Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows
Apply now to be a 2021 GSS Fellow!
We are excited to announce that we will be selecting a new cohort of GSS Fellows for Summer 2021. Application will be accepted from December 4th to January 31st 2021. Please share this opportunity.
GSS Fellows are paid a stipend of $8000 for their full participation in the program. Applicants need to be U.S. citizens, must have completed a bachelor’s degree within the past four years, and be enrolled in a U.S. graduate program. This year’s cohort of GSS Fellows will have a suite of research projects and organizations to choose from. To learn more about the GSS Fellows program, the Fellowship opportunities, and the application process visit our website.
** we are planning to have in-person experience this summer, however we will confirm this in April 2021. Stay safe folks!**
Scholar News
Epongue Ekille
Epongue is co-authoring a paper with our GSS partner Creating Interfaces. The paper entitled ‘Urban Living Labs: How to enable inclusive transdisciplinary research?’ discusses important aspects and framing conditions of inclusive Urban Living labs, identifying key factors such as investing time to fully understand the context and varying needs such as building relationships and trusts with communities of interest or the development of transdisciplinary skills. The paper also explores the question how to share ownership and sustain project outcomes. We look forward to its publication!
Aishah-Nyeta Brown
Aishah has recently co-authored the article “Becoming Global-minded Scientists: The Short- and Long-term Impacts of International Exchange” in Research in Geographic Education: Texas State University. This article investigates how international experience impacts learners’ understanding of the world and their new cultural awareness. The authors make the case that the experiences of working with international peers will influence students’ perceptions and understanding about global matters. Aishah is also working on publishing her first children’s book. Bravo Aishah!
Congratulations to Mya Wells!
Congratulations to Mya Wells on becoming a newly initiated member of Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She is excited to bring more environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives to the organization. Also, as Co-president of Climate Change Club at Howard University she held her first general body meeting to teach students how to be sustainable at home and in a virtual environment.
Anthony Erebor
Anthony is advancing his expertise in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building design. He is pursuing certification with Green Associates, training virtually from US Green Building Council professionals. Way to maximize your time in school Anthony! Adding one more on-line class to your full-time student schedule is no easy feat!
GSS Network News
Adrienne Hampton, 2018 GSS Fellow
Congratulations Adrienne! She was selected and accepted the opportunity to be a 2021 Henry M. Jackson Leadership Fellow.This fellowship invests in the development of the next generation of servant leaders. The program builds skills, awareness, and a nuanced perspective among Fellows to tackle challenges in the fields of international affairs, human rights, the environment and public service. More information about the fellowship is available HERE. Way to go Adrienne!!
Dr. Michael Mendez, GSS Advisory Board
Dr. Mendez recently published a new article entitled The (in)visible victims of disaster: Understanding the vulnerability of undocumented Latino/a and indigenous immigrants, through Geoforum can be found HERE. Additionally, Dr. Mendez recently published a new book Climate Change from the Streets: How Conflict and Collaboration Strengthen the Environmental Justice Movement, through Yale University Press. In his book, Dr. Méndez tells a timely story of people, place, and power in the context of climate change and inequality. He explores the perspectives and influence low-income people of color bring to their advocacy work on climate change. In California, activist groups have galvanized behind issues such as air pollution, poverty alleviation, and green jobs to advance equitable climate solutions at the local, state, and global levels. Arguing that environmental protection and improving public health are inextricably linked, Mendez contends that we must incorporate local knowledge, culture, and history into policymaking to fully address the global complexities of climate change and the real threats facing our local communities
Hannah Moersberger, GSS Advisory Board
Hannah and the Future Earth Paris Hub organized a virtual capacity building workshop for African early career researchers from 9-10 September 2020. Pathways to Sustainability: A Virtual Workshop for African Early Career Researchers brought together more than 100 early career researchers from 29 African countries joined the workshop to train and network on the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) on Transdisciplinary Research for Pathways to Sustainability. Based on the information about the various functions of Belmont Forum CRAs provided by experts, participants were trained in storytelling and strategic communication for impactful research. They also enthusiastically engaged in networking opportunities with other early career researchers and senior scientists. Recorded presentations and more information on the workshop can be found HERE.
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