2008 Scholarship Application Form SEMESTER IN NEW YORK PROGRAMS OVERVIEW The Levin Institute's "Science, Technology and International Relations" (STIR) program provides students with an increased understanding of the impact of science and technology on the dynamics of international relations. As well, STIR highlights the ways current and future policymakers, business executives, and managers og NGO's can leverage their enhanced knowledge of S&T and the changing external global environment to strengthen their organization's effectiveness on a regional and/or global basis. The program includes: - Classroom instruction in: Professional Skills and America as Second Business/Technology Culture; Science, Technology & World Affairs; Global Technology Markets and Competition; International Space, Security, Energy and Environment and Global Environment and World Health - Distinguished guest speakers presenting each week. Past presenters include JP Morgan's Energy Analyst, a World Bank representative, Westinghouse Nuclear Engineering's CTO and various thinktanks leaders, among others - Site visits to key institutions such as the United Nations, Council on Foreign Relations, The Eurasia Group and Broohaven/NASA - Cultural Program with activities including a Broadway Play, a Mets baseball game, a cruise around manhattan and more Benefits of Attending the Levin Semester - Study the Science & Technology capitalizing on the resources in NYC - Receive a LEVIN STIR Certificate - Unique opportunities to meet multiple NYC professionals - Connect with a vast mix of international students - Learn cross-border and cross-cultural management skills - Participate in a specialized team project related to Science & Technology and International Relations COME ON BOARD! Email us at: SemesterInNY@levininstitute.org
Science, Technology & International Relations (STIR)
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