McDonnell International Scholars Academy
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| Type | Education and research |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. Louis, United States |
Region served | Global |
| Website | mcdonnell.wustl.edu |
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy (MISA) is an alliance between universities that supports collaboration on research, development of joint educational opportunities, and joint research conferences.[1][2]
The program features a graduate-level endowed scholarship program for international students to study at Washington University in St. Louis.[3][4] Founded in 2005, the Academy's core mission is to develop a community of future global leaders from partner institutions worldwide.[5][6][7] Through its network comprising more than 30 partner universities, the Academy also facilitates research collaboration across institutions on critical global issues.[8][9] The program is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States.[7]
History[edit]
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy was conceived by Washington University’s 14th Chancellor, Mark S. Wrighton, as the university’s lead globalization initiative.[10] The program is named after John F. McDonnell, who provided an initial $10 million gift to establish the Academy in 2005.[11][12] The first cohort of eighteen international scholars arrived on campus in 2006. Since then, the program has enabled more than 200 graduate and professional students from around the world to pursue advanced degrees at Washington University free of charge.
The Academy began as a partnership with 15 universities in Asia.[13] Since its inception, it has expanded geographically to include more than 30 partner universities on six continents. The Academy strives to have at least one scholar from each partner institution in residence at Washington University at all times.[14] It is “the first of its kind in the United States to create such a tie with foreign universities.”[3] U.S. scholars have participated in the program since 2012. An additional opportunity for international candidates from non-partner universities was introduced in 2020, expanding diversity and access for students from other countries.
Professor James Wertsch served as the Academy’s founding director. In 2018, Kurt Dirks, Bank of America Professor of Managerial Leadership, succeeded Wertsch as both director of the McDonnell Academy and vice chancellor for international affairs of Washington University.[15]
Educational program[edit]
The McDonnell Academy supports doctoral and professional Master’s degree students from around the world to pursue their studies at Washington University and prepares them for future leadership in government, business and other professional fields. Prospective scholars apply to the McDonnell Academy and also apply separately to eligible graduate or professional degree programs at one of Washington University’s seven academic schools. The Academy selects scholars based on outstanding academic potential and on applicants’ commitment to learning about international issues and global leadership. Admitted scholars receive full tuition, a living stipend and a travel allowance, while being exposed to leadership training and special educational and cultural events.[3]
Each scholar receives the individual guidance and mentorship of a Washington University faculty member, who serves as Ambassador to the scholar’s home university.[16] The Academy’s programming focuses on developing three core pillars: a global mindset, leadership and community. Distinctive programmatic activities include cohort trips to Washington, D.C. and to New York City where the scholars engage with leaders in business and government.[4][17]
Partners[edit]
The McDonnell Academy is a global partnership network comprising more than 30 universities.[18] Partner institutions share a commitment to excellence in research and to the importance of international collaboration. Faculty Ambassadors from Washington University act as liaisons to partner institutions and work to establish research and other collaborations.[16] Research efforts of the program include a bioenergy consortium that spans India and the US.[19]
List of partner universities[18][edit]
McDonnell Academy International Symposium[edit]
Beyond recruiting international scholars, the McDonnell Academy fosters research collaboration with the partnership network. Every two years, the Academy convenes an international symposium to share research achievements and discuss possible solutions to complex global challenges. The event is attended by the McDonnell Scholars, university presidents, faculty and graduate students from partner institutions, and it features speakers from academia, business and government.[5][20]
The inaugural symposium was held in May 2007 at Washington University in St. Louis and helped launch collaborative research activities with the partner universities in the areas of energy, the environment and sustainability.[21] The 7th McDonnell Academy International Symposium was co-hosted with Tsinghua University in Beijing in October 2018 and focused on health and aging, energy and the environment, and agriculture, food and water.[22][23][24]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Major Indo-US Advanced Bioenergy Consortium launches". Biodiesel Magazine. 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ↑ "IIT Delhi students to be mentored by Washington University". The Times of India. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "New McDonnell International Scholars Academy announced". Student Life. October 24, 2005. Unknown parameter
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "New McDonnell International Scholars Academy will foster global understanding through partnerships with world's top universities, leading corporations". The Source. 2005-10-19. Retrieved 2020-05-06. Unknown parameter
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "7th McDonnell International Scholars Academy Symposium". Tsinghua News. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Jost, Ashley. "Washington University chancellor leaves impressive legacy". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ "Educating Future World Leaders". Washington Magazine. Retrieved 2020-05-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Anne and John McDonnell receive Harris award | The Source | Washington University in St. Louis". The Source. 2017-05-30. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ Lipka, Sara (2005-10-20). "Washington U. in St. Louis Opens Partnership With 15 Asian Universities". The Chronicle of Higher Education. ISSN 0009-5982. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ "Admission: McDonnell International Scholars Academy". Global. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ "Transitions on Washington University's global team | The Source | Washington University in St. Louis". The Source. 2018-04-13. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Ambassadors". Global. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ "McDonnell International Scholars Academy students travel to New York, meet leaders in finance, media and government | The Source | Washington University in St. Louis". The Source. 2014-03-19. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Partner Universities". Global. Retrieved 2019-08-10.
- ↑ ""IIT Delhi students to be mentored by Washington University"". The Times of India. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ↑ "Brisbane McDonnell Academy Symposium to tackle world's great challenges". UQ News. Retrieved 2020-05-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Seltzer, Jo. "Solving the world's energy needs requires a global response". news.stlpublicradio.org. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ 关晓萌. "The 7th McDonnell Academy International Symposium held in Beijing - Chinadaily.com.cn". global.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ "Tsinghua University and Washington University in St. Louis Co-host the 7th McDonnell International Scholars Academy Symposium-Tsinghua University News". news.tsinghua.edu.cn. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ↑ "'Coopetition' the theme of Beijing's 7th McDonnell Academy International Symposium - Global Times". www.globaltimes.cn. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
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