Georgia Nichols (MAIA ‘ 23) Recounts Her Field Research Experience in Vanuatu
Vanuatu is the world’s most at-risk nation for natural disasters, and its vulnerability continues to grow under the current climate crisis. Georgia Nichols (MAIA ‘ 23) recently traveled there with the support of the Pardee School’s Gilman Travel Grant in order to interview climate policy leaders whose knowledge and expertise she will incorporate into her final MA paper. This is the story of her experience.
Maggie Toombs (BA/MAIA ’23) Shares Story of Her Graduate Research in Serbia
Maggie recently traveled to Belgrade, Serbia with the help of the Pardee School’s Gilman Travel Grant. As she describes it, “The way this has enhanced my research and helped me develop skills in interviewing, interpersonal relations, as well as networking has provided an invaluable educational experience and inspired me to begin planning my next trip as soon as possible!”
Pardee School Welcomes 2022-23 Dean’s Ambassadors
Over the next year, the new Dean’s Ambassadors will represent the Pardee School and its Dean at special events with prospective students, alumni, and distinguished guests. They will also serve as liaisons to the wider BU community as well as prospective students and families.
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Zach Crawford
“Pardee has played an important role in my professional trajectory. The coursework, research opportunities, and faculty all provided me with the tools and support I needed to launch into the workforce.”
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Aseem Kulkarni
“The courses I took at Pardee as well as some of the alumni and professional networking opportunities have helped to expand my knowledge of how the private sector can affect change as it relates to international relations and policy.”
Pardee School Graduate Student Feature: C.J. Ray
Ray (MAIA ’21) discusses his current professional experience, how the Pardee School is helping him reach his career goals, and what advice he has for his fellow students.
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Kirstin Buchanan
Buchanan (MAIA ’20) discusses her professional experience, how the Pardee School helped her reach her career goals, and what advice she has for current students.
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Hafiz Asad
Asad (MAIA ’19) discusses his professional experience, how the Pardee School helped him reach his career goals, and what advice he has for current students.
Bass Awarded Rangel Graduate Fellowship
Briah Bass (Pardee BA ’21) has been selected for perhaps the most prestigious early-career fellowship for aspiring diplomats.
Pardee School Student Publishes Op-Ed on U.S.-Venezuela Policy
“As a top benefactor to the Venezuelan crisis and an advocate for national democratic transition, the United States should strengthen its commitment by granting TPS to Venezuelans.”
Atoui Writes Op-Ed Arguing for Diverse & Inclusive K-12 Curriculum
Diana Atoui (Pardee ’19,& ’21) argues for K-12 education reform in her MetroWest Daily News op-ed.
Pardee School Graduate Students Attend Career Advance
The annual Career Advance included team-building activities and career-planning advice.
Incoming Graduate Students Attend Orientation, Advance
The orientation and advance included team-building activities, career-planning advice and time to interact with current Pardee School graduate students.
Pardee School Welcome MA Students With Barbecue
Graduate students were greeted with a September 6, 2016 welcome barbecue event held on the lawn across from 121 Bay State Road.