Cyrus Jabbari shares how he was able to bring together his political science background and niche skills honed at Middlebury Institute to serve as the first-ever data chief for his office.
Middlebury Institute students in the International Education Management degree program share how they have overcome challenges to continue their professional development during a global pandemic.
| by Julie Johnson and Winnie Heh
Our recent online discussion gave insights into a day working as an interpreter. The panel featured faculty and alumni who have worked in a range of professional settings, including the U.S. State Department, COVID-19 testing centers, courtrooms, hospitals, and more. Watch the recording.
| by Kaitlin Emmons, Margarita Kalinina-Pohl, and Nomsa Ndongwe
Building on the successful outcomes of earlier partnerships on advancing women in STEM, the Middlebury Institute’s James Martin Center on Nonproliferation Studies and AFRICSIS held a virtual intensive course on WMD Nonproliferation and Security for Women in STEM from January 25–February 5, 2021.
| by Sheila Cameron, Anne Campbell, Thi Nguyen MAIEM ’20, Melissa Sorenson, and David Wick
No matter the field or discipline, remote work (and remote learning) are becoming increasingly crucial and may be the key to your success. Our experts explore how to succeed in intercultural virtual teams.
| by Sheila Cameron, Anne Campbell, Thi Nguyen MAIEM ’20, Melissa Sorenson, and David Wick
Our recent online discussion explored the challenges of working and learning remotely, and what you can do to help your virtual team succeed. Watch the recording.
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Middlebury Institute faculty members Jason Martel and Deniz Ortaçtepe co-edited a special isssue of TESOL Journal exploring the transformative potential of English Language Teaching for Social Justice.
Passion goes a long way. Looking back at my job search journey, I always had a better interview experience when I genuinely admired and wanted to work for the company. It’s hard for me to fake that passion. You do not have to “fall in love” with every company but there are ways to spark genuine interest.
