Fulbright Center News 1/2016

Fulbright Finland Welcomes the 2016 European Fulbright Conference

∞ Researching Global Migration Issues ∞ Fulbright Finland Centennial Fund

vol. 26 nro 1 (63) kevät/spring 2016

∞ Finnish Foreign Minister on Arctic Cooperation

fulbright center news

Crossing Borders for Global Partnerships

Finnish Snow-how The Arctic region ranks high on

and large-scale resource extrac-

the list of Finland’s priorities and

tion industries, just to name a few.

among mine as the Foreign Min-

Lack of infrastructure has been

ister. We aspire to unlock the Arc-

identified as one of the bottle-

tic business potential and achieve

necks for Arctic development. This

economic growth that is based

is why efforts to improve trans-

From the Executive Director

on our expertise in northern cir-

port and data communication

cumstances. While pursuing this

infrastructure are needed. The

goal, however, we must utilize our

U.S. has brought telecommunica-

knowledge and develop our skills

tions to the Arctic Council agenda,

in protecting the natural environ-

a worthwhile initiative also from

Current challenges are increasingly complex and

ment and ensuring healthy living

the Finnish point of view.

global by nature. Broad-based international co-

conditions for the people of the

operation between countries is therefore of para-

Arctic.

The Fulbright Arctic Initiative is a great example of scientific

mount importance, and we need specialists from

Today the Arctic attracts more

collaboration in the Arctic region

many fields to join forces and develop solutions to

international attention than ever.

and Fulbright Finland has an

challenges that do not recognize traditional aca-

The warming climate will ease the

important role in it. High-quality

demic boundaries. In this issue of the Fulbright Center

access to the region’s rich natural

research helps us meet the com-

News we focus on global challenges, and we intro-

resources. At the same time, con-

mon challenges and reach the

duce you to the minds dedicated to finding solutions:

cerns are raised: the rapid change of

opportunities that await us in the

our current Fulbright grantees and alumni.

the Arctic environment transforms

Arctic. I am especially delighted

Fulbright Specialist Alex Stepick and his Finn-

living conditions within the region

to note that both Finnish and U.S.

ish hosts are working on issues related to migration,

itself, but it can also have serious

scholars have worked on renew-

refugees, and migrant integration (p. 16). Fulbright-

global implications. I regard Arctic

able energy within the Fulbright

VTT scholar Anton Schindler’s research in Finland

cooperation as a fundamental tool

Arctic Initiative. That is the kind of

focuses on developing long-term storage for nuclear

to address both the challenges and

research we really need.

fuel waste (p. 17). And graduate student researcher

opportunities in the Arctic.

Unlike the Arctic migratory

Sol Kim swapped California for Finland in order to

Finland will take over the

birds, most Finns cannot fly south

immerse himself in the study of climate change

chairmanship of the most impor-

for the winter, and we have to cope

(p. 17). This past academic year Fulbright Finland

tant Arctic cooperation forum, the

with the long cold season on our

provided funding to a total of 94 Finnish and Ameri-

Arctic Council, from the United

Arctic grounds. This is why Finland

can grantees who have expanded the boundaries of

States next spring. During the U.S.

excels in cold climate technolo-

science and research on topics ranging from renew-

chairmanship, all Arctic countries

gies in various fields, from mobile

able energy to educational leadership.

and the Arctic indigenous peoples

communications to ship building.

Among the most critical global questions facing

have continued their collaboration

We are proud of our Arctic snow-

us today is how we deal with the Arctic. Fulbright

for sustainable development in the

how. Over half of the icebreak-

Finland, together with the Thule Institute of the

region. U.S. Secretary of State John

ers in the world, including all the

University of Oulu, jointly hosted a week-long ple-

Kerry and I agreed last year that

good ones, have been designed and

nary meeting of the international Fulbright Arctic

our governments will ensure con-

built in Finland and sold or leased

Initiative (FAI) in February (p. 13). This inaugural

tinuity between the Finnish and

to international customers. These

group of researchers representing all eight Arctic

U.S. chairmanships of the Council.

impressive vessels can be used for

Council member countries came together in Oulu to

Finland appreciates the lead-

commercial purposes, but also to

discuss their research challenges, and to present –

ership that the U.S. has shown in

for the first time as a cohort – their work to the pub-

climate issues, both in the Arctic

When it comes to the Arctic,

lic. The research of Arctic Fulbright scholars such as

Council and in the global climate

Finland and the United States are

Linda Chamberlain is transforming practices and

negotiations. Work on climate

practically neighbors. During the

informing policy development (p. 11).

