Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs: Trans-Pacific Student Contest

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its second Trans-Pacific Student Contest, a pioneering exercise in U.S.-Asia collaboration. The contest is part of Ethics for a Connected World, a three-year global education project to mark the Council's 2014 Centennial. Winners will receive a trip to New York City.

The contest will be conducted via Carnegie Council's online Global Ethics Network, a social media platform for people across the world who are committed to exploring the role of ethics in international affairs through joint projects, ongoing dialogues, and the creation of collaborative multimedia resources.

Essay or video topic: What are shared or different values between your and your contest partner’s home country? Please illustrate these values using current or historical developments from each country.

Contest requirements

Each entry must be a collaboration between a student who is a citizen of the United States and a student who is a citizen of one of the following: Brunei, Cambodia, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), East Timor, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. If you need help finding a student partner for the contest, post an inquiry on the Trans-Pacific Contest Matchmaker page, or answer one of the existing requests.

The contest is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students only, and entries must be in English. The entry can be either an essay or a video. Essays should be written in op-ed style (not academic, footnoted papers) with a length of 2,000-3,000 words. Videos should not exceed 10 minutes.

Contest winners will receive a free trip to New York City in October 2014, to participate in Carnegie Council's 100th Anniversary Celebration and Fourth Global Ethics Network Annual Meeting.

How to enter

1. Join the free Global Ethics Network (GEN) website: www.globalethicsnetwork.org.

2. Post your essay in the blog section and tag it with #Connected2014; or

3. Upload your video here in one of the supported formats and tag it with #Connected2014

4. Please include the full name, school affiliation, and nationality of both collaborators—at the end of the blog post or in the video description—in the following format:

[Author 1 Full Name]

[School Affiliation]

Nationality: [Country Name]

[Author 2 Full Name]

[School Affiliation]

Nationality: [Country Name]

Deadline is April 30, 2014.

Any questions should be directed to Evan O'Neil at eoneil@cceia.org

Call for Abstracts: 3rd Annual UBC/UW Graduate Student Conference on Asian Studies

Changing Vistas: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Asia Pacific

The Masters of Arts Asia Pacific Policy Studies (MAAPPS) Program at the University of British Columbia in collaboration with the University of Washington will be hosting the third annual UBC/UW graduate student conference on Asian studies. The conference will be held from April 10^th – 12th , 2014, at the UBC Vancouver campus in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The UBC/UW conference is designed to provide an interdisciplinary forum for graduate students to compare methodologies and discuss current research on the Asia Pacific region. Conference participants can interact, network and collaborate with peers from different institutions and across a wide range of academic disciplines.

In addition to highlighting completed research projects, the UBC/UW conference will serve as an opportunity to develop works in progress. Alongside more traditional research presentations, there will also be a roundtable discussion aimed at tackling methodological and thematic challenges.

Currently enrolled graduate students interested in presenting their work and/or participating in the roundtable discussion are welcomed to do so according to the following guidelines:

Application Guidelines

The conference organizers ask that all applicants…

 a. be currently enrolled in a graduate/postgraduate studies program

 b. submit abstracts focused on issues relevant to the Asia-Pacific region

c. limit abstracts to a maximum of 300 words

d. include a short personal biography (100 word limit) along with their abstracts

Abstracts must be received by January 15^th,  2014.

The conference organizers will respond to all applicants by mid February regarding the status of their abstracts/ presentations. 

For general inquiries concerning the conference, please contact: c.teng@alumni.ubc.ca  

For abstract submissions as well as submission inquiries, please contact:  uwubcasianstudies@gmail.com

Opportunity to Present Undergraduate Research on Capitol Hill

Present your Undergraduate Research on Capitol Hill!

In the Spring of 2013 the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) will host its 17th annual undergraduate poster session on Capitol Hill. This event will help members of Congress understand the importance of undergraduate research by talking directly with the students whom these programs impact.

