations Today
The Stimson Center and Stimson’s 38 North program, working with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, presents a dialogue to discuss the importance of the US commitment to the Korean Peninsula. Speakers include: (Ret.) Walter Sharp, former Commander, US Forces Korea (2008-2011) and former President of the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), Jenny Town, Stimson Fellow & Deputy Director of Stimson’s 38 North, and moderated by Clint Work, Stimson Fellow & Security for a New Century and 38 North.
This event is free and open to all! Register here.
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Attend a virtual conference on connections and networking
High-Quality Connections: Developmental Networks - Science & Practice
Monday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd, 2020 | Albuquerque, NM | All sessions in Mountain Time
Registration fees include a one-year membership to the Mentoring Institute
The Mentoring Institute's Annual Conference aims to host a broad constituency, including divisions of higher education, academic researchers, educators, community leaders, administrators, non-profit partners, government agencies, and other professionals. Register here.
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Center for Strategic and International Studies Executive Education:
"The Future of Missile Defense"
Join top think-tank scholars, senior military and Pentagon experts, and experienced policymakers for an in-depth look at the cutting-edge technologies, guiding principles, and future trends shaping today’s missile defense strategy. From tabletop exercises to guest lectures, The Future of Missile Defense provides a hands-on, interactive introduction to the most important challenges and opportunities facing industry leaders, national security officials, and global decision-makers.
Course Dates: October 19-22, 2020
Registration Deadline: October 5, 2020
Tuition: $3,000
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"The current President of the United States and the current Senate of the United States have a responsibility to fill the position. It's been done before." IPS Director and Taube Professor Kiron Skinner joined Fox Business to discuss the vacancy on the Supreme Court as the election looms.
IPS Research Fellow Abby Schachter spoke with PBS39 in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, about a recent court ruling on mail-in ballots.
“We just won’t know until they start floating names, until they test their arguments. There’s no guaranteed outcome, but it means that more strategizing on both sides needs to happen right away.” IPS Director and Taube Professor Kiron Skinner spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the political battle underway after the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg created a vacancy on the high court.
IPS Senior Fellow Richard Grenell, a survivor of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, wrote about the settlement efforts between Monsanto, Bayer, and thousands of US lawsuits, and the potential impact a judge's ruling in the case could have.
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Alumni interested in sharing their latest successes at work, in continued education, or elsewhere are invited to contact us at [email protected]. In the meantime, check out our Alumni Spotlight of Cate Yu.
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