Dear All, 

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is inviting you to a visit of the Embassy of Tunisia in Washington, D.C. (1515 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005), on the afternoon of Friday, April 26th, 2024 (3 PM - 4:30 PM). 

This will be an opportunity to meet with members of the Embassy to learn more about the development of the bilateral relationship between Tunisia and the US regarding science, health, and culture. The tentative agenda for the event will start with a brief presentation by JHSPDG, followed by a talk given by the Embassy’s First Secretary leading academic and cultural cooperation between Tunisia and the U.S. The visit will end with 20-30 minutes of Q&A with refreshments.

If you are interested in attending, please complete this form by Friday, April 19th 11:59 PM. A total of 20 JHU students will be selected from SAIS and Baltimore-based graduate schools from the form responses. Please note that an identity check will be required for the visit. If selected, you will be notified via email with further details. 

For Baltimore-based students: if you plan on taking the MARC train to Washington, D.C., we can reimburse you for the round-trip ticket fee from Baltimore Penn Station to DC Union Station. Please make sure to indicate which campus you are based on, and we will follow up with details about the reimbursement. Once you have arrived at the DC Union Station, the Embassy is approximately 25 minutes away by taking the Red Line Metro. Please note that we are not able to reimburse any other transportation fees such as Metro, Taxi, Gas, Parking, Rideshare, etc.

For any questions, please email: gelhadi1 (at) alumni (dot) jh (dot) edu 

Thank you, and we hope to see you soon!

Dear All,

We cordially invite you to join the Johns Hopkins Science Policy & Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) for a panel titled “Counterintelligence, Technology, and Government” which will feature a conversation between former Assistant Director of the FBI Counterintelligence Division and current SAIS Professor, Mr. Alan Kohler, and the Executive Assistant Director, National Security Directorate, of NCIS, Mr. Gregory Scovel.

The event will occur at 3:30-5:00 pm on Monday, April 22 at the JHU Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., in Room B230.

About the Panel:

“Counterintelligence, Technology, and Government” is a 90-minute panel designed to discuss topics such as:

• The evolution of counterintelligence techniques and technologies, and its place within the U.S. national security dialogue and ecosystem

• The continuously changing intersection of counterintelligence and cybersecurity

• The pivotal role of effective counterintelligence operations on counter-terrorism initiatives

• The implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence on counterintelligence operations and procedures

RSVP is required, please use the link below by Sunday, April 21.

We hope to see you there!

Best,

Ryan Posthumus

Science Diplomacy Coordinator

Dear all, 

We are pleased to announce the third session of the 101 Series: Introduction to Negotiation on Tuesday, April 2nd. In this workshop, we explore the foundational concepts of negotiation and practice applying them through a classic case study. This workshop will be led by expert practitioners from an array of fields and will include a discussion of how these skills relate to science policy and diplomacy with real-world examples. 

There are limited seats in this hands-on workshop so please submit your interest and questions in this form ASAP! Refreshments will be provided.

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, EST

Location: 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC – Room 822

Please RSVP by Thursday, March 28.

This event is a part of the https://www.jhscipolgroup.org/’s new 101 Series: Advocate. Communicate. Engage., featuring workshops and panels designed to introduce early-career professionals to science policy and diplomacy. For any inquiries, please contact Arpitha (apeteru1@jh.edu). We look forward to your participation!

We are pleased to announce our second session of the 101 Series: Introduction to Science Diplomacy. In this session, you will explore science diplomacy with insights on career paths, skills, and real-world applications.

Date and Time: Friday, March 1st, 2024, from 9 AM - 10:10 AM, EST

Location: Zoom (a link will be provided before the event)

This event will be moderated by Nick Zhang (Ph.D. Candidate in Materials Science & V.P. of JHSPDG) with panelists: Ona Ambrozaite (Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, President of JHSPDG), Dr. Gihan Elhadidy (Coordinator of JHSPDG, Former Science and Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of Egypt in D.C.) and Merideth ‘Meri’ Manella (Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. State Department).

