The Fulbright Program

#Fulbright Teacher Exchanges alums demonstrated how they go "Full Steam Ahead" during a conference in Washington, D.C.! ⚙️✨ Approximately 100 Fulbright Teacher alums from 37 states gathered in the capitol to share their achievements and innovations with a STEAM lens (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). From natural resource management in rural schools to leveraging AI tools in media arts, the teachers underscored the impact Fulbright Teachers have on their students and communities. As Kei Koizumi, Principal Deputy Director for Policy for the Office of Science and Technology Policy, shared during the conference opening: "With the students you're educating and nurturing today, we are going to be able to solve global challenges." Learn more about Fulbright Teacher Exchanges here: https://lnkd.in/e2vB-X9j #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Fulbrightteach #exchangesmatter #exchangeourworld

Now Live: Your guide to connecting with Fulbright at #NAFSA 2024! Visit us at Booth #1401 at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference in New Orleans for all things Fulbright, including: ✅ Sessions on "How to Advocate for International Education Efforts on Campus" and "Connections for Maximum Impact: Fulbright International Education Administrator Awards" ✅ Coffee hours for Fulbright alums and institutional partners to connect ✅ One-on-one opportunities to speak to executive directors from Fulbright Commissions ✅ And more! Click here for the full schedule of activities: https://bit.ly/3wsegLb Stay tuned — the page will be updated with more activities as the conference approaches.

The Fulbright Program, in partnership with Ohlone Community College District, hosted over 40 #Fulbright Scholar Liaisons from community colleges to exchange knowledge and resources on increasing participation in Fulbright opportunities! An additional day of training was provided to representatives from Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). The Liaisons learned how to support fellow community college peers interested in applying for Fulbright, discussed how hosting Foreign Fulbrighters on their campuses can enrich student educational experiences, and more! Learn more about the training and read key takeaways from the Liaisons: https://bit.ly/3Qwi4lC.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️ In recognition of our educators that are guiding and inspiring future generations, we're highlighting #Fulbright Teacher Exchanges alums who brought their expertise as K-12 teachers in the United States to primary and secondary classrooms around the world: 🌐 Saba Moin, Fulbright Teacher to Uruguay, reflects: "As I worked with students and collaborated with teachers from different cultures, I realized just how much I had to learn from their unique experiences and approaches to education. This exposure to diversity challenged my worldview and helped me to become a more empathetic and well-rounded educator." 🌐 Barbara Weikert, Fulbright Teacher to Morocco, shares: "It is my mission to facilitate learning, creativity, and curiosity, developing competent, ethical citizens who understand the benefits of collaboration for a sustainable, peaceful, world and I remain forever grateful to Fulbright!" 🌐 Joel Shapiro, Fulbright Teacher to Uruguay, poses with his fellow American teachers and notes that his Fulbright "exposed me to global education, and reminded me that education is much bigger than our classroom." #TeacherAppreciationWeek Comisión Fulbright Uruguay

From April 18-21, 2024, #Fulbright Foreign Students had the opportunity to engage in an enrichment seminar titled "A Sustainable Path Forward: Conservation, Adaptation, and Innovation." 🌱 💡 The 125 participants from 71 countries and territories gathered in Seattle to learn how the city is implementing green innovations and engaging in collaborative action to protect our planet. The Fulbrighters engaged in workshops, panels, and activities with a shared commitment to building a sustainable future, including: 🎤 An opening dinner and keynote on humanity's historic relationship with the sea, hosted at @seattleaquarium 👥 A panel discussion on Seattle's path to carbon neutrality 💚 Site visits to @conservationnw, Bullitt Center, @orcaconservancy, @uw_cei, and @conserve_wa 🤲 Community service projects with six nonprofit organizations in recognition of Earth Day. Activities included planting trees, removing invasive species, and learning about the ecological and cultural importance of the land. #Environment

Are you a #Fulbright alum or administrator attending the 2024 NAFSA Conference & Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana? We want to connect with you! Please complete a brief survey, and we will reach out in early May with more information about the Fulbright Program's booth, networking opportunities, and sessions Survey for Fulbright alums: https://bit.ly/44mFFL8 Survey for Fulbright FPA and Liaisons: https://bit.ly/49X7N8I NAFSA: Association of International Educators

"Try and believe in your story. And if you don't get it the first time, try again. This was my second time applying for a Fulbright." Jennifer "Jenny" Gil is making the invisible world of microalgae accessible to all through science education that encourages learners to use sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch! 🌊 During her #Fulbright-National Geographic Award to Panama, Jenny identified species of microalgae and documented the country's biodiversity. She utilized her research to create educational events and online content in both Spanish and English, aiming to widely share the importance of microalgae in our daily lives and the environment as a whole: "I wanted to tell the invisible story of microalgae, [and through Fulbright-National Geo], I was being able to tell my story to big audiences." #Environment National Geographic Society

In March, 33 #Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) teaching English in classrooms across 11 Sub-Saharan African countries gathered in Dakar, Senegal for an enrichment seminar hosted by the West African Research Center (WARC). The ETAs had the opportunity to connect with each other, learn new skills, and deepen their understanding of English teaching in the region. 🌍 With support from three second-year ETA mentors, the ETAs took turns leading presentations and breakout sessions on topics such as "The Role of Education," “Elections in Africa in 2024,” and "Cultural Identity Experiences." Wishing the best for these ETAs as they continue their Fulbright journeys with newfound knowledge and connections!

Fulbright Alum Peter Higgs was a giant in the field of particle physics whose groundbreaking work revolutionized our understanding of the universe. His theory about what binds the universe together sparked a half-century quest of discovery to confirm the existence of the Higgs boson or “God particle,” confirmed in 2012 through experiments at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on subatomic particles in 2013. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, Peter graduated from King's College London. In 1965, Higgs received a Fulbright to the University of North Carolina; he was honored in 2015 by the former chancellor of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carol L. Folt: “Nearly half a century ago, Professor Higgs found himself at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conducting revolutionary work in physics and his work continues to inspire us [...] his example motivates our faculty and students to pursue their passions and make their own significant mark on their discipline.” The former director general of CERN Fabiola Gianotti paid tribute to Higgs as the inspiration for her experiments to discover the Higgs boson. She shared with The Guardian: “Besides his outstanding contributions to particle physics, Peter was a very special person, a man of rare modesty, a great teacher and someone who explained physics in a very simple and profound way." #Fulbright #NationalPhysicsDay US-UK Fulbright Commission Photo: Sean Dempsey/PA via AP

Fulbright Alum Maryse Condé was a powerful storyteller, academic, and winner of the New Academy prize in literature. Born in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, Condé’s work explored themes of colonialism, slavery, and the multifaceted identities of Black individuals. Condé earned a PhD in Comparative Literature from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle and became a professor and novelist. Her bestselling 1984 novel “Segu” and its sequel, “Children of Segu,” earned her international acclaim. In 1985, Condé received a Fulbright award to Occidental College in Los Angeles. She published widely, including books that span genres by combining fictional and historical approaches, such as “I, Tituba: Black Witch of Salem” (1986). During her tenure at Columbia University, she presided over the Center for French and Francophone studies from its foundation in 1997 until 2002. French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged her impressive legacy: “A literary giant, Maryse Condé paints a picture of sorrow and hope, from Guadeloupe to Africa, from the Caribbean to Provence. In a language of struggle and splendor, unique and universal.” #Fulbright #WorldBookDay Fulbright France