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Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Globe and Mail
AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada Announce 10 Young Visionaries Named to the 2025-2026 Eureka Fellowship for Youth Changemakers in Canada
New class of Eureka Fellows selected for their outstanding efforts to build a healthier, more equitable world and will receive support to amplify their sustainability impact in Canada and around the globe
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
enFocus closes fellowship year with impact celebration
SOUTH BEND — enFocus, a local nonprofit that attracts talent to bring innovation to the South Bend-Elkhart region, will gather with supporters from 5-6:30 p.m. July 16 at Hotel Elkhart. The event marks the completion of their Fellowship year and enFocus' commitment to building stronger communities through talent attraction, sponsored innovation projects and entrepreneurship, a statement from enFocus reads. The live event will be held at Hotel Elkhart, 500 S. Main St., Elkhart. The 2024-2025 Impact Celebration will highlight the achievements of 36 Fellows who worked with partners to fulfill more than 100 meaningful projects in the region this year alone. enFocus Fellows will present posters on 20 of the projects executed in collaboration with a variety of community partners. Projects presented will include, but are not limited to, the following: efforts to bolster South Bend's urban tree canopy, progress in economic and community development in Marshall County, home repair in the Niles-Buchanan, Michigan, area, and more. At 5:30 p.m, enFocus President Andrew Wiand and a guest speaker will give remarks on enFocus and its efforts to combat the 'brain drain' by attracting and retaining talent in northern Indiana. Andrew Wiand will be available for interviews immediately following, as well as event presenters. The event is open and free of charge to enFocus partners, supporters and interested community members. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are requested.
Malay Mail
27-06-2025
- Science
- Malay Mail
Academy of Sciences Malaysia at 30: A true shaper of our future, or mere commentator? — Ahmad Ibrahim
JUNE 27 — As the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) marks its 30th anniversary this year, it's worth pausing to ask: has it truly become the change maker it aspired to be? From an inaugural cohort of 50 distinguished Fellows to a current membership exceeding 500, ASM's growth is undeniable. Its ambition to position itself as the nation's foremost science thought leader, however, remains a work in progress — both promising and fraught with challenges. A champion of thought leadership? In its early years, ASM was envisioned as a high-level, non-partisan body providing independent, science-based advice to the government and society. Its founding principles mirrored those of national academies in advanced economies: a sanctuary for scientific intellect, an honest broker in policy deliberations, and a custodian of national scientific direction. To its credit, ASM has produced landmark policy studies, convened dialogues on pressing issues such as water management, energy security, food sustainability, and climate resilience, and provided input for national policies like the 10-10 Malaysian Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economy (MySTIE) Framework. In recent years, ASM's push for circular economy discourse and emphasis on sustainability science are encouraging signs of a body striving to remain relevant in a volatile and rapidly transforming global landscape. Yet, one must ask — has ASM succeeded in embedding itself into the nation's decision-making DNA? Or has it been more of a boutique advisory institution, heard selectively and conveniently by policymakers when alignment suits? The challenges that linger Despite its achievements, ASM faces several structural and operational challenges if it is to claim — and sustain — the mantle of a true change maker. One is about maintaining independence in a politicised environment. The Malaysian policy ecosystem has, for decades, been characterised by the politicisation of expertise. The risk for any government-linked body is the temptation to play it safe. ASM must guard its independence vigorously, ensuring its advice remains evidence-based, candid, and unafraid to challenge the status quo — even when politically inconvenient. Bridging science and society is a challenge. While ASM has been relatively successful in engaging the government, its footprint among the Malaysian public remains modest. In an era where misinformation and pseudoscience spread rapidly, a thought leader must