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2009 CGS/NSF Workshop: Globalizing Graduate Education and Research
-Workshop Agenda
April 20, 2009
Globalizing Graduate Education and Research
April 20, 2009
National Science Foundation
Arlington, Virginia
Stafford I Board Room 1235
WORKSHOP AGENDA
| 8:30 am | Welcome |
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Debra Stewart, President, Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) |
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Introductory Remarks Cora Marrett (PDF), Acting Deputy Director, NSF |
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| 8:50 am |
Keynote Address: The Problems for Young Professionals in Developing Countries |
| 9:35 am |
Evaluating International Collaborations in Science and Engineering: Key Findings from NSF/Sigma Xi Workshop |
| Rajika Bhandari (PDF), Director of Research and Evaluation, Institute of International Education | |
| 10:30 am | Creating a "Worldly" American Faculty: What Really Counts? |
| Martin Finkelstein (PDF), Professor, Seton Hall University | |
| 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:45 am | International Panel of Washington Embassy Science and Education Officers |
| Moderator: Carol Stoel, Program Director, NSF | |
| John Hayton, Counselor, Education Science and Training, Embassy of Australia | |
| Berit Johne, Counselor for Science, Royal Norwegian Embassy | |
| Ruth Lee (PDF), Director of the US Office, Research Councils UK | |
| Xiaoyang Wang, Second Secretary, Education Office, Chinese Embassy | |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:15 pm | Report on CGS and NSF International Collaboration Studies |
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What the Data Tell Us about the Challenges and Success Factors in Graduate International Collaborations Daniel Denecke, Program Director, Best Practices & Publications, CGS
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Perceptions and Experiences of NSF Program Officers Regarding International Graduate Collaborations |
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| 2:00 pm | Opportunities and Challenges for Graduate Education and Research |
| Moderator: Karen DePauw, Vice President and Dean of Graduate Education, Virginia Tech; Chair, CGS Board of Directors | |
| Carol Van Hartesveldt (PDF), Acting Director, Division of Graduate Education, NSF | |
| Larry Weber (PDF), Acting Office Director, Office of International Science & Engineering | |
| Orlando Taylor (PDF), Vice Provost for Research & Dean, Graduate School, Howard University | |
| Barbara Evans (PDF), Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of British Columbia | |
| 3:30 pm | Open Discussion |
| Moderator: Gregory Anderson, CGS/NSF Dean in Residence | |
| 3:45 – 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
| Wanda Ward, Acting Director, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, NSF |
CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.
CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.
As the national voice for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource on issues regarding graduate education, research, and scholarship. CGS collaborates with other national stakeholders to advance the graduate education community in the policy and advocacy arenas.
CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.