Please RSVP at this link by Monday, February 26.

For any inquiries regarding the session, please contact Nick Zhang (hzhan155@jhu.edu). We look forward to your participation!

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is inviting you to a visit of the Embassy of Portugal in Washington, D.C. (2012 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036), on the afternoon of Thursday, February 29th, 2024 (3 PM - 4:30 PM). 

This will be an opportunity to meet with members from the Embassy to learn more about the development of the Portugal – US bilateral relationship on science, health, and culture. The agenda for the event will start with a brief introduction by the Deputy Chief of Mission, followed by the presentation from JHSPDG and members of the Embassy. It will end with 20-30 minutes of Q&A with refreshment (pasteis de nata, coffee, and tea).

If you are interested in attending, please complete this form by Sunday, February 18th, 11:59 PM. A total of 40-50 JHU students will be selected from SAIS and Baltimore-based graduate schools from the form responses. Please note that an identity check will be required for the visit. If selected, you will be notified via email with further details. 

For Baltimore-based students: if you plan on taking the MARC train to Washington, D.C., we can reimburse you for the ticket fee. Please make sure to indicate which campus you are based on, and we will follow up with details about the reimbursement. 

For any questions, please email Nick Zhang at hzhan155@jhu.edu. 

Thank you, and we hope to see you soon!

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to join the Johns Hopkins Science Policy & Diplomacy Group for a panel titled “Cybersecurity, Technology, and Diplomacy” which will feature a conversation between FBI Chief of Cyber Policy Ms. Meredith Burkart, Head of Research and Discovery (RAD) at Mandiant Mr. Andrew Thompson, and a third expert panelist in the field TBA.

The event will occur at 3:30-5 pm on February 8th at the JHU Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., in The Link (426/428) and will feature a roundtable discussion with the three panelists.

About the Panel

“Cybersecurity, Technology, and Diplomacy” is a 90-minute panel event designed to discuss topics such as:

• Evolution of cybersecurity techniques and technologies in recent times

• The role of advanced cybersecurity apparatuses on sensitive diplomatic dealings

• Cybersecurity implications of a balance between the use of analogue and digital technologies in modern diplomacy, among other concepts

RSVP is required, please use the link here by February 6, 2024. 

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is excited to introduce our new 101 Series, featuring workshops and panels designed to introduce graduate students to science policy and diplomacy. 

We invite you to join our upcoming science policy memo writing workshop to learn how to craft policy memos addressing science policy problems, followed by a practical session. No previous experience is required.

Date and Time: Tuesday Feb 6, 2024 from 6-7:30PM
Location: Malone 228 on Homewood CampusThis event will be led by JHSPDG graduate students Corinna Torabi (Science Policy Coordinator), Ona Ambrozaite (President), and Vivian Su (VP Science Policy).

Please RSVP at this link by February 5, 2024.

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is inviting you to a visit of the Embassy of Egypt’s Cultural and Educational Bureau in Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of Friday, January 26, 2024 (2-5 PM). 

This will be an opportunity to meet with members from the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau of the Embassy of Egypt to learn more about the development of the Egypt – US bilateral relationship in science diplomacy. 

If you are interested in attending, please complete this form by Monday, December 18th, 11:59 PM. A total of 30 JHU graduate students will be selected from SAIS and Baltimore-based graduate schools from the form responses. Please note that an identity check will be required for the visit. If selected, you will be notified via email with further details. 

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is inviting you to a visit of the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of Friday, December 15 (3-5 PM). 

This will be an opportunity to meet with members from the Science and Technology Section of the Embassy of India to learn more about the development of the India – US bilateral relationship in science diplomacy. 