also be a public educator. ASM must broaden its outreach, becoming a household name associated with credible, accessible science communication, especially on controversial issues like climate change, vaccines, and emerging technologies. ASM must invest in storytelling — framing science not as abstract, elite knowledge, but as a lived, daily experience that touches livelihoods, aspirations, and fears of ordinary Malaysians. — Picture by Unsplash/Takashi Miyazaki Funding and talent sustainability continue to be a concern. Sustainable, apolitical funding remains a chronic issue for most academies in developing countries. ASM must diversify its revenue base, perhaps through partnerships, endowments, and commissioned studies, to maintain operational independence and attract top-tier, diverse expertise beyond the conventional academic establishment. Reinventing for the next generation remains an important agenda. The Academy's Fellow demographic still skews towards senior academics, many of whom have spent careers in public universities. While their experience is invaluable, ASM must actively create pathways for young, diverse voices — including social scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and civic scientists — to shape national discourse. Many agree ASM should become a convenor of difficult conversations. Moving forward, Malaysia's biggest challenges — from energy transition to artificial intelligence ethics to food security — demand interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral deliberations. ASM is uniquely positioned to convene these difficult, and often contentious, conversations. But it must be prepared to navigate political sensitivities, institutional inertia, and public scepticism. The path forward The time is ripe for ASM to reimagine its role not just as an advisor, but as a national conscience for science, technology, and innovation. Its next chapter should see it adopting a more activist stance: proactively setting national agendas, identifying blind spots in policy, and mobilising scientific communities towards socially inclusive outcomes. ASM must also invest in storytelling — framing science not as abstract, elite knowledge, but as a lived, daily experience that touches livelihoods, aspirations, and fears of ordinary Malaysians. Only then can it earn the trust capital needed to be a genuine change maker. In marking its 30th year, ASM stands at a strategic crossroads. It has history, credibility, and a platform. Whether it evolves into a bold, independent, and people-centred academy, or remains a polite policy appendage, depends on its willingness to embrace discomfort, dissent, and diversity in pursuit of national progress. That, ultimately, will decide if ASM will shape Malaysia's future — or merely comment on it. At the end of the day, ASM must strive to deliver its tagline, Think Science, Celebrate Technology and Inspire Innovation. * Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Ibrahim is affiliated with the Tan Sri Omar Centre for STI Policy Studies at UCSI University and is an associate fellow at the Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies, Universiti Malaya. ** This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail.
Malaysian Reserve
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
CIEE Announces Latin America Student Fellows
Thirty-two students awarded up to a full scholarship to study abroad with CIEE in Latin America SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) announced the Fall 2025 cohort of CIEE's Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellows, including 32 students from 26 colleges who will study abroad on scholarship in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Mexico. CIEE's commitment to Leading Change in Study Abroad in Latin America includes providing up to 100 full semester scholarships and a living stipend of $2,000 to 100 US college students in Fall '25 and Spring '26. Combined with 30% financial grants on all CIEE programs in Latin America brings the total Leading Change in Study Abroad in Latin America investment to over $2 million. CIEE hopes to encourage more students to embrace the rich history, culture, and languages of Latin America. In addition to awarding scholarships and discounts, CIEE has launched dozens of new study abroad programs in Latin America, including programs in business, engineering, computer science, ecology, and sustainability, as well as offering international internships in all CIEE locations. CIEE's Latin America locations include Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Monteverde, Costa Rica; Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic; Mérida, Mexico; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The