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September 5, 2008 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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Networking Event in Atlanta for “Germany Alumni” |
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 After returning from a challenging and exhilarating study, research or intern experience in Germany, many students and scholars find that it's hard to stay connected with Germany and connect with others in the US who have shared similar experiences there. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) would like to provide you with an opportunity to reestablish your link with Germany, your fellow "Germany Alumni", and with the German-American business community of the greater Atlanta area.
DAAD, in cooperation with the German Consulate in Atlanta, the German Cultural Center/Goethe Zentrum of Atlanta, and the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US, invites individuals in the Atlanta area who have studied, researched or interned in Germany to a networking reception. The event will feature a short talk by Stefan Grenzebach, President of Grenzebach Corporation in Newnan, GA, on the topic: "What does Atlanta mean for German businesses?" / "Parlaying your experience in Germany into future business opportunities"
Thursday, September 18
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Goethe-Zentrum / German Cultural Center
1197 Peachtree St NE, Colony Square, Plaza Level Atlanta, GA 30361
Tel: (404) 892-2388
(MARTA station: Arts Center; Free parking (4hrs) is available in the Colony Square Parking garage, parking tickets will be validated.)
 To register for the event, please fill out the following form by September 11:
www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=hE94YqW61iLJqaXpRKaxwg_3d_3d
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DAAD Goes to Belgium |
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Peter Kerrigan, Deputy Director of DAAD New York, will be representing the North American office of DAAD at the EAIE conference in Antwerp, Belgium next week.
Please feel free to contact him at the DAAD booth, if you would like more information about scholarships, internships and study abroad opportunities in Germany for U.S. and Canadian students, faculty, and scholars. The booth number is S 18 in the Special Hall next to building R.
Together with EAIE President Fiona Hunter of the Università Carlo Cattaneo and Peggy Pusch of the Intercultural Communication Institute and the Society of Intercultural Education Training and Research, Peter will run a workshop in Antwerp on networking and maximizing one’s potential at the conference. In addition, Lisa MacPherson of the EAIE head office, Caecilia J. van Peski of the Fontys Business School, and Peter will lead a speed-networking session for conference attendees. He will also be working with EAIE staff to run the Conference Newcomers’ dinner. We hope to see you in Belgium! |
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DAAD Bloggers Abroad - Undergraduate Scholars Share their Experiences |
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 You know the cliches -- bratwurst, beer and lederhosen... castles, mountains and rolling green pastures. But what's it really like when you're living and studying IN Germany, meeting the people there, and seeing the cities and sites for yourself? Jason Ernst, a current DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship holder, has volunteered to share his very personal impressions of Germany while he studies and lives there this year.
Jason Ernst, an Arizona native, is a third year student studying Economics and International Studies at the University of Arizona in Tucson. A brief stint in Germany at age 15 sparked his interest in German culture and the German language, and he has dreamed of returning to study there ever since. Thanks to the DAAD, his dream is now becoming reality. He will be spending the upcoming academic year at Albert-Ludwigs Universitaet in Freiburg, where he will study German financial markets, history, and international relations, as well as conduct comparative research on the German labor market. In addition to pursuing these academic endeavors, over the next year Jason will attempt to master the German language, indulge in his affinity for German culture and food, meet Freiburg locals and other German natives, and travel throughout Germany and its bordering European neighbors.
To read Jason's new blog, please visit www.daad.org/?p=bloggers |
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Gain Valuable Work Experience in Germany with TAP |
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For the 5th consecutive year, the Transatlantic Program (TAP) is offering a group of up to 25 select U.S. students the opportunity to gain work experience in Germany, following a ten-day full immersion seminar in Berlin, Germany. The TAP enables students to gain practical skills for their future careers, to improve their language abilities and to learn first-hand about the German business environment and culture. This experience is designed to promote personal growth, to help the participants become ambassadors for transatlantic business, as well as interculturally sensitive, flexible young professionals. Additionally, this program is intended to support German Departments at U.S. universities in raising awareness for the relevance of German language skills and their tangible value in international career advancement.
The TAP is organized by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening German-American business relations and intercultural understanding (www.gaccom.org). The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) generously co-finances the TAP with funds from its European Recovery Program (ERP), together with corporate and other sponsors. The patron of the TAP is Dr. Klaus Scharioth, German Ambassador to the United States. As in the past, the academic component of the program will be conducted in cooperation with the University of Illinois at Chicago by Professor Helga Kraft. For the internship placement we partner with InWEnt, Capacity Building International, in Germany.
The focus with regard to academic backgrounds is on business, engineering and renewable energies, together with at least 2 years of college-level German.
Student application deadline for the Transatlantic Program 2009 is Friday, October 24, 2008.
The Application Package for students is available on our website, under “Apply now.” For more information and to read about the experiences of former TAP participants, please visit www.transatlanticprogram.org.
