The Graduate School
Partner University: US Scholars Program
The Graduate School
Priya Rathi
The Graduate School
Partner University: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Yufeng Sun
The Graduate School
Partner University: Peking University
Report from the McDonnell Academy Presidents’ Forum
One of the coolest things about being a McDonnell scholar is to have close-up contact and connection with institutional leaders, presidents, provosts, and vice-chancellors of the universities.
Raising awareness about challenges like climate change can be just as important as making laws
Leaders of developing countries might have a more crucial task — to enhance the public awareness of the environmental crisis the world is facing, and to provide alternative solutions for industry
Humanities: bringing a different—and necessary—perspective to the global issue of Food, Water and Sustainability
Literature is able to reach audiences from diverse backgrounds, present the fruits of scientific research in an approachable way, and offer inspirations for new scientific explorations.
Mental health: growing global knowledge means more support for people
Through the knowledge shared in the Aging & Public Health session of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy Symposium, I started to think more about the daily impact of our research for family and society, an important motivation for me.
Career building and leadership advice for PhD and graduate students around the world
McDonnell scholars note that these tips are especially important as the academic job market is in a transitional period.
Zhen Tian
The Graduate School
Partner University: Peking University
Jose Patricio Sullivan
The Graduate School
Partner University: University of Chile