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| Panel members Sturko, Clayton, Reyes |
PULLMAN, Wash. – Students, faculty and administrators interested in international and research opportunities are invited to Washington State University’s Fulbright forum 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in Lighty 405. Fulbright scholars are scientists, students and professionals who excel in their field of expertise or show promise to further develop into key leaders among their profession. They can apply through the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for international opportunities in conducting research, sharing knowledge and helping increase mutual understanding among nations.
The Fulbright program’s competitive, merit-based grants place 8,000 students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists in more than 150 countries around the world every year. Student, staff and faculty involvement in Fulbright also increases WSU’s prestige.
At the forum, a panel of previous Fulbright students and scholars will discuss their experiences and benefits gained. The panel will represent administrative, faculty and student Fulbright scholars and will include Pat Sturko, associate dean of the WSU Graduate School; Cornell Clayton, professor of politics, philosophy and public affairs; and student Julian Reyes.
Reyes visited Bonn, Germany, where he had the opportunity to work with scientists in modeling nitrogen fixation in grasslands.
“Fulbright has empowered me to learn new scientific ideas, forge international connections, realize the importance of cultural exchange and live life to the fullest,” Reyes said.
Clayton, a Fulbright senior scholar, said, “I can honestly say that there has been no experience that has been more professionally rewarding than the time I have spent in Slovenia, all of which began with a Fulbright.”
Sturko participated in the International Education Administrators Program in Germany. It was a “wonderful opportunity to learn about the higher education system, become immersed in the culture, gain new perspectives on European politics, and make excellent contacts with individuals from German and U.S. institutions,” she said.
Guest speakers also will include Fran McSweeney, WSU faculty affairs vice provost; Prema Arasu, Office of International Programs vice provost; and Nancy Magnuson, interim vice president of the Office of Research.
The WSU Fulbright Academy also sponsors a seminar series each semester. Upcoming seminars, held noon-1 p.m. in CUE 518, will include March 7 (Malta, Germany) and April 4 (Germany, Botswana).
For more information contact Jeff Koch, communications coordinator, WSU Office of International Programs, jeff.koch@wsu.edu.