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Page 2 STUDENT SERVICES BULLETIN Panagariya of Columbia University stressed that India is not a rising power as so many suggest, but an already risen power that is back on the U.S. agenda. By his calculations, India will be the 3 rd largest economy in 2025. Although optimistic, he realizes that the education system needs to be fixed in order to take advantage of this growth. Bringing a historical perspective to the relationship between India and China, Anand Yang, professor of International Studies and History at the University of Washington, spoke of the current state of affairs as India and China rise again. Although their past has been tumultuous, he noted that increasingly, their relations are beginning to change and their economies complement each other, which has huge implications for the United States and the rest of the world. Lastly, Sunila Kale, assistant professor of international studies at the University of Washington, analyzed the political, social, and economic differences between Indian states, demonstrating that poverty, over-population, and illiteracy are focused in the north-east regions of the country. She concluded that not only does the federal government influence the states, but each state government has a substantial role and can greatly affect its own economy. Priti Ramamurthy, professor in the Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies and chair of the South Asian Studies Program at the University of Washington, introduced Rahul Khullar and Robert Hormats, the plenary speakers. She delved into the meanings of the knowledge economy, explaining how knowledge frames our understanding of the world while technology innovation connects the world and, hopefully, furthers social development. Rahul Khullar, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India, expressed a desire to go beyond discussing commerce and trade to bring a perspective to the conversation that uses knowledge to solve India’s problems. His goal is to build more linkages between universities and research and government, and he was very candid about new linkages as necessary for economically meaningful outcomes. He noted many instances of greater productivity sparked by cooperation between the United States and India, and challenged the audience to harness knowledge for social progress. Noting his friendship with Khullar as emblematic of the U.S.-India partnership, Under Secretary Robert D. Hormats of the Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs office of the U.S. Department of State listed the many similarities between the two countries and stressed the need to broaden and deepen the economic partnership for mutual benefit. He stressed India’s need for improved infrastructure, the increased economic linkages between India and its neighbors, and the need to make the U.S. more welcoming by encouraging quicker processing of visas and letting Indians here to study stay in the United States longer. The speakers on the second panel focused on technology transfers, intellectual property regimes, and the knowledge-innovation economy in India, with Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Teresa Stanek Rea as the moderator. Dinesh Keskar, President of Boeing India and Vice President of Boeing International Corporation India Private Limited, presented on the history of Boeing, Indian import mandates and how Boeing is investing these in Indian research and educational institutions.. Director of Trade and Competition Policy at Intel Corporation, Greg Slater, discussed elements for creating an innovation ecosystem with a cycle of innovation and investment. He focused on the policy surrounding intellectual property and how India needs to encourage greater IP protection to stimulate innovation. Ron Somers, President of the U.S.-India Business Council agreed, stressing that innovation takes places when IP is rewarded and protected, citing the example of pharmaceuticals. With a focus on U.S.-India trade, supply chains, and corporate responsibility, the third panel was moderated by Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing and Services in the International Trade Administration, Nicole Lamb-Hale, who stressed the need for improving supply chains. Aseem Prakash, professor of Political Science and the Walker Family Professor for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington, focused on the problems and prospect of corporate environmentalism. He urged the private sector to encourage environmental ethics with collective endeavors through voluntary programs to correct market and government failure. Sanjeev Khagram, who holds a joint faculty appointment with the Jackson School of International Studies and the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington, looked into new measures being taken by major multinational corporations to establish sustainable supply chains. He suggested that the governments of both countries and universities should play a role in demanding social regulations through a sustainability consortium. The program is led by companies including Walmart to create a rating system for products and their life-cycle impact so companies can choose products based on their sustainability. Priti Ramamurthy discussed the possibilities for pro-poor development in India by the adoption of agricultural biotechnologies. Drawing on her research on the cotton industry in India, especially genetically modified seeds, she detailed why US commercial interests in agricultural biotechnologies are high and will grow. She concluded that greater investment in technology to ensure food security is necessary but that assessing their long-term sustainability requires a social understanding of their impacts. The last panel dealt with health science, technologies, commercialization, and U.S.