Deadline for Submission is November 1, 2012.
CUR is calling for students to submit an abstract of their research that represents any of CUR's disciplinary divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences). In order to ensure proper review of applications, the above are the only disciplines that may apply. Should your research be inter-disciplinary, please select the division that most closely describes your research.

Abstract submissions will only be accepted by using CUR’s on-line submission form. Prior to submitting the form, students should gather the contact information for all co-authors, advisors and sponsors (if applicable), prepare a short vitae/resume, and poster abstract. A document listing the information required for submission can be found by visiting: http://www.cur.org/conferences_and_events/student_events/posters_on_the_hill_information_for_submission/ <http://cur.networkats.com/members_online/utilities/emailct.asp?A830B49DC9238158EEC90FB426B14F26316C487831C17283B05AD8A75B24607C>
  
For more information, and the link to submit an application, please visit: http://www.cur.org/conferences_and_events/student_events/posters_on_the_hill_call_for_abstracts/ <http://cur.networkats.com/members_online/utilities/emailct.asp?C9B50E616B245C00EBC4C91CEA4E1F1A1401BB6F3DF199D18069A0694309FF9E> .  You will note that CUR requires either the student’s home institution must have an institutional membership, or the faculty mentor or student must have an individual membership.  Please know that GW is indeed an institutional member of CUR. 
Please be sure that both portions (the electronic application and the electronic recommendation letter) are submitted by November 1, 2012.

For more information about the Posters on the Hill program, please visit http://www.cur.org/postersession.html<http://cur.networkats.com/members_online/utilities/emailct.asp?709038275EE3480D2057F7897D9BB075A57B826947083B9468FE58EAB07E674B> .

Further questions?  Contact research@gwu.edu

Global Resources Center - Wikipedia Editathon

Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Location: George Washington University,  Gelman Library, 7th Floor
                  2130 H Street NW,  Washington DC 20052
Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 p.m.
Who:  Everyone
Lunch:  Provided  
                                                 
SCHEDULE:
  9:30 - 10:00 Arrival and wireless account set up; photo ID required to gain entrance to the library
10:00 - 12:00 New editor instruction and tutorials; experienced editors can dive right  in!
12:00 - 1:00  Lunch (provided) GRC specialists will provide orientations to the collections upon request
  1:00 - 4:00  Editathon led by TBD

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Gelman Library’s Global Resources Center invites you to participate in a Wikipedia Editathon “All Things International” on Saturday, October 20, 2012.  Almost everybody uses Wikipedia, but how does that information get there, and who decides what stays and what goes?  Wikipedia master editors will provide a two hour training session for new editors and content creators, and then assist as needed as you work on the Wiki articles you have pre-selected. Help will also be available for anyone with an interest in contributing new articles. 

SIGN-UP: Click on the following link to sign up for the editathon  -- just scroll down to the heading "Attending Oct. 20" and add your name:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/WLL/2012/2  

THE GLOBAL RESOURCES CENTER: The collections will be available to use as reference sources. GRC coverage spans the globe with concentrations of specialized English and non-English databases, books,  maps, statistics, primary documents, and a wealth of other resources focusing on 20th century China, Russia, Japan, Korea, as well as Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa more generally.  To learn more about GRC collections please visit the GRC website: http://library.gwu.edu/collections/GRC.

WHY PARTICIPATE: This is a unique opportunity to see behind the Wikipedia curtain,  learn more about their operations, how to strengthen or revise existing content, add much needed references, or even contribute new articles -- all to make it a better resource for the community of web users. Location: Gelman Library, 7th Floor.  Time: 9:30 – 4:00.  Please don’t forget to bring your laptop.  Lunch will be provided.   