change mitigation – and adapta-

last twenty years, it has become a

We are so pleased to have the Minister for Foreign

tion to irreversible changes – is

new and natural area of coopera-

Affairs of Finland, Mr. Timo Soini, as our invited

a self-evident part of the Arctic

tion for our countries.

columnist to address Arctic cooperation between

cooperation. The Arctic countries

Finland and the United States (p. 2).

also have a great responsibility

The core of Fulbright Finland’s mission is to bring

in the reality check of the Paris

people together, bridge divides and reach beyond

climate agreement – putting our

traditional boundaries. It is thus quite appropriate

climate pledges into practice and

that we will conclude this academic year by host-

striving for even more ambitious

ing the 2016 European Fulbright Conference, where

emission reductions.

Fulbright leaders from over 40 countries from both

The Arctic is a sparsely popu-

sides of the Atlantic will come together in Helsinki

lated region. Nevertheless, it is

to share best practices and consider strategies for

home to many people and many

future exchanges under the theme of Crossing Bor-

kinds of businesses – indigenous

ders for Global Partnerships.

peoples’ traditional livelihoods, nature tourism, companies mar-

Terhi Mölsä

keting Arctic natural products,

assist scientific voyages.

Timo Soini Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland

In This Issue 2

Kolumnit / Columns

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Deed of the New Fulbright Finland Foundation Signed

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Fulbright Finland Hosts the 2016 European Fulbright Conference

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Fulbright Finland Centennial Fund

5

New Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair

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Grantees to Finland and the U.S. 2016–2017

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Fulbright Teachers’ Reflections Online

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Fulbright Centerin stipendit Yhdysvaltoihin 2017–2018

10 Celebrating the New Fulbright Finland Grantees

and the Bicentennial Chairs 11 Fulbright Arctic Initiative – Research to Transform

Practices and Inform Policy Development 13 Towards a Sustainable Arctic Future 14 Improving U.S. Student Recruitment 15 2016 Fulbright Forum in Jyväskylä 15 Fulbright Roundtables Tackle Transatlantic Mobility Issues 16 Bringing Architecture into the Conversation of

Humanitarian and Social Need 16 New Angle to Refugee Questions with

Fulbright Specialist Alex Stepick 17 Climate Change and Personal Change 17 Developing Long-Term Storage of Waste Nuclear Fuel Cover: Fulbright Finland will host an international conference at the Kalastajatorppa (in the cover photo) in Helsinki in June. The conference brings together Fulbright leaders and cooperating agencies from both sides of the Atlantic to share best practices and plan strategy for future exchanges.

Read more on page 4.

18 How Fulbright Fellows Trumped

the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election 19 Embassies & Consulate Generals and Fulbright

Alumni – Working Together for the Common Goal 19 Alumni News 22 News 23 Fulbright Center 24 Kalenteri / Calendar of Events

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The next issue will be published in the Fall 2016. The submission deadline for articles and other materials is 30 September. Reproduction allowed, source must be cited.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the material in this publication, the Fulbright Center does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

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www.fulbright.fi/en/fulbright-center/fulbright-center-news Editorial Council Anitta Etula Director of International Relations, University of Eastern Finland Outi Hakanen Deputy Director General, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Protocol Services Sirpa Holmström Head of International Services, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Erika Holt Principal Research Scientist, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Sanna Kangasharju Press Counselor, Embassy of Finland, Washington D.C. Ossi V. Lindqvist Professor Emeritus

News

Deed of the New Fulbright Finland Foundation Signed The Deed of the new Fulbright Finland

growth of Finnish-American academic

Foundation was signed in May, 2016.

and cultural exchanges even further in

This major milestone will enable the

the future.

changing of the legal status of the cur-

To quote the President of the Repub-

rent Fulbright Center from a commission

lic of Finland Sauli Niinistö on the 60th

to a Foundation.

Anniversary of the Finnish-American

Over the past decades, the Fulbright

Fulbright program: “Over the past six

Center in Finland has developed sig-

decades, the Finnish-American Ful-

nificantly and reached a point where

bright program has become a model of

the change in its legal status to a Foun-

excellence for the world’s most well-

dation is needed in order to enable the

known global exchange network, providing thousands of individuals the opportunity to serve as academic and

The Deed of the new Foundation was signed

cultural ambassadors and become lead-

by Jouni Mölsä, Director General from the

ers in their field. At the same time the

Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Chair of

Fulbright Program’s positive role in

the Finland-America Educational Trust Fund,

Finnish-American relations has been

and Susan Elbow, Deputy Chief of Mission

immeasurable. Fulbright has been called

of the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki and the Vice-

the best and most cost-effective public

Chair of the Finland America Educational

diplomacy program our two countries

Trust Fund. Photo: Maija Kettunen

have ever had.”

