In an effort to foster a healthy exchange of ideas, encourage meaningful discussion, and influence change, USEFP organized PhD Alumni Forums, for Fulbright alumni who completed their PhD degrees in the United States. The forums were held in Islamabad as well as Karachi and were also attended by representatives from the U.S. Embassy and USEFP.
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Amina Rizwan has the ability to bend and mold metal at will. No, she is not telekinetic (though that would be amazing!) — rather, she has the very human ability of shaping and adorning certain metals. A Lahore-based jewelry designer, Amina works as an independent artist, contemporary jeweler, and is also a contributing writer for international art and jewelry magazines. Amina’s jewelry reflects her subcontinental heritage and incorporates gemstones from across Pakistan into her designs, for what she calls a “jewelized transformation”, albeit with a contemporary, global appeal.
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As you read this, over 33,000 people are still “talking” about #FulbrightHeroes on Facebook! Undoubtedly the documentary series has found an eager audience on social media and beyond. Launched on September 30, 2016, the series are a poignant reminder of how the Fulbright grant is helping ordinary people lead extraordinary lives by shaping the world around them.
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Plan now to attend this year’s conference: Agents of Change: Fulbright and Humphrey alumni, to celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni, who we consider catalysts for positive social change in Pakistan. The conference is a unique opportunity to be inspired by Fulbright and Humphrey alumni who are leaders in their respective fields and have incredible stories of triumph and lessons learned to share with our audiences. Here are five more reasons why you (as a Fulbright or Humphrey alumni) should attend this year’s conference:
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American Ambassador David Hale congratulated 167 Pakistani Fulbright Student Program recipients at a pre-departure orientation organized by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). The 2016 Fulbright cohort hails from 38 universities across Pakistan, with women representing 55 percent of the group. The participants will be attending 82 different universities in a wide variety of academic disciplines, including engineering, energy management, and social sciences.
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The 12th Annual Fulbright & Humphrey Alumni Conference proves our alumni are at the forefront of their fields.
The afternoon beamed bright and sunny on Friday, December 4, 2015 as over 250 of our Fulbright and Humphrey alumni arrived in Islamabad, from across the country to present their research to their peers. Some of the nation’s best and brightest were in attendance at the 12th Annual Fulbright and Humphrey Alumni Conference.
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