-India partnerships in these fields. Moderator Katya M. Delak is International Affairs Officer in the International and Academic Affairs Office at NIST. Pradipsinh K. Rathod, professor of Chemistry and adjunct professor of Global Health at the University of Washington, discussed his malaria research and a new project to set up labs in places without a history of malaria research, with a focus on northeast India, which has higher cases of poverty and malnutrition. This will enable researchers at UW to work more closely with those in the field. Adding to the argument that patent access and IP protection are becoming more important, associate professor in the Department of Government at Claremont McKenna College, Aseema Sinha, discussed the intertwined nature of US and Indian government policy in the pharmaceutical sector. She documented how policy regulation in the U.S. and in India, led to the expansion of generic medication manufacture in India, which is reducing health care costs and encouraging research collaboration between countries. Christopher Fox, the lead formulation engineer for the Infectious Disease Research Institute, discussed a case of technology transfer between his institute and an Indian pharmaceutical company and made policy recommendations such as funding mechanisms, incentives, and forums to generate new ideas and solutions. Submitted by -- Suzanna Parikh, UW Junior, Business & Conference Intern A follow-up to this event took place in Seattle on January 10, 2012. Please contact the South Asia Center for more details. (sascuw@uw.edu; http://jsis.washington.edu/ soasia/ or http://www.seattletradealliance.com/blog/? p=7014)
STUDENT SERVICES BULLETIN Page 3 Want to work for an Inter Inter-Governmental Inter Governmental Organization? JSIS Career Services visits the United Na- NaNa- tions to find out how to get YOU in! The Jackson School is a long-standing member of APSIA, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs. Every year, APSIA sends two career services directors of its member schools overseas for employer outreach visits to learn more about how to place APSIA graduate students in competitive international careers. In fall 2011, your very own JSIS Director of Career Services, Kelly Voss, was sent to Vienna, Austria and Geneva, Switzerland to visit the international headquarters of the United Nations. She met with directors of Human Resources for multiple UN organizations to find out how to get YOU into the UN! “How do I work for the UN or other Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs)?” That is one of the most common questions I hear as a career advisor for the Jackson School, but the path to a rewarding career at an IGO is not always clear-cut. Indeed, there is no single path. As a baseline, it helps to have a background in international law, foreign language skills, and experience working in a partner organization. But, even with all of this, this is still a VERY challenging sector to break into. Getting a job at IGOs or the UN takes a whole lot of networking, persistence, and creativity. Here are some tips to get you on the right path: Internships: Most agencies recruit interns – see http://www.state.gov/p/io/empl/ for a list. These internships can provide great opportunities, skills, and connections you can use in future IGO/UN job searches. If you can’t intern with the UN directly, they also value internship experience with agencies that work closely with the UN. Volunteer: Can’t bag an internship? Try searching for a volunteer position with an IGO, such as UN Volunteers. This program can be a great way to get experience and get a foot in the door. See http://unv.org/ for more details. Grad School: Every UN employee and recruiter we spoke with reiterated the importance of a graduate degree. Either a JD, a Masters in International Affairs -- or often times, both – are a common prerequisite to get an entry-level position. Some agencies, like the World Bank, prefer students with LL.M.s, so make sure you know what your target IGO values most before you go get that degree. Work in the field: All IGOs stated they value field experience very highly. To increase your chances of getting your resume noticed, seek out opportunities to work in developing countries. Also consider applying to UN field positions instead of jobs at the HQ. Want more details on how to get that ideal job at your favorite IGO? Stop by Kelly’s office during drop-in hours or make an appointment online (http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/advisers.shtml) to hear more tips and get help crafting a personalized career plan! . A few points to keep in mind: 1. Entry level programs at IGOs are highly competitive and many require a minimum of two years prior experience. To boot, they often have age limits of 30-35. 2. Passports matter. It helps to be from a country that is “underrepresented” in that agency. Good news: the United States is currently underrepresented in the UN and, after years of resentment against Americans for not paying our dues, we are all paid up. But other nationalities may still get preference in some offices. 3. Networking is always helpful in getting these positions. 4. Application processes can be very lengthy – it can take up to a year, sometimes much longer, from the time of application to starting a job.