CIEE Latin America Student Fellows will share their journeys with peers via social media, blogs, and video storytelling to inspire their fellow classmates to consider studying abroad in Latin America. When they return home, they will serve as CIEE campus ambassadors at their US colleges and universities, continuing their impact as advocates for global learning and cross-cultural exchange. Below is the full cohort of Fall 2025 CIEE Latin America Student Fellows, their home colleges, and their CIEE study abroad programs: Buenos Aires, Argentina Carmen Rodriguez, Merrimack College, Semester in Buenos Aires Sarah Cavallaro, Central Michigan University, Semester in Buenos Aires Joscelyn Caldwell, Tulane University of Louisiana, Semester in Buenos Aires Sophia Neal, California Polytechnic State University, Semester in Buenos Aires Olivia Goering, Allegheny College, Liberal Arts Angelina Bourgi, The New School, Liberal Arts Abby Russ, University of South Alabama, Liberal Arts Mérida, Mexico Dylan Boling, Tulane University of Louisiana, Semester in Yucatan Tziavi Melendez, Tufts University, Semester in Yucatan Emma Bryzik, Oakland University, Open Campus Block Julia Hanson, University Of Kansas, Liberal Arts Monteverde, Costa Rica Leticia Avila, College of Lake County, Semester in Monteverde Olivia Bohl, Northern Michigan University, Semester in Monteverde Milad Khezrefaridi, The University of Texas at Austin, Semester in Monteverde Emma Lim, California Polytechnic State University, Open Campus Block Naomi Kramer, University of Florida, Open Campus Block Claire Wolfe, Arizona State University, Sustainability + The Environment Melissa Santiesteban, University of Florida, Sustainability + The Environment Aden Howell, University of Colorado-Boulder, Sustainability + The Environment Chiharu Imaki, University of Washington, Tropical Ecology + Conservation Jennifer Adu, Virginia State University, Tropical Ecology + Conservation Jazlyn Howell, Virginia State University, Tropical Ecology + Conservation Santiago, Chile Emily Tiihonen, Kalamazoo College, Semester in Santiago CH Kara Juhl, University of Iowa, Liberal Arts Isabella Wilson, Indiana University-Bloomington, Liberal Arts Duncan Gallagher, Western Washington University, Liberal Arts Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Crislenny Mendez, Hunter College, Semester in Santiago DR Margaret Stapleton, Wofford College, Liberal Arts Multiple Open Campus Block Locations Jacqueline Martinez, Rutgers University, Open Campus Blocks: Buenos Aires, Argentina + Monteverde, Costa Rica + Mérida, Mexico Mariana Londono, Merrimack College, Open Campus Blocks: Buenos Aires, Argentina + Santiago, Chile + Monteverde, Costa Rica Madison Altenbach, Northern Arizona University, Open Campus Blocks: Mérida, Mexico + Monteverde, Costa Rica + Buenos Aires, Argentina Alma Wigzell, Western Washington University, Open Campus Blocks: Santiago, Chile + Buenos Aires, Argentina For updates from the Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellows, follow CIEEStudyAbroad and the hashtags #CIEELATAM and #CIEEStudyAbroad on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. This Latin America Student Fellowship is just one of several CIEE initiatives designed to open doors to Latin America for students of all backgrounds, including: $5,500 grants for Open Campus Block programs (semester cost: $11,000) $2,500 grants on Summer Global Internships (now $4,950) Reduced pricing for all Mérida programs starting January 2026 With these efforts, we hope to lead a new generation of students to embrace learning opportunities in Latin America. About CIEE: Since 1947, CIEE has built bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures through study abroad and international exchange programs that advance peace in our world. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Learn more at Media contact: Leslie Taylor, media@ (207) 553-4274
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CIEE Announces Latin America Student Fellows