If you are interested in attending, please fill out this form by Sunday, November 12th, 11:59 PM. A total of 30-40 JHU graduate students will be selected from both SAIS and Baltimore-based graduate schools from the form responses. Please note that an identity check will be required for the visit. If selected, you will be notified via email with further details. 

For Baltimore-based students: if you plan on taking the MARC train to Washington, D.C., we can reimburse for the ticket fee. Please make sure to indicate which campus you are based in, and we will follow up with details about the reimbursement. 

You are invited to attend the "General Body Meeting" of our Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group on Monday, October 23rd, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM ET.

• The new leadership board members will introduce themselves and share their interests and experiences in science policy and diplomacy- this might inspire you too!

• We will update you on the current and upcoming collaborations with Embassies in Washington, D.C., that you can be a part of

• We will gather interest in participating in the Hill Day 2024 

• We want to hear from you about your interests!

The meeting will occur at the Bloomberg Center for Physics & Astronomy, Bloomberg Room 462 on the JHU Homewood campus.

For those who are based on other JHU campuses, we invite you to also come in-person or, if needed, join us virtually here by registering ahead of time.  

We look forward to seeing you! 

--The JHSPDG Leadership Board

After a very successful Embassy of Japan visit this month, the Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is excited to announce an opportunity to visit the Embassy of Brazil in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 20th, at 3PM. 

We will be meeting with members from the Science, Technology, and Innovation Sector of the Embassy of Brazil to discuss the development of the Brazil-US bilateral relationships in science diplomacy. 

If interested, please fill out this application form by Monday, October 9th, at 11:59 PM. We will be expanding our attendee size to 30-40 JHU graduate students and will select from SAIS and Baltimore-based graduate schools based on the form responses.

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is inviting you to a virtual seminar on October 18th, 10:00 – 11:00 AM ET.

The seminar will feature Linxin Gu, founder of MindSafe and TechConnect. Linxin will give a presentation about her background as an AI-driven Global Social Entrepreneur with a mission to advance health sciences (biomedicine, healthcare and mental health). Linxin will also discuss the private sector’s role in contributing to science diplomacy as well as China’s venture ecosystem (see the attached flyer).

To submit your interest in attending the seminar, please register HERE.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing many of you there!

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is inviting you to a special seminar on October 6th, 10:00-11:00 am, at the Bloomberg Center for Physics & Astronomy, Bloomberg Room 462 on the JHU Homewood campus. 

The seminar will feature Olivia Gachoud, Head of the Science Section of the Embassy of Switzerland, who will give a talk about Switzerland's science diplomacy priorities, the Science Office’s mission, activities, and the Swissnex network (offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco). 

50 participants will be selected to attend the in-person seminar. To submit your interest in attending the seminar, please use the following link by October 4th 11:59 PM EDT:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ABSmytsmXBuJbo5130bVmnIHVCBBPSr0UGH3dxD4-90/edit

Are you passionate about sustainable urban agriculture? Do you believe in the importance of fresh, healthy food for all members of our city? 

We invite you to join us for the inaugural Green&Connected Forum, hosted by the Johns Hopkins Science Policy & Diplomacy Group on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 3:30 PM EDT at the Imagine Center for Integrative Learning and Life Design (113 W University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21210).

Supported by the Union of Concerned Scientists, Green&Connected aims to promote sustainable urban agriculture in Baltimore City and improve access to fresh, healthy food, all while strengthening the social fabric of our community. This exciting forum will feature renowned experts such as Dr. Keeve Nachman from the Center for a Livable Future, Abby Cocke from the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, and Dr. Alice Reznickova from the Union of Concerned Scientists.  

At the Green&Connected Forum, we'll explore the current state of urban agriculture in Baltimore City, the significance of green spaces in promoting health and wellbeing, and the policies needed to ensure access to fresh food in dense, urban environments. 

And the best part? The forum will conclude with a reception for more intimate interactions among students and experts. 

Graduate students from Baltimore universities and members of the public are invited to attend. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from and connect with leaders in sustainable urban agriculture. 