WIKIPEDIA AND GW:  Wikipedia began these annual events last October. Gelman Library and the Global Resources Center plan to continue hosting editathons as long as the opportunity exists and GW faculty and students show interest. GW already has a record of contribution to Wikipedia articles. See this Chronicle of Higher Education article to learn how Donna Infeld, Director, PhD Program in Public Policy and Administration, contributed to a larger effort, and made it work for her:http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/professors-shore-up-wikipedia-entries-on-public-policy/28015

WHAT ELSE:  Planning for next year’s editathon will begin in the Spring.  If there are faculty who would like to explore developing a writing or editing session as a classroom assignment, we would love to talk to you.   And of course, it’s not too late for the October 20 session should you be interested.

Everyone is welcome: students, staff, faculty or folks outside GW. Any article in Wikipedia is available for editing. Here is a link to the Global Resources Center website where the event is advertised: http://library.gwu.edu/collections/GRC    All specifics about the event are available from the "information" or "sign-up" links.  Signing up in advance is not required but will help us a lot in planning the number of lunches to have on hand. 

Contest: KSCPP Sixth National Essay Contest

KSCPP Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project    

The Sixth National Essay Contest 

Award 

To foster the understanding and appreciation of  Korean history and culture, KSCPP is hosting its 6th national essay contest.  The Essay Contest is open to students at junior high school, high school, and college/university, and to the general public (ages 18 and older).  The entrants are required to read one of  the books published by KSCPP (available online for free at www.kscpp.net). 

Awards

College Students & General Public (18 & older)     

First Place: $1,000 

Second Place: $500 

Third Place: $ 200

* Honorable Mentions: $50

*The Honorable Mentions will be determined by the number of entrants.

Special Awards for Schools 
$500 will be awarded to the Schools whose students actively participated in the contest* 
*KSCPP will donate the funds to schools that are interested in teaching students about Korea. The funds should be used for the purpose of  teaching Korean history and culture (e.g. teaching materials, trips to museums, etc.).  The awards will be determined by the number of  entrants from each high school and/or the quality of  the essays submitted. 

Essay Topics

Junior High School Students
Junior high school students can read one of  the first three KSCPP series books (Admiral Yi Sunsin, King Sejong the Great, or Chung Hyo Ye) and select one topic from below. 
    a. After reading either Admiral Yi Sunsin or King Sejong the Great, discuss your impression on the leadership and character of Admiral Yi (or King Sejong the Great if  you read his book) and the lessons we can learn from him.
    b. After reading Chung Hyo Ye, discuss the values (or the stories) that you liked and why.

High School Students, College Students & General Public
All other entrants can either select a topic from the Junior High School Students topic section, or choose one of  the topics below:
   a. After reading either Fifty Wonders of  Korea Volume I, or Volume II, discuss the scientific or cultural achievements that impressed you and why.
   b. After reading Master Wonhyo, discuss your impression of  Master Wonhyo’s life and teaching.
   c. After reading the Practice of  Hong Ik Ingan, discuss your understanding of  the ideals of  Hong Ik Ingan. 
General Topic for All Entrants
Read one of  the books from KSCPP Series and discuss your impression, appreciation, or understanding of  the subjects discussed in 
the book.  

Eligibility:  Students in Junior High School, High School, and College/University, and General Public (ages 18 & older).


Instructions 
Essays must meet the following requirements: 
1. One-inch margin (top, bottom, left, and right); font size 12 (Times New Roman); double spaced; two to three pages long. 
2. Each essay must have the following information listed on the cover: 1.Name 2.Age 3. Phone Number, Mailing Address & Email 
4. School and Grade (or occupation, if  applicable) 

To Enter: Submit entries electronically to kscppcontest@msn.com with the subject heading “2012 6th Essay Contest.” Or mail to  
46-38 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11361

Deadline: Both online and offline submissions are due by January 15, 2013.  
The winners will be announced no later than March 17, 2013

If you would like to receive a copy of our book to enter the contest, please contact us using the information below. 

For more Information, please contact KSCPP at kscppcontest@msn.com or visit www.kscpp.net  

KSCPP is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization.