Some might consider State of the Union addresses boring, but for Brown students, they are an opportunity to party. Or at least an opportunity to join a virtual party where they can get real-time feedback from some of the country’s leading political experts.

Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs Master of Public Affairs student Hamidou “Hammi” Sylla produces a YouTube talk show — “Let's Just Talk with Hammi” — intended to bridge the gap between disciplines in the study of international relations and public policy.

Marlon Sherman ’22 MPA discusses his experience in the Brown MPA program and how it prepared him for his current role as the Impact Coordinator (Data Analyst) for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB).

Senior Fellow Alice Plane focuses on the various stakes that climate change poses to the planet’s ecosystems, including human societies, with a specific perspective on equity. The MPA seminar she led this Fall, Climate Diplomacy and International Negotiations in Practice, culminated in final papers that centered on current and future “success” of climate diplomacy. 

Salonee Singh '24 shares the impact that studying in Switzerland had on her IAPA studies as well as how it will help her navigate potential careers after graduation.

Ariela Rosenzweig ’24 explains how her experience in Sarajevo was invaluable to her IAPA studies.

Matthew Lioe ’24 shares how receiving a Watson Grant award contributed to his IAPA studies.

Annette Lee '23 shares her most rewarding experiences and the Watson Professors who have made an impact during her time at Brown

The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs has appointed 10 master's of public affairs students to its Director’s Fellowship cohort for the 2022-2023 academic year. Following a pilot launch the previous year, the Watson Director’s Fellowship Program connects MPA students to research opportunities alongside faculty across Watson’s Centers and Initiatives. 

Kethural Manokaran ’23 MPH/MPA shares her experience at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and what she envisions for her future.

Katie Goldenberg ’23 shares her experience as the Chair of the Watson Student Advisory Council