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September 12, 2008 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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DAAD Science Tour 2008 |
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 “Life Sciences in Germany: New Developments in Research, Interdisciplinary Cooperation, and Higher Education”
From December 7 to December 12, DAAD will sponsor an informational visit on current developments of life science in Germany, addressing various aspects of higher education, research funding, interdisciplinary cooperation and industrial application. Special focus will be given to scientific developments in the fields of neuroscience and medicine. Participants will visit various universities and research institutions in Germany, and will meet with possible future partners in research and student exchange.
North American participants in this program are typically senior faculty, researchers and administrators from leading universities in the US and Canada, policy makers in national agencies, and other experts in the fields of science and higher education. Although the program will focus on life science topics, all institutes and initiatives in the program represent the current state of science in general in Germany. The program will be in English. All program-related costs in Germany (accommodations, travel, most meals) will be borne by the DAAD. Intercontinental travel is at the participants’ expense.
Applications must be received by October 17th, 2008.
For further information, please visit www.daad.org/page/sciencetour/
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GAIN Annual Meeting Encourages Young Researchers to Return to Germany |
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German experts in science, business and politics recently met at the annual meeting of the German Academic International Network (GAIN) in Boston. This was the eighth time that GAIN, a joint initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), DAAD and the DFG, in cooperation with the German Scholars Organization (GSO), had invited young German researchers and scientists currently working in the USA and Canada to spend a weekend exchanging information and ideas.
One of the goals of the GAIN meeting is to encourage German researchers and scientists currently working in the USA and Canada to return to Germany. At the Boston meeting, numerous representatives from the German scientific and business communities spent three days presenting the opportunities and prospects for a career in Germany to some 200 young researchers and scientists. There were lectures, presentations and exhibits from 19 universities and higher education institutions conveying a diverse impression of the German higher education system and its far-reaching changes.
Read more about the meeting at www.dfg.de/en/news/press_releases/2008/press_release_2008_47.html |
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Seeking Applicants for German Chancellor Fellowship |
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Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships annually to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors who are citizens of the United States. The program, which also includes fellowships for citizens of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite.
The German Chancellor Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. Applicants design individual projects and decide at which institutions or organizations to pursue them. Successful candidates have come from such fields as government, social and policy sciences, law, journalism, communications, management, finance, economics, architecture, public service, the humanities, the arts, and environmental affairs. Candidates from the life sciences and engineering will be considered if their topics have a compelling social or humanistic dimension.
The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded by language classes in Germany. Monthly stipends range from 2,000 to 3,000 EUR, and allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and introductory German language instruction in the United States. A bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates must have received their degree after September 1, 1997. Application deadline for 2009-2010 awards: October 31, 2008.
Applications and information for U.S. citizens are available at www.humboldt-foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_id=4074
For information on alumni of the German Chancellor Fellowship Program, go to www.americanfriends-of-avh.org |
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"Research in Germany" Website Relaunches |
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 The English-language Internet portal www.research-in-germany.de relaunched earlier this month with fresh new features web content. The site, which is administered by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF), provides comprehensive information for foreign scientists on research opportunities in Germany.
New are, among other things, a current news and event service, a web catalog with over 200 links and a targeted meta-search for sites devoted to research and development. An English-language newsletter will begin publishing shortly on events and news in the German research landscape.
"With this site we want to present the most important areas of research in Germany and invite you to explore the Land of Ideas. The research institutes are looking forward to hearing from you and to speak with you on joint cooperation,” said Dr. Annette Schavan, Federal Minister for Education and Research.
Check it out at www.research-in-germany.de
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September 19, 2008 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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The 2008/9 DAAD Young Ambassadors: Trained Peer Advisors for Study in Germany
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The 2008/9 DAAD Young Ambassadors
As deadlines approach for several DAAD scholarships and for many study abroad programs, many students are faced with questions about study and research in Germany. "Which university is best for my subject area?" "Can I get by in Germany if I don't speak the language?" "Is Freiburg really a fun city?" The DAAD Young Ambassadors are here to help!
DAAD Young Ambassadors are North American undergrads who have recently studied in Germany and have received training from DAAD to inform their fellow students about the various study, research and internship programs Germany has to offer, as well as a wide array of scholarship opportunities. They're also happy to share their first-hand experience through advice and tips. There are 25 Young Ambassadors in this, the program's fourth year, so you're bound to find one who shares your field of study or geographical location.
Representatives from universities and other organizations are also welcome to call on the Young Ambassadors for support at study abroad fairs, information sessions and other events related to higher education in Germany.
Meet this year's DAAD Young Ambassadors and find out how to contact them via email at www.daad.org/?p=ambassadors2008
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Eleventh Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education |
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The University of Rhode Island International Engineering Program is pleased to announce the Eleventh Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education, to be held this year in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island November 6–9.
Co-sponsored by DAAD, the Rhode Island colloquium is designed for engineering and language educators, international program administrators, deans, provosts, presidents, corporate leaders, as well as public sector representatives. It provides an interdisciplinary forum for discussing and sharing ideas and best practices pertaining to the education of engineers for today's global workplace. Keynote speakers will be Dr. Subra Suresh, MIT's Dean of Engineering and Dr. Gary Downey, Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Virginia Tech.
