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Applications for the 2024 Scott Kloeck-Jenson (SKJ) Fellowship are now open!

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In memory of Scott Kloeck-Jenson, a scholar dedicated to global peace and justice, IRIS NRC annually offers two awards: SKJ Pre-Dissertation Travel Fellowships to support overseas travel to potential field research sites for doctoral students planning to conduct preliminary dissertation field research SKJ International Internship Fellowships to support graduate students interested in undertaking practitioner internships …

IRIS Area and International Studies Awards for Incoming Graduate Students: Micaela Wensjoe

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“Exploring School Leadership Potential in Rural Peru” Micaela Wensjoe, a second-year PhD student specializing in Comparative International Education and Global Studies, embarked on research trip to Peru, supported by the IRIS Area and International Studies Award for Incoming Graduate Students. Micaela’s academic background is rooted in her Peruvian heritage, providing her research a unique perspective. …

IRIS Area and International Studies Awards: Spotlight on Cynthia Baeza, Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum & Instruction (School of Education)

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“Teaching Science Across Languages: Bridging Borders Through Bilingual Education” Cynthia T. Baeza, a passionate doctoral candidate from the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, embarked on a remarkable journey in 2023, fueled by her dedication to exploring the intricate intersection of bilingual and science education, with particular focus on issues of …

Researching Indigeneity and Immigration: Pablo Pastore’s Journey into Argentina’s Archives with IRIS International Research and Training Grant

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  In the summer of 2023, Pablo Pastore embarked on a transformative research journey, thanks to the generous support of the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS).  IRIS’s International Research and Training Grant for Incoming Graduate Students provided Pablo the opportunity to delve into the rich historical archives of Buenos Aires, Argentina, ultimately expanding …

International Studies Undergraduate Award Winners: Marshall Scholar and Inaugural Wolff Fellow

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Lydia Nyachieo, Marshall Scholar In December, Lydia Nyachieo (International Studies, Philosophy; certificates in African Studies, French) was announced as a 2022 recipient of a Marshall Scholarship. Established in 1953, the Marshall Scholarship Program gives high achieving U.S. students the opportunity to study at the graduate level at any university in the United Kingdom. The program was created …