Fulbright Finland Hosts the 2016 European Fulbright Conference Over 90 Fulbright leaders from over 40

Education and Culture, the Ministry for

countries on both sides of the Atlantic

Foreign Affairs, and the U.S. Embassy in

will gather in Helsinki in June to share

Helsinki.

best practices and strategize future

Fulbright Finland looks forward to

exchanges. The Fulbright Center in Fin-

sharing innovative ideas and midnight

land will host the 2016 European Ful-

sun with the distinguished participants!

bright Conference at Kalastajatorppa under the title of Crossing Borders for

Conference website

Global Partnerships.

www.fulbright.fi/en/fulbright-

The conference is funded by the U.S.

conferences/2016-european-

Department of State and organized in

fulbright-conference-crossing-

cooperation with the Finnish Ministry of

borders-global-partnerships

Fulbright Finland Centennial Fund Finland will celebrate its 100th Anni-

solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. The

ties and valuable research collaboration

versary in 2017 and Fulbright Finland

opening words of the new Fulbright Fin-

into an already robust bilateral relation-

has launched an initiative to honor the

land Centennial Fund were delivered in

ship,” says Ambassador Adams.

upcoming centennial year.

February by the Honorary Chair of Ful-

Corporations, foundations and other

bright Finland, Ambassador Charles C.

organizations, as well as individuals are

Adams, Jr. He was also the first to make

invited to become Founding Members of

a pledge in the campaign.

the Fulbright Finland Centennial Fund.

The

theme

of

the

Centennial

is

“Together”, and the initiative will help

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Fulbright Finland significantly expand

”The Finnish-American Fulbright

its programming between Finland and

program is one of the world’s oldest

More information

the United States to bring together the

and most prestigious programs. It con-

www.fulbright.fi/sites

best scientists, academics, educators,

sistently identifies distinguished lead-

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artists, and future leaders in our coun-

ers in their field to participate in its

tries enabling great minds to find global

exchanges, weaving powerful academic

www.fulbright.fi

Grant News

New Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair Fulbright Finland is pleased to announce its new Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Research.

It is the fifth Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Finland.

“This Chair will enhance long-term

Distinguished Chairs globally, and five

research collaboration between our

of those are in Finland. Only Finland and

countries”, says Dr. Jukka Mönkkönen,

two other countries have more than four

Rector of the University of Eastern Fin-

Chairs. The Fulbright-Saastamoinen

land. “UEF has a strong profile in human

Chair is the first that operates on a

health research, and the grant creates

model where each Chair comes to Fin-

unique new opportunities for U.S. schol-

land for two one-month periods over

ars to do high quality research work in

two consecutive years.

cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in Finland.”

Over 150 countries around the world

Find out more and apply www.fulbright.fi/en/grant-programs

participate in the Fulbright Program.

for-americans/research-and-lecturing

However, there are only 44 Fulbright

fulbright-saastamoinen-chair

The partnership agreement creating the Fulbright-Saastamoinen Distinguished Chair was signed in April. In the photo (back row l-r) Matti Kokkala, Chair, Fulbright Finland, Petteri Karttunen, Chair, Saastamoinen Foundation, Jukka Mönkkönen, Rector, University of Eastern Finland, and (front l-r) Terhi Mölsä, Executive Director, Fulbright Finland, and Marja Karttunen, Member of the Board, Saastamoinen Foundation. Photo: Maija Kettunen

Unique Opportunity for U.S. Scholars for Top Research in Health Sciences The new grant program provides distinguished American researchers with

complications of type 2 diabetes and

opportunities to conduct research with some of the leading research groups at

new gene therapy based treatments for

the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), focusing especially on cardiovascular

ischemic diseases. The research area

and metabolic diseases. The grant period can be organised flexibly in two one-

comprises researchers from the fields of

month periods in two consecutive years, making it easier for researchers to fit

internal medicine, molecular medicine,

the research visits in their hectic yearly schedules.

clinical nutrition, vascular biology and cardiology. A central focus is to enhance

The Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation

Among applicants in the field of car-

research excellence relating to genetic

Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular and

diovascular diseases, priority will be

bioinformatics and translational cardio-

Metabolic Diseases Research grant can be

given to researchers who have back-

vascular medicine.

awarded to two distinguished American

ground and experience in basic or trans-

The groups involved are engaged in

researchers every year, enabling them to

lational research in cardiovascular gene

extensive networks in Europe and the

do research at the UEF Faculty of Health

therapy, or both. Applicants in the field

U.S., and the most significant funders

Sciences in Kuopio, Finland. The grant is

of metabolic diseases are expected to

include the National Institutes of Health

funded jointly by the Fulbright Center,

have experience and expertise in human

in the U.S., EU Framework Programmes,

Saastamoinen Foundation and UEF.

genetics and transcriptomics of complex

and the Academy of Finland. Ylä-Hert-

diseases to strengthen the profile of UEF

tuala’s and Laakso’s groups constitute

in metabolic diseases.

part of the Finnish Centre of Excel-

The grants can be awarded to scholars and specialists in any field of research represented by the Faculty of Health

Led by Professor Markku Laakso and

lence in Cardiovascular and Metabolic

Sciences; however, priority will be given

Academy Professor Seppo Ylä-Herttu-

Disease, and they are in charge of the

to research addressing cardiovascular

ala, the groups involved in the strategic

activities of the National Virus Vector

diseases and metabolic diseases, which

research area at UEF have a strong pub-

Laboratory, and the Genome Centre of

constitute one of the strategic, top-level

lication record especially in the genet-

Eastern Finland.

international research areas at UEF.

ics, pathophysiology and cardiovascular

Text and photo: UEF

www.fulbright.fi

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Grantees to Finland 2016–2017

Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program

Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Broussard, John Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics  Finance  Multiple Share Class Characteristics and Stock Market Behavior in Finland  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden, NJ  Hanken School of Economics  Fall 2016

Alarcon, Gregory Fulbright-University of Turku Scholar Award  Civil L aw  Trial Advocacy and Trial Skills and Landmark Cases  Pepperdine University, CA  University of Turku  Spring 2017

Ghosh, Aloke Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair  Finance  Banks, Monitoring and Audit Quality  Baruch College, The City University of New York, NY  Aalto University  Academic year Lee, Ruby Puiwan Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics  M arketing  Is Frugal Innovation a Solution for Nordic Firms to Maintain Their Global Competitiveness?  Florida State University, FL  Hanken School of Economics  Spring 2017 Miller, Patrick Bryant Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies  History and A merican Studies  African American History and Race Relations: The LONG Civil Rights Movement  Northeastern Illinois University, IL  University of Helsinki  Academic year Moe, Kiel Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair  A rchitecture  “Wood Urbanism” From the Molecular to the Territorial  Harvard University, MA  Aalto University  Fall 2016 Stock, James Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics  M arketing  Supply Chain Sustainability: A Collaborative Partnership to Identify Best Practices in Finnish Organizations  University of South Florida, FL  Hanken School of Economics  Fall 2016 (Flex grant for academic years 2016-18) Subramanian, Vaidyanathan Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair  Chemical Engineering  Ecofriendly Inorganic Oxide – Cellulosic Nanocomposites with Multifunctional Properties  University of Nevada, Reno, NV  Aalto University  Fall 2016 Talluri, Srinivas Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics  Operations M anagement  Risk Mitigation to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability  Michigan State University, MI  Hanken School of Economics  Fall 2016 (Flex grant for academic years 2016-18) Tenopir, Carol Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies  Information Science  The Intersection Between Technology and Scholarly Information Behaviour: Influences of Geographic Region and Culture  University of Tennessee—Knoxville, TN  Hanken School of Economics  Academic year

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Garrick, Sean C. Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences  M echanical Engineering  The Effects of Turbulence on Aerosol Formation in the Atmosphere  University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN  University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio  Spring 2017 Jeyasingh, Punidan Biology  Using Restored Finnish Lakes as Whole-Lake Experiments to Understand the Direct and Indirect Evolutionary Consequences of Eutrophication in Daphnia  Oklahoma State University, OK  University of Jyväskylä  Fall 2016 Miller, Peter Fulbright-University of Tampere Scholar Award  Political Science  Election Administration and Voting Behavior: Convenience Voting in Comparative Perspective  University of Pennsylvania, PA  University of Tampere  Academic year Niemistö, Paul Music  Finnish Brass Band Music - Seeking the Historical Sources; Presenting in Modern Times  St. Olaf College, MN  University of the Arts Helsinki, Sibelius Academy  Spring 2017 Nizkorodov, Sergey Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences  Climatology  Molecular Composition and Photochemistry of Highly-Viscous Atmospheric Organic Aerosols  University of California, Irvine, CA  University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio  Fall 2016 Olson, Susan Jane Fulbright-Haaga-Helia Scholar Award Vocational Education  Future Learning

