Life @ Watson
A vibrant community of students, scholars, and visitors, the Watson Institute strives to enhance our understanding of the world's greatest challenges and offer comparative and innovative ideas and solutions.
Life @ Watson
A vibrant community of students, scholars, and visitors, the Watson Institute strives to enhance our understanding of the world's greatest challenges and offer comparative and innovative ideas and solutions.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global leader in the study of international and public affairs, the Watson Institute considers diversity and inclusion central to its mission of promoting a just and peaceful world.
Student Experience
News from Watson
Student Spotlight: Marcos Montoya Andrade ’25
Senior International and Public Affairs concentrator Marcos Montoya Andrade's summer internship project at The League of United Latin American Citizens has earned national media attention.
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Out of 35 applicants, the Watson Institute has selected nine students for the 2024-2025 Director’s Fellowship cohort, offering them the chance to collaborate on research with faculty across the Institute's centers and initiatives.
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Known as the Voyager Scholarship, the program aims to support future public service leaders through meaningful work-travel experiences, generous financial aid and a robust mentor network.
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News from Watson
Alumni Spotlight: Laura Cianciolo ’24 MPA
Laura Cianciolo, who earned her Master of Public Affairs at the Watson Institute in 2024, credits her Watson-acquired expertise in statistics, econometrics, data visualization, problem-solving skills and interdisciplinary problem-solving with empowering her to conduct more sophisticated and meaningful research.
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New International and Public Affairs (IAPA) Departmental Undergraduate Group (DUG) leaders Oluwanifemi Adetunji and Jordan Lac plan to increase the sense of cohesiveness and community within IAPA.
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Watson's Graduate Program in Development (GPD) fieldwork opportunities informed Rehan Rafay Jamil's research focus. Jamil says the ability to cross traditional academic boundaries encouraged by the GPD improved his research, while the program's financial backing allowed him to do critical fieldwork.
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