Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Ukrainian university and:
Applicants’ research can be in any scholarly field; the personal statement must demonstrate how an academic stay at the University of Michigan will benefit the candidate’s doctoral work and professional development, either through access to specific library collections, professors and research facilities, or programs.
Candidates must have excellent oral and written English language skills; proficiency will be verified. Fellows will not enroll in coursework but may be able to audit seminars with professors’ approval.
The awards support short-term research visits from January 2025 to May 2025 to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and include round-trip airfare, housing, health insurance, and a modest per diem.
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By Seth Anderson, PhD candidate in Chemical & Biological Engineering
I think many of us in the sciences have what I lovingly call “tunnel vision.” We have aspirations and interests outside of STEM, yet we spend most of our time working on our degrees or recovering from the hard work we do. Further, I would hazard a guess that many of us are also in tune with what we support politically, societally, and morally. So, I am here to cover some tips I learned at the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering ( CASE ) workshop on how to break out of the “tunnel vision” and dive into the world of science policy.
Funny enough, getting into science policy starts with one thing only: doing good science! You need some sort of credibility for people in the policy world to take you seriously, and the best way to do that is take your job as a scientist seriously. Go out there, get some publications, and conduct some cool science that other people can look at and say, “Hey, I trust that person knows what they are talking about.”
Next is arguably the hardest aspect of breaking into the policy realm, which is developing strong written and oral communication skills for both academic and general audiences. By general, I simply mean people who do not study your specific subject matter area for a living, which could include other academics and crucially, people with limited or no scientific background. You want to be able to communicate complex topics with everyone from THE expert in your field to the general public to politicians who are making the decisions. The latter two are highly undervalued in STEM considering the science we do affects the public, and politicians often misunderstand why science is important. So, be specific, meticulous, and cautious in your writing, and present at conferences when possible. Heck, you could write in blogs, explain your work to your parents, or share your science on social media. All of these will make you a stronger communicator.
Simply put, if you want to break into the science policy realm, you must show an interest in it. One way to do this is to start writing for general audiences as we discussed in the last paragraph. Additionally, you should join organizations that are already involved in science policy, as they will have information about opportunities that will help you contribute to your causes and voice your opinions. If you are in academia, consider going to the National Science Policy Network and finding your local chapter. If you are not in academia or a scientist, you can go to Citizen Science to participate in research or talk to your community about why science policy is important. Surrounding yourself with people who care about science policy will improve your prospects.
To round this all out, you want to focus on your relationships. We care about science policy because we want to improve people’s lives, which means you should focus on your relationships with the people your science impacts most. Further, strengthen your relationships with mentors, coworkers, and local advocates that you meet on your journey. Your network should be strong and your relationships meaningful as you will learn much more and enhance your ability to contribute to science policy. Be genuine and be kind, you can’t go wrong with these.
If you are interested in learning more, check out the companion piece in an upcoming Tips for Grads on how to do one-on-ones with politicians written by Sam Helle, or check out a list of activities curated by Neydis Moreno . Additionally, check out the Gebbie Lab ISEE Blog for breakdowns of science, tips for students, and engineering culture.
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A PhD student at Tufts is recovering after he and four others were stabbed in China on Monday, according to his brother and wire reports.
David Zabner was in the northeast China city of Jilin where he was teaching at Beihua University as part of a program with Cornell College in Iowa, his brother, Iowa state Representative Adam Zabner, said in a social media post.
Zabner was with three other Cornell College instructors, who were also injured in the attack, and a Chinese person who attempted to intervene was also stabbed, officials said.
“I spoke to David a few minutes ago, and he is recovering from his injuries and doing well,” Adam Zabner said in a post on Instagram . He said his brother was stabbed in the arm.
Police in Jilin said a 55-year-old man surnamed Cui was walking in a public park when he bumped into a foreigner and stabbed them and three other foreigners they were with. The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, and none were in critical condition, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a daily briefing Tuesday.
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Rep. Zabner said his brother was visiting a temple in Jilin at the time of the attack.
“My family is incredibly grateful that David survived this attack,” Adam Zabner said in an Instagram post. “We’d like to see David home in Iowa as soon as possible. We’re deeply thankful to the state department and Iowa’s federal delegation and understand that they are working hard to make that happen.”
A Tufts spokesperson confirmed David Zabner is a PhD student at the Medford college studying STEM education with a focus on computer science education.
Jian said the attack in Jilin City’s Beishan Park is under investigation. He said police believe the attack was an isolated incident, based on a preliminary assessment.
Cornell College President Jonathan Bard issued a statement to school’s community about the attack.
“We have learned that four Cornell instructors teaching as part of a partnership with a university in China were injured in a serious incident during a daytime visit to a public park while accompanied by a faculty member of the partner institution,” Bard said. “We have been in contact with all four instructors and are assisting them during this time. There were no students taking part in this program.”
Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.
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