Month: March 2025

Fullbright Week 2025: Info Session TODAY

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What is the Fulbright Program?

Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program is highly respected international exchange initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It provides grants for U.S. citizens to pursue study, conduct research, or teach in more than 160 countries. The program fosters cultural exchange, allowing students to develop global perspectives and build connections across borders.

Fulbright Week at Ohio State

Each year the Office of International Affairs and the Undergraduate Fellowship Office host Fulbright Week, a series of events designed to help students learn about the prestigious Fulbright Program. This event provides undergraduate students with valuable information on opportunities to study, research, or teach abroad.

Fulbright Week 2025 will take place from March 26 through April 11, 2025.

The Fulbright Week event series gives you an opportunity to:

  • Learn about different Fulbright awards and which might be the best fit for you.
  • Receive application guidance.
  • Connect with Fulbright alumni and advisors.
  • Explore funding opportunities.

A great place to start is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session for Undergraduates, happening TODAY, March 26 from 3:30 to 4:15 PM (virtual session).

The full list of events is available on the OIA website. Most sessions require advance registration. I encourage to you prepare questions to get the most out of the sessions.

Take advantage of Ohio State’s Fulbright Week to learn how you can turn your scientific curiosity into an international experience that advances your career. 🌍✨

Collaboration to Combat Crime (C3) REU at SDSU

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The illicit economy, encompassing economic activities that are illegal or operate outside the formal, regulated and legal framework of a given country, is estimated in the billions in the United States alone. South Dakota State University (SDSU), in collaboration with the University of South Dakota and South Dakota Mines, is addressing this complex issue through the Collaboration to Combat Crime (C3) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.

The C3 REU aims to combat the cyber, physical, and social aspects of the illicit economy through an interdisciplinary research approach. It responds to a critical need for sustainable research infrastructure that trains the next generation of researchers to characterize and disrupt this illicit activity.

This 10-week summer program offers students the opportunity to work on mentored, multi-level research projects, where they gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for graduate studies and future careers in security-focused fields. The program incorporates technical seminars, professional development, and a STEM communication course to ensure a well-rounded research experience.

Participants will conduct transformative research in various fields, including:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling
  • Mathematics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Material and Metallurgical Engineering
  • Behavioral Science

The program runs from June to August. It offers a $7,000 stipend, with funding for room and board (meals).

The deadline to apply is today, March 7, 2025, but if you are interested and need an extension, please reach out to Dr. Rachel Willand-Charnley and Dr. Brian Logue.