Dear IPS students, faculty, staff, and members of the Carnegie Mellon community,
We have an array of events and opportunities exclusive to Carnegie Mellon in the coming week. First, five women at the vanguard of technological innovation in the US Navy will speak on a panel, as part of the Center for International Relations and Politics Policy Forum series. And exclusively for IPS majors and minors, we are holding a panel discussion on graduate school: admissions, applications, and whether it's right for you.
We also encourage you to check out The Triple Helix, a new student organization at CMU that examines the intersection of science and public policy, and the Alexander Hamilton Society's reading series, which has selected selected The Kill Chain by Christian Brose for discussion.
In this week's newsletter, we also offer the latest events 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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Panel Discussion: Women Leading Navy Technological Innovation
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. EDT on Zoom.
Panelists:
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Captain Ann Casey: Commanding Officer of the Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group
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Captain Tracy L. Hines: Commanding Officer of the Hopper Information Services Center
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Captain Danielle Lukich: Deputy Commanding Officer and Information Warfare Director, Navy Special Warfare Development Group
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Shirley Dulux: Operations Chief, Hopper Information Services Center
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Lieutenant Sabrina Reyes-Dods: Women in Submarine Coordinator, Submarine Forces
Moderator: Carol Goldburg, Co-Founder, Women in the Social Sciences; Executive Director, Undergraduate Economics Program, Tepper School of Business
Presented in partnership with the Institute for Strategic Analysis and CMU Women in the Social Sciences, a joint initiative of CIRP's Policy Forum and the Office of the Director of Undergraduate Economics.
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Professional and Academic Opportunities |
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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 for its journal and blog. Please contact Sam Abodo if you are interested!
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Small Undergraduate Research Grants: Spring 2021 |
The Small Undergraduate Research Grants (SURG) program offers grants for materials and supplies to undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon for research in any field of study.
SURG Proposal Deadline for Spring 2021 Awards: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020
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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. It is hosting a semester-long reading series in which students can debate over the enduring ideas and urgent issues of world politics. AHS chose The Kill Chain by Christian Brose for its weekly discussion, over the course of seven weeks, and is actively seeking interested students to join.
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Apply now for the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative
Applications to join the next cohort of the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative are now open through November 13. This is a great opportunity for graduating seniors and Masters students who have an interest in cybersecurity careers. It’s a unique program combining public-private experience with training and eventually student loan assistance.
Recent graduates will each serve a two-year placement at one of six federal agencies before being invited to apply for positions with one of the initiative’s corporate partners, including MasterCard, Microsoft, and Workday. Once hired, each will receive up to $75,000 in student loan assistance.
More detailed information on eligibility can be found here.
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Do you have a plan to vote?
If you aren’t already registered, it’s easy to register online by the deadline of October 19th.
If you’re already registered, check here to verify your registration and to ensure your location hasn’t changed, especially if you’ve moved, but even if you haven’t.
Decide which voting option you prefer:
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In-person absentee voting at your county election office may be available weekdays October 14 to October 27 for college students (find out where this is offered here).
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Vote-by-Mail — fill out this ballot request form online as soon as possible. You want to make sure you receive your ballot with adequate time remaining to vote and mail it back.
- Once you’ve carefully filled out your ballot, put it in the included secrecy envelope and the return envelope, and signed the outside envelope – send it back as soon as possible. It’s recommended that you drop off, rather than mail-in your ballot, if it’s ten days or less before the election.
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In-person Tuesday, November 3rd voting — find your poll location here.
Check out additional rules or requirements about voting here.
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Carnegie Mellon Women's Association Virtual Panel
This year, the Carnegie Mellon Women's Association's traditional fall membership event has been reimagined as a virtual panel and networking event on October 21, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. EDT. The event will feature women leaders at CMU for a discussion on "Adjusting to Our New Reality and Leading through Change." If you are interested in attending, please register by Monday, October 19.
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Attend the virtual Pittsburgh Humanities Festival
October 2, 9, 10, 16, and 23, 2020
7:00 p.m. EDT
Join the conversation this fall, wherever you are, as Pittsburgh Humanities Festival @ Home presents “smart talk about stuff that matters.” Catch free and fascinating live-streamed interviews with artists, academics, and intellectual innovators exploring a range of topics — from health care and policy, to incarceration, technology, and creating opportunities for artists of color in Pittsburgh.
Originally slated for March of 2020, and canceled due to the onset of the pandemic, this virtual reboot of the Pittsburgh Humanities Festival features a selection of guests originally slated for in-person “Core Conversations” — a cornerstone of the usual in-person Cultural District experience. Designed as virtual opportunities for meaningful dialogue, including a live Q&A opportunity, these events will connect us for conversation when we need it most.
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Apply for an internship with Public Citizen to assist with the upcoming election. Please send your cover letter and resume to Ilana Beller at [email protected].
Volunteer for Eugene DePasquale in Pennsylvania's Tenth District. Contact field organizer Madison Goodrich for more information.
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“The biggest question mark now is adversaries’ perception of how vulnerable they think the president is,” IPS Assistant Teaching Professor Colin Clarke told Politico.
"I think the candidates have to remember that these debates are not really about them. They’re about how they’re projecting themselves to the voters, and the voters need the opportunity to assess them in real time; their demeanor, but more significantly, their arguments." IPS Director and Taube Professor Kiron Skinner joined Fox Business to discuss whether debate moderators should be able to mute the candidates.
John Chin, the Center for International Relations and Politics Research Coordinator, is introduced at the eleven-minute mark. Has written extensively on the subject, including on the chances of a coup in the US.
"No candidate wants to run against his own record, but President Trump’s China policy is forcing Democratic challenger Joe Biden to do just that," IPS Senior Fellow Richard Grenell wrote in an op-ed in The Hill.
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