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Want to work for an Inter Inter-Governmental Inter Governmental Organization? <strong>JSIS</strong> Career Services visits the United Na- NaNa- tions to find out how to get YOU in!<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a long-standing member <strong>of</strong> APSIA, the Association <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>School</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Affairs. Every<br />
year, APSIA sends two career services directors <strong>of</strong> its member schools overseas for employer outreach visits to learn more about<br />
how to place APSIA graduate students in competitive international careers. In fall 2011, your very own <strong>JSIS</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> Career<br />
Services, Kelly Voss, was sent to Vienna, Austria and Geneva, Switzerland to visit the international headquarters <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
Nations. She met with directors <strong>of</strong> Human Resources for multiple UN organizations to find out how to get YOU into the UN!<br />
“How do I work for the UN or other Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs)?” That is one <strong>of</strong> the most common questions I hear<br />
as a career advisor for the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong>, but the path to a rewarding career at an IGO is not always clear-cut. Indeed, there is<br />
no single path.<br />
As a baseline, it helps to have a background in international law, foreign language skills, and experience working in a partner<br />
organization. But, even with all <strong>of</strong> this, this is still a VERY challenging sector to break into. Getting a job at IGOs or the UN takes<br />
a whole lot <strong>of</strong> networking, persistence, and creativity. Here are some tips to get you on the right path:<br />
Internships: Most agencies recruit interns – see http://www.state.gov/p/io/empl/ for a list. These internships can provide great<br />
opportunities, skills, and connections you can use in future IGO/UN job searches. If you can’t intern with the UN directly, they<br />
also value internship experience with agencies that work closely with the UN.<br />
Volunteer: Can’t bag an internship? Try searching for a volunteer position with an IGO, such as UN Volunteers. This program<br />
can be a great way to get experience and get a foot in the door. See http://unv.org/ for more details.<br />
Grad <strong>School</strong>: Every UN employee and recruiter we spoke with reiterated the importance <strong>of</strong> a graduate degree. Either a JD, a<br />
Masters in <strong>International</strong> Affairs -- or <strong>of</strong>ten times, both – are a common prerequisite to get an entry-level position. Some agencies,<br />
like the World Bank, prefer students with LL.M.s, so make sure you know what your target IGO values most before you go get<br />
that degree.<br />
Work in the field: All IGOs stated they value field experience very highly. To increase your chances <strong>of</strong> getting your resume noticed,<br />
seek out opportunities to work in developing countries. Also consider applying to UN field positions instead <strong>of</strong> jobs at the<br />
HQ.<br />
Want more details on how to get that ideal job at your favorite IGO? Stop by Kelly’s <strong>of</strong>fice during drop-in hours or make an appointment<br />
online (http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/advisers.shtml) to hear more tips and get help crafting a personalized career<br />
plan! .<br />
A few points to keep in mind:<br />
1. Entry level programs at IGOs are highly<br />
competitive and many require a minimum <strong>of</strong><br />
two years prior experience. To boot, they<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten have age limits <strong>of</strong> 30-35.<br />
2. Passports matter. It helps to be from a<br />
country that is “underrepresented” in that<br />
agency. Good news: the United States is<br />
currently underrepresented in the UN and,<br />
after years <strong>of</strong> resentment against Americans<br />
for not paying our dues, we are all paid<br />
up. But other nationalities may still get preference<br />
in some <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
3. Networking is always helpful in getting these<br />
positions.<br />
4. Application processes can be very lengthy –<br />
it can take up to a year, sometimes much<br />
longer, from the time <strong>of</strong> application to starting<br />
a job.
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