To communicate with policymakers, scientists don't just need clear explanations, they need a clear understanding of the people they hope to reach. This workshop will provide strategic tools for understanding and meeting the scientific needs of policymakers. 

At this science communication workshop, communication experts Shenandoah Sowash and Ben Shouse will share how the United States Government Accountability Office engages with the U.S. Congress to provide nonpartisan, actionable information on science and technology. The duo will then help participants apply these principles to their own research and ideas.

Lunch will be provided!

The Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) is inviting you to join us for a visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 31, 3-4 PM. 

This will be an exciting opportunity to have a roundtable discussion with embassy personnel over light refreshments. Trainees will learn about Singapore's climate priorities, Singapore – US climate cooperation, and the practice of diplomacy in general. Transportation will be provided for Baltimore-based students.

About 10 JHU graduate students will be selected from both SAIS and Baltimore-based graduate schools to attend the event.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., invited Johns Hopkins University to participate in a Social Design Thinking Competition on the occasion of Women’s History Month 2023. 

Interested in bringing about change in your community?

Want to learn about social impact and design thinking?

Curious to hear from Swiss innovation experts?

You bring us the problem… Switzerland will work with you to design a solution.

On Friday, March 31 2023, the Embassy is hosting a creative Design Thinking workshop with selected young women from D.C.-area universities and colleges. Ahead of the workshop, students will identify a challenge at their school related to at least one of the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: #3 - Good Health and Well-Being; #4 - Quality Education; #5 - Gender Equality. Using the Design Thinking method, experts will coach students to create a solution at an in-person workshop. They will then have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a Swiss jury of experts and win seed funding.

We are very pleased and excited to invite you to join us for a virtual science diplomacy panel on March 6th at 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST on the topic of “Science as a vector to shape and influence the national & foreign policy in the United States and France”.

45 min of the moderated panel will be followed by breakout room time for more specific conversations between each panelist and the audience. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the distinguished panelists below:

Panelists: 

• Dr. ​​Allison Schwier, Acting Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State

• Dr. Ana Persic, Programme Specialist, Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, UNESCO

• Dr. Daniel Zachary, Program Director for the Energy Policy and Climate Program at Johns Hopkins University

• Mr. Julian Muller, Deputy Attaché for Science and Technology – Science Policy at the Embassy of France in the United States

• Dr. Pierre-Bruno Ruffini, former Counselor for Science and Technology at the Embassies of France in Russia and Italy

Moderator: 

• Dr. Stéphanie Balme, Dean of Sciences Po College and Professor at PSIA (Paris School of International Affairs)

The Science Diplomacy Committee of the Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (JHSPDG) will attend the Science & Technology Diplomacy dialogue hosted by the Embassy of Japan. 

The collaborative discussion will be joined by members of the Embassy of Japan, National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA). The JHSPDG will also be joined by the distinguished Johns Hopkins faculty Prof. Peter Agre from the Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Medicine and Prof. Kotaro Shiojiri from the School of Advanced International Studies. 

The discussion will commence with Ms. Ona Ambrozaite, JHSPDG Science Diplomacy Chair, introducing the launch of science diplomacy at Johns Hopkins, the organization’s goals, previous and ongoing projects and collaborations as well as the Johns Hopkins science diplomacy agenda for the coming year. 

Prof. Peter Agre, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, will also present his experiences with science diplomacy in North Korea. He will provide insights on how science can bridge countries despite rising tensions. 

Please join us Tuesday, February 21st from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET for the Johns Hopkins Science Policy & Diplomacy Group Spring General Body Meeting!

Here, we will talk about:

• An upcoming visit to the United States Congress

• Forthcoming collaborations with the embassies of the Netherlands 🇳🇱, Singapore 🇸🇬, and Japan 🇯🇵

• Green&Connected: Uplifting Baltimore Communities Through Sustainable Urban Agriculture 🌱

• Science Policy 101 Workshop 💡

• and more of our exciting projects and initiatives!

