The Weatherhead Center is proud to support the Annual Global Studies Outreach Workshop for teachers, which took place last week. The topic for 2024 was "Imagining a Better World: Arts, Activism and Social Justice." Educators from around the world participated in a series of workshops, including one facilitated by Weatherhead Faculty Associate Doris Sommer.
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
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Fueling pathbreaking social science research that delves deep to examine complex global issues / at Harvard since 1958
About us
The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs is the heart of social science research at Harvard University, dedicated to addressing pressing global challenges. As a research accelerator, we assemble a multigenerational and multidisciplinary group of scholars, students, and practitioners to bring their unique perspectives to a wide range of complex topics—including religious conflict, climate change, immigration, and populism. We share our insights via our publications Epicenter and Centerpiece, and at seminars, conferences, and lectureships. The Center also recognizes that rigorous analysis requires long-term investment and is committed to preparing students to become the next generation of scholars who will tackle critical, far-reaching issues impacting our world. More specifically, we fulfill our mission to fuel pathbreaking research in several ways: * We support programs and projects that provide a framework for collaboration on focused research projects * We sponsor conferences, workshops, and seminars where scholars exchange ideas and learn from each other * We host public lectureships and other events on vital issues facing the world today * We award competitive grants and fellowships to global scholars and practitioners * We offer research funding to Harvard faculty and students, including our successful Weatherhead Research Clusters—which represent core faculty interests and push the frontier of knowledge in their respective fields As a dynamic research institution, we foster deep-rooted research, a wide perspective, and long-range vision. Our ultimate goal is a world better understood. Connect with Weatherhead: Epicenter: https://epicenter.wcfia.harvard.edu/subscribe Centerpiece: https://wcfia.harvard.edu/publications/centerpiece Events: https://wcfia.harvard.edu/calendar/upcoming Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarvardWCFIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCFIA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarvardWCFIA
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Employees at Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
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Steve Ortega
Emeritus Professor
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Lucio Vinhas de Souza
Visiting Professor, Brandeis University, Fellow, Harvard University, Board Member, National Economists Club, Washington, D.C., Advisor and Chief…
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Erin Goodman, EdM
Executive Director at Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University | Translator & Editor
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Gbemisola Abiola
UN Volunteer, Policy, Development, Governance
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10 yrs ago today, Nadia Murad was only 21 when ISIS launched their genocidal campaign against the Yazidis. As families begin to return after a decade of displacement, more work is needed to support the survivors. Listen to Murad's story to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNxXgZKM
Nadia Murad: Samuel L. and Elizabeth Jodidi Lecture
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Attention recent PhDs and advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences! Apply to our Academy Scholars Program for a two-year, in-residence postdoctoral fellowship—with stipend. Application deadline 9/20/24. Spread the word! https://ow.ly/rgG050SKmxo
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A reminder that the 2024 GEM Incubation Fund is now accepting applications! The GEM Incubation Fund will provide financial support to new research collaborations which seek to incubate solutions, recommend policy action, and develop tools to advance gender equity in developing countries. Faculty with PI rights at their university are eligible to apply for funding through the GEM Incubation Fund. The GEM Incubation Fund is supported by Harvard Center for International Development, the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, and the Harvard Data Science Initiative. The proposal submission deadline is August 30th, 2024. Learn more, apply, and share with your networks! ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4bzCbY2 Interested in working with Harvard faculty for a GEM Incubation Fund proposal? Explore our publications and faculty directory: https://lnkd.in/eKHvqkEd https://lnkd.in/eBm_gR4D Asim Ijaz Khwaja Fatema Z. Sumar
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How do states respond to terrorist violence? And are those responses effective? In his new book from Oxford University Press, Richard English teases apart these answers to help us prepare for future challenges. https://lnkd.in/ey2hjdxi
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Executive Director at Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University | Translator & Editor
Many thanks to the Harvard Club of Greece for hosting a Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University talk on geopolitics with Professor Melani Cammett last week in Athens. What an engaged group of alums!
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We know that social media can be used to spread hate speech and divisiveness, but can algorithms also be harnessed for social good? Melani Cammett discusses this concept and the pros and cons of humanity's algorithmic future at the Delphi Dialogues. Her talk can be found on the Day 2 video at 44 min. https://lnkd.in/d-rK56cy
Delphi Dialogues 2024 "Democracy and Culture in the age of the posthuman" - Ευρωπαϊκό Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο Δελφών
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I am happy (and still shell-shocked) to announce that I am a recipient of the Harvard Heroes 2024 award. It is a university-wide staff recognition award, which "celebrates the accomplishments of Harvard staff whose work supports the mission of Harvard at the highest levels of contribution, impact and excellence." As I am about to complete my two decades working at Harvard, and 22 years at Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University (including two years as a predoctoral and a postdoctoral fellow), I am grateful to my supervisor and friends for nominating me and writing on my behalf. University administration is difficult work, even (or I should say especially) at a place like Harvard. It involves exerting maximum effort everyday to align expanding academic mandates with available human and fiscal resources. Many thanks to the 2024 selection committee, who saw value in what I do everyday. https://lnkd.in/eERyeERS
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New on Epicenter: In climate-vulnerable countries like Bangladesh, city governments must restructure systems to minimize human suffering. Mohammad Tarikul Islam shares best practices from Rajshahi city. https://ow.ly/Vkbc50SbR2k
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The election in India is a watershed moment, says Gautam Nair in the Harvard Gazette. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was victorious, but his Bharatiya Janata Party failed to win an outright majority in parliament. https://lnkd.in/e6e6gn3V
India’s Surprising Election Results A “Watershed Moment” – Ash Center
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