Global Studies Center

Synonyms: 
GSC
Global Studies

Careers in Technology and Data Analytics

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Technology & Data
Presenter: 
Neha Chanu
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/31/2022 - 11:00

Whether it be the development of a new app, advocating for new health care policies, creating accessible transportation, or building defense systems, all major projects require a form of data collection and interpretation. The collection and analyzation of data plays an ever-increasing critical role in our society. Speakers, including several alums from the social sciences, will share their career path to the fields of technology and data.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Pivoting to Careers in Technology and Data Analytics

Subtitle: 
Global Career Week: Technology & Data
Presenter: 
Various
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/30/2022 - 12:00 to 13:00

Whether it be the development of a new app, advocating for new health care policies, creating accessible transportation, or building defense systems, all major projects require a form of data collection and interpretation. The collection and analyzation of data plays an ever-increasing critical role in our society. Speakers, including several alums from the social sciences, will share their career path to the fields of technology and data.

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Global Career Week 2022

Presenter: 
Multiple Presenters
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 03/28/2022 - 09:00 to Fri, 04/01/2022 - 18:00

Join us from March 28th to April 1st for the 2022 Global Career Week!

This series features over 25 sessions covering the breadth of careers and competencies currently sought in the international economy. Network with and learn from Pitt alumni and other experts on how to gear up and navigate the competitive job market. Themes for the week include technology and data , health and well-being, human rights, security and diplomacy, entrepreneurism, and international development.

Contact Person: 
Elaine Linn
Contact Email: 
eel58@pitt.edu

Faculty Workshop: Applying Arts Methods to Climate and Environmental Research Across the Disciplines

Subtitle: 
Climates of Change
Presenter: 
geographer and poet Eric Magrane and visual artist Allison Rowe
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 03/18/2022 - 11:00

Climates of Change
Join us for a series of events related to climate change and water!

Friday March 18, 2022 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | 4217 Posvar Hall
Faculty Workshop: Applying Arts Methods to Climate and Environmental Research Across the Disciplines
A workshop led by visiting geographer and poet Eric Magrane and visual artist Allison Rowe. Please register in advance.

Register here - https://bit.ly/PittClimatesofChange

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Shalini Puri
Contact Email: 
spuri@pitt.edu

Water Forms: Re-Imagining H20 through Paint, Poetry, and Postcard

Subtitle: 
Climates of Change
Presenter: 
visual artist Allison Rowe and geographer and poet Eric Magrane
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 03/17/2022 - 18:00

Climates of Change
Join us for a series of events related to climate change and water!

Thursday March 17, 2022 | 6 pm - 8:30 pm | 1500 Posvar Hal
Water Forms: Re-Imagining H20 through Paint, Poetry, and Postcard
A workshop for students with visual artist Allison Rowe and geographer and poet Eric Magrane.
Limited seats, please register. Eligible for OCC, Honors, and Pitt Global credit.

Register here - https://bit.ly/PittClimatesofChange

Location: 
1500 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Shalini Puri
Contact Email: 
spuri@pitt.edu

Creative-Critical Practices for the Anthropocene: Thinking through Place, Poetry, and the Visual Arts

Subtitle: 
Climates of Change
Presenter: 
poet Eric Magrane and visual artist Allison Rowe
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 03/16/2022 - 15:00

Climates of Change
Join us for a series of events related to climate change! Each event will focus on a different topic and is designed for different audience members.

Creative-Critical Practices for the Anthropocene: Thinking through Place, Poetry, and the Visual Arts
A talk by geographer and poet Eric Magrane and visual artist Allison Rowe, followed by Q&A. Open to the public with Pitt ID or prior registration. Eligible for OCC, Honors, and Pitt Global credit. Hybrid event with options to join virtually or in-person!

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall & Zoom
Contact Person: 
Shalini Puri
Contact Email: 
spuri@pitt.edu

Mini Course: Technology, Humanity, and Social Justice - SATURDAY

Presenter: 
Andrew Meade McGee, Jacqueline Lipton, Song Shi
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 03/19/2022 - 08:30

Spring Mini-Course: Technology, Humanity, and Social Justice - SATURDAY

● Session 3 – 8:30AM-10:00AM: Group Activity: Analyzing Governance and Technology Case Study

● Session 4 – 10:15AM-11:30AM: Andrew Meade McGee, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of History, Carnegie Mellon University

LUNCH 11:30AM-1:00PM

● Session 5 – 1:00PM-2:15PM: Jacqueline Lipton, Assistant Professor of Legal Writing, School of Law, University of Pittsburgh

Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

Mini Course: Technology, Humanity, and Social Justice - FRIDAY

Presenter: 
Erin Dalton & Roy Austin
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 03/18/2022 - 17:00

First session of Spring Mini-Course: Technology, Humanity, and Social Justice

5:00PM-5:15PM: Welcome Remarks and Overview of Course
Session 1 – 5:15PM-6:30PM: Erin Dalton, Director of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Session 2 – 6:45PM-8:00PM: Roy Austin, VP of Civil Rights and Deputy General Counsel of Facebook

Location: 
Zoom
Cost: 
Free, registration required
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

International Toolkit: CIA Site Visit

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/15/2022 - 17:00 to 18:00

The Central Intelligence Agency invites University of Pittsburgh Asian Studies Center students to an hour long Information Session on March 15 from 5-6 pm in Posvar Hall 4217. Two CIA officers will provide information about the mission of Agency and how the organization performs that mission around the world. They will discuss student internship and career opportunities and the application process, specifically highlighting the Directorate of Operations and the Directorate of Analysis.

Location: 
4217 Posvar

World Water Day

Presenter: 
Shalini Puri
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 03/22/2022 - 11:00

Join us in celebrating World Water Day! From celebrating water to saving water, we will use art, activities, and action to explore the topic of water. This event will be held in the Global Hub from 11:00am-5:00pm and will consist of engaging and educational hands-on activities for students and faculty alike!

Location: 
Global Hub

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