The meeting will be held in the Pre-Clinical Teaching Building, PCTB 113 on the East Baltimore campus (725 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205)

In the spirit of accessibility, we will be livestreaming the meeting via Zoom

Refreshments will be provided by Atwater’s  

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Science Diplomacy Committee of the Johns Hopkins Science Policy Group (JHSPG) is inviting you to a special seminar on January 20th, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, in the Bloomberg Center for Physics & Astronomy, Bloomberg Room 462, on the Homewood campus.

The seminar will feature the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) from the Washington, D.C., Office. The JSPS staff will give a presentation about the Office’s mission, programs, and activities as well as the opportunities for students to study/perform research in Japan on the JSPS fellowship (see attached flyer).

The second half of the seminar will consist of a panel discussion by former JSPS Fellows who are currently studying at JHU.

There will also be plenty of time for networking with the guests and other attendees.

 The Science Diplomacy Committee of the Johns Hopkins Science Policy Group (JHSPG) is inviting you to a special seminar on October 28th, 10:00 - 11:00 am, in the Bloomberg Center for Physics & Astronomy, Bloomberg Room 462, on the Homewood campus.

The seminar will feature Dr. Mireille Guyader, Counselor for Science and Technology in the Office for Science and Technology at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. She will talk about the Science Office’s mission, programs, and activities, as well as the opportunities for students to study/perform research in France.

Mireille Guyader has been the Counselor for Science and Technology for the Embassy of France in the United States since September 1st, 2021, and Director of Research at the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (Inserm) since 2015. She oversees the Office for Science and Technology apparatus with the goals of monitoring advances in science and technology in the U.S., promoting bilateral partnerships in science and technology, and fostering exchanges of students, researchers, and entrepreneurs. 

For those based in SOM or other campuses, we encourage you to take advantage of the Homewood‐Peabody‐JHMI Shuttle, which has convenient stops at JHMI and Homewood. Taking the 9:30 am bus from the JHMI stop would be a convenient way to get to the seminar on time.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing many of you there!

To submit your interest in attending the seminar, please click RSVP

We will be holding our first general body meeting of the school year next Tuesday, October 11th at 11:00 AM in the GSA Lounge. This is our first in-person GBM since 2019, so we are quite excited to meet you all.

At this meeting, we will discuss upcoming events (e.g., a seminar with the Journal of Science Policy & Governance), ongoing projects (e.g., our collaborations with Belgium, Switzerland, and France), the broader National Science Policy Network, as well as science policy and science diplomacy career development opportunities.

Most importantly, we will talk about the ways that you can get involved in and learn more about the exciting worlds of science policy and science diplomacy!  

Bagels and coffee will be provided by the wonderful THB Bagelry + Deli.

For those who cannot make it in person, the meeting will be streamed here: https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/93385625015?pwd=ZFFmSmZUT0VZL2kwRHRsSGoxK3VyZz09

See you soon!

The Science Diplomacy Committee of the Johns Hopkins Science Policy Group (JHSPG) is inviting you to a special seminar on August 5th, 10:30-11:30 am, at the West Lecture Hall on the JHU School of Medicine campus.

The seminar will feature Maxime Sapin, Academic Associate in the Science Section of the Embassy of Switzerland, who will give a talk about the Science Office’s mission, activities, and the Swissnex network (offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco).

50 participants will be selected to attend the in-person part of the hybrid seminar. To indicate your interest in attending the seminar, please click the following link:  https://forms.gle/UiewFNykdW56Bwmx5

To change your attendance before the event, please email oambroz1@jhu.edu so we can notify those on the waitlist.

Join us as we host Bob Martin and Sarah Goldman as our closing STEMulate The Vote Seminar Series panelists!