Thirty-two students awarded up to a full scholarship to study abroad with CIEE in Latin America SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) announced the Fall 2025 cohort of CIEE's Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellows, including 32 students from 26 colleges who will study abroad on scholarship in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Mexico. CIEE's commitment to Leading Change in Study Abroad in Latin America includes providing up to 100 full semester scholarships and a living stipend of $2,000 to 100 US college students in Fall '25 and Spring '26. Combined with 30% financial grants on all CIEE programs in Latin America brings the total Leading Change in Study Abroad in Latin America investment to over $2 million. CIEE hopes to encourage more students to embrace the rich history, culture, and languages of Latin America. In addition to awarding scholarships and discounts, CIEE has launched dozens of new study abroad programs in Latin America, including programs in business, engineering, computer science, ecology, and sustainability, as well as offering international internships in all CIEE locations. CIEE's Latin America locations include Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Monteverde, Costa Rica; Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic; Mérida, Mexico; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The CIEE Latin America Student Fellows will share their journeys with peers via social media, blogs, and video storytelling to inspire their fellow classmates to consider studying abroad in Latin America. When they return home, they will serve as CIEE campus ambassadors at their US colleges and universities, continuing their impact as advocates for global learning and cross-cultural exchange. Below is the full cohort of Fall 2025 CIEE Latin America Student Fellows, their home colleges, and their CIEE study abroad programs: Buenos Aires, Argentina Carmen Rodriguez, Merrimack College, Semester in Buenos Aires Sarah Cavallaro, Central Michigan University, Semester in Buenos Aires Joscelyn Caldwell, Tulane University of Louisiana, Semester in Buenos Aires Sophia Neal, California Polytechnic State University, Semester in Buenos Aires Olivia Goering, Allegheny College, Liberal Arts Angelina Bourgi, The New School, Liberal Arts Abby Russ, University of South Alabama, Liberal Arts Mérida, Mexico Dylan Boling, Tulane University of Louisiana, Semester in Yucatan Tziavi Melendez, Tufts University, Semester in Yucatan Emma Bryzik, Oakland University, Open Campus Block Julia Hanson, University Of Kansas, Liberal Arts Monteverde, Costa Rica Leticia Avila, College of Lake County, Semester in Monteverde Olivia Bohl, Northern Michigan University, Semester in Monteverde Milad Khezrefaridi, The University of Texas at Austin, Semester in Monteverde Emma Lim, California Polytechnic State University, Open Campus Block Naomi Kramer, University of Florida, Open Campus Block Claire Wolfe, Arizona State University, Sustainability + The Environment Melissa Santiesteban, University of Florida, Sustainability + The Environment Aden Howell, University of Colorado-Boulder, Sustainability + The Environment Chiharu Imaki, University of Washington, Tropical Ecology + Conservation Jennifer Adu, Virginia State University, Tropical Ecology + Conservation Jazlyn Howell, Virginia State University, Tropical Ecology + Conservation Santiago, Chile Emily Tiihonen, Kalamazoo College, Semester in Santiago CH Kara Juhl, University of Iowa, Liberal Arts Isabella Wilson, Indiana University-Bloomington, Liberal Arts Duncan Gallagher, Western Washington University, Liberal Arts Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Crislenny Mendez, Hunter College, Semester in Santiago DR Margaret Stapleton, Wofford College, Liberal Arts Multiple Open Campus Block Locations Jacqueline Martinez, Rutgers University, Open Campus Blocks: Buenos Aires, Argentina + Monteverde, Costa Rica + Mérida, Mexico Mariana Londono, Merrimack College, Open Campus Blocks: Buenos Aires, Argentina + Santiago, Chile + Monteverde, Costa Rica Madison Altenbach, Northern Arizona University, Open Campus Blocks: Mérida, Mexico + Monteverde, Costa Rica + Buenos Aires, Argentina Alma Wigzell, Western Washington University, Open Campus Blocks: Santiago, Chile + Buenos Aires, Argentina For updates from the Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellows, follow CIEEStudyAbroad and the hashtags #CIEELATAM and #CIEEStudyAbroad on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. This Latin America Student Fellowship is just one of several CIEE initiatives designed to open doors to Latin America for students of all backgrounds, including: $5,500 grants for Open Campus Block programs (semester cost: $11,000) $2,500 grants on Summer Global Internships (now $4,950) Reduced pricing for all Mérida programs starting January 2026 With these efforts, we hope to lead a new generation of students to embrace learning opportunities in Latin America. About CIEE: Since 1947, CIEE has built bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures through study abroad and international exchange programs that advance peace in our world. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Learn more at Media contact: Leslie Taylor, media@ (207) 553-4274 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