For further details and registration information, see www.uri.edu/iep/colloquia/index.html
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New Web-Portal for Germany Alumni Goes Live |
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On September 11, a new Germany Internet portal titled "Alumniportal" officially went live. The portal is aimed at people who studied, or had some form of education in Germany, and hopes to provide a platform for sustainable networking.
Over 230,000 international alumni are supervised through the organizations InWEnt, DAAD, AGEF, ZAV and Goethe-Institut each year. With the support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development the organizations have now launched this Website to promote long-lasting networking. Alumniportal Deutschland links people beyond professional and cultural boundaries.
Furthermore, the website wants to prevent contact just fizzling out and describes the advantages to alumni as follows: “Many alumni possess valuable knowledge and have many contacts. For example, they are able to assist with a new beginning or a return to the workplace, they can build up and support networks or assist companies and organizations as on-the-ground competent advisory partners – they are an invaluable source of skills. Not only do Alumni have the necessary expertise, they have also acquired linguistic and intercultural skills during their stay in Germany.”
Alumniportal is now available as a beta version in German and English as follows: www.alumniportal-deutschland.org/. The portal is accessible worldwide and interested Germany alumni can sign up for free and use the portal already. The website is currently inviting alumni from Africa to sign up in the first stage and so therefore the topics currently on the website are focussed on the region.
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More German Students Choosing Foreign Universities |
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The number of German students attending foreign universities has increased in the last year by nearly 7.5 percent, and has practically doubled since 1996, according to Germany’s Federal Statistics Office (Destatis). Forty-eight of every 1,000 German students study abroad, according to the report. The statistics find that German students favor studying in the Netherlands, the U.K., Austria and Switzerland.
Destatis also reported that more foreign students are attending German institutions, with an increase of 88 percent over 10 years.
The Local, an English-language German news source, reported the findings this week. Read the full article at www.thelocal.de |
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September 26, 2008 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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Deadline Approcahing for StADaF Funding for 2009 Conferences |
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 Faculty members and advanced graduate students in the humanities, social sciences and related fields are invited to apply for co-funding to organize workshops, seminars and conferences that embrace the interdisciplinary and/or comparative study of the history, politics, economics, law, society, culture and the arts of Germany.
StADaF (Ständige Arbeitsgruppe Deutsch als Fremdsprache / Standing Committee for German as a Foreign Language) funds are made available by the German Foreign Office to encourage distinguished scholarly contributions to a deeper understanding of contemporary Germany in the US.
For conferences January-June 2009, applications must be received by October 15, 2008.
For more information, please visit www.daad.org/?p=conference
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DAAD Science Tour 2008 |
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“Life Sciences in Germany: New Developments in Research, Interdisciplinary Cooperation, and Higher Education”
From December 7 to December 12, DAAD will sponsor an informational visit on current developments of life science in Germany, addressing various aspects of higher education, research funding, interdisciplinary cooperation and industrial application. Special focus will be given to scientific developments in the fields of neuroscience and medicine. Participants will visit various universities and research institutions in Germany, and will meet with possible future partners in research and student exchange.
North American participants in this program are typically senior faculty, researchers and administrators from leading universities in the US and Canada, policy makers in national agencies, and other experts in the fields of science and higher education. Although the program will focus on life science topics, all institutes and initiatives in the program represent the current state of science in general in Germany. The program will be in English. All program-related costs in Germany (accommodations, travel, most meals) will be borne by the DAAD. Intercontinental travel is at the participants’ expense.
Applications must be received by October 17th, 2008.
For further information, please visit www.daad.org/page/sciencetour/
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Study Abroad to Reach Out to Minority Students |
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Minority students are less likely to study abroad, but that’s likely to start changing, according to an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
In 2005 minority students made up 32 percent of all undergraduates, says the U.S. Education Department. But they accounted for only 17 percent of undergraduates who studied abroad in 2005-6, an increase of barely 1.5 percent over a decade ago, according to the Institute of International Education. That gap troubles study-abroad professionals, who worry that too many needy minority students slip through the cracks.
Reasons for this inequality in study abroad is attributed to tradition, financial issues and fear of prejudice abroad.
To breach this gap, college study abroad offices are working on ways of reaching minority students through scholarships, meetings and informational materials, as well as diversifying their own staffs. As study abroad expands among all American university students, new efforts focusing on minority students can be expected.
To read the complete article, please visit www.chronicle.com/weekly/v55/i05/05b01201.htm (subscription required)
Diversity Abroad, a website where minority students can access details and scholarship information about study abroad, is located at www.diversityabroad.com
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New Poll: Where in Germany is it Most Important to You to Study and Live? |
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Where would you rather go to study in Germany? A In a major city, outside but near a major city, in a university town or in a smaller town not near a city?
Vote now at www.daad.org/#poll |
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