Bob Martin

While Bob will tell you modestly that he's not an academic or a scientist, his extensive expertise in public policy and knowledge of agriculture, environmental and health issues ultimately brought him to the Center for a Livable Future in 2011, where he is now the director of the Food System Policy Program. During his years working for members of Congress from the Midwest, Bob gained a knack for strategizing and "bringing the right people together," he says. 

Previously, Bob worked on Capitol Hill and in a state legislature, as well as for a family farm advocacy group. He also worked for the Pew Charitable Trusts, where he served as a senior officer at the Pew Environment Group following the dissemination of his work as Executive Director of the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production. 

Bob worked closely with staff at the Center and other experts from JHSPH on the Commission, which was a joint venture of Pew and JHSPH.  Ultimately, the Commission published 8 technical reports and one seminal report entitled "Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America."

"Food has become the social issue of our time," he says. "I was lucky enough to participate in an effort to shine a bright spotlight on one aspect of the food system that is in crisis."

At the Center, Bob's role will be to enhance policy efforts based on research conducted by the Center and other organizations. As the Center has grown substantially in recent years, one of Bob's responsibilities will be to ensure that it takes a coordinated approach to research and policy while optimizing partnerships with colleagues at other organizations.

Sarah Goldman

Sarah joined the Center for a Livable Future in 2019 as a Senior Program Coordinator with the Food System Policy Program, following work as an Emerson National Hunger Fellow.  As a fellow, Sarah worked on agricultural policy with the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and National Farm to School Network. At Carleton College, Sarah started an agricultural training program for fellow students that allowed them to learn from practitioners on topics ranging from soil health to water quality to business management, while also gaining hands-on farming experience. She’s also served as a community organizer in Nicaragua and as a student ambassador at the World Expo in Milan, which focused on food and nutrition.  

At the Center, Sarah conducts research and writes reports related to policies in key issue areas such as procurement, nutrition, antibiotic resistance, industrial food animal production, rural development, migrant food chain workers and more. She enjoys working on policy issues that get to the root causes of inequity in agriculture.

“There are many opportunities to spur positive social change through food systems work,” says Sarah. She finds that her work at the Center is a great opportunity to work on two food systems issues that are close to her heart—anti-hunger and agricultural production—while also allowing her to explore questions of equity and how to build diverse and inclusive communities within the food system. An avid cyclist, banjo player and gardener, Sarah spends as much time outdoors as possible.

Join us as we host Dr. Yael Schacher, Fatima Sanz, and Dr. W. Courtland Robinson as our fifth STEMulate The Vote Seminar Series panelists!

Yael Schacher, PhD

Yael Schacher is senior U.S. advocate at Refugees International in Washington D.C., where she focuses on asylum, refugee admissions, temporary protected status, and humanitarian visas. In recent reports for Refugees International, Yael has addressed the negative impacts of U.S. COVID-19 border and deportation policies and suggested alternative approaches that better respond to public health concerns while upholding the rights of asylum seekers.  Prior to joining Refugees International, Yael worked on her forthcoming book about the history of asylum in the United States as a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Historical Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Before that she spent several years teaching about immigration at the University of Connecticut and volunteering at the legal services office of the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. She has an M.A. in History and a Ph.D. in American Studies from Harvard University.

Fatima Sanz, M.S.Ed., MPA

As the Policy Strategist at World Education Services, Fatima tracks policy changes on the issue of immigrant economic integration at the state and federal level. She also works closely with partners to advocate for policies aimed at removing barriers to employment for immigrants and refugees. Fatima has a background in international education, and local and national policy research. She holds an MPA and an M.S.Ed. in International Education Development from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a B.S. in International Politics from Georgetown University. 

W. Courtland Robinson, Ph.D.

Courtland Robinson, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Health with a joint appointment in the Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, and is also core faculty with the Center for Humanitarian Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research interests have focused on populations in migration, whether displaced by conflict or natural disaster, or in the context of migrant labor and human trafficking.