by Design: International Adult Vocational Teacher Education  University of Akron, OH  Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences  Fall 2016 Sivak, Edward M edicine  Cost Comparisons in Healthcare: A Benchmarking Collaborative Between Finland and the United States  Case Western Reserve University, OH  Aalto University  Fall 2016 (Flex grant for academic years 2015-17)

Chajed, Avanti Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award  Education  Completing a Master’s degree in Learning, Learning Environments and Educational Systems  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL  University of Turku Duncan, Hannah Education  Multicultural Early Childhood Education and Parental Participation in Finland  Brown University, RI  University of Helsinki Garton, Daniel Neuroscience and Behavior  Novel Mouse Models Allow Unique Analysis of Endogenous GDNF Function in Adult Striatum  Columbia University, NY  University of Helsinki Knoth, Lauren Fulbright-CIMO Grants  Criminology  Driving Under the Influence and Risk of Recidivism in Finland  Pennsylvania State University, PA  University of Helsinki Magnani, Natalia Fulbright-CIMO Grants  Social A nthropology  Sami Cultural Revival in Finland  University of Cambridge, United Kingdom  University of Lapland Partridge, Anna Fulbright-Lappeenranta University of Technology Graduate Award  Engineering  Completing a Master’s Degree in Energy Systems Community  Smith College, MA  Lappenranta University of Technology Smyl, Danny Fulbright-CIMO Grants  Civil Engineering  Electrical Methods to Improve Monitoring of Structural Health  North Carolina State University, NC  University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Stillabower, Anthony Music  Studies in Microtonality and Electronic Music Composition  Juilliard School of Music, NY  University of the Arts Helsinki, Sibelius Academy Toth, Joseph Fulbright-CIMO Grants  Chemical Engineering  Triboelectric Charge Measurements in a Particle Fountain  Case Western Reserve University, OH  University of Turku Tysman, Marie Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award  P ublic Health  Chemical Exposures in Etiology of Type 1 Diabetes  University of California, Berkeley, CA  University of Turku

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Those in the U.S. Student Program will be in Finland at least for one academic year.

Beitz, Ryan Fulbright-CIMO Grants  Philosophy  Our Cities, Our Bodies: Finnish Conceptions of the Body  Loyola Marymount University, CA  Aalto University and University of Helsinki

Zimmerer, Rebekah Environmental Conservation  Forest Values: A Cross-Cultural Study of Forest Landowners in Finland  University of Massachusetts, MA  University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Mid-Career Professional Development Grant Beeferman, Leah A rt  Non-Measureable Objects  Independent Artist  Titanik Gallery; University of the Arts Helsinki, Academy of Fine Arts; and Sorbus Gallery  Fall 2016

Grantees to the U.S. 2016–2017

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Howard, Stephen Science (secondary school level)  Not Just in Science Class: Developing a Global View of Sustainability Education Across the Curricula  Meadowdale Middle School, WA  University of Helsinki  Spring 2017 Larson, Tiffany English  Second Language Acquisition: Does Finland Get Immigrant Students to the Finnish Line?  El Dorado High School, CA University of Jyväskylä  Spring 2017 Lucius, Rachel Music Education  An In-Depth Look at Music Education and Children’s Choirs in Finland  Rahn Elementary School, MN University of Jyväskylä  Spring 2017 Molina, Mayra Education (primary level)  The Effects of Motivation and Best Practices on LowPerforming Students: Finland’s Success Story  Winter Gardens Elementary School, CA  Niilo Mäki Institute  Spring 2017 Nickerson, Sundra Education (primary level)  Instructional Strategies for Engaging 5th and 6th Grade Girls in Project Based STEM  Rudy G.Bologna Elementary School, AZ  University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu  Spring 2017 Poole, Mark Science and Technology  An Analysis of Deeper Learning Competencies Across Finnish Upper Secondary Tracks  High Tech High Chula Vista, CA  University of Jyväskylä  Spring 2017 Schmuttermair, Andrea Education (primary level)  Globalizing STEM: Creating STEM Partnerships with Finland  Colorado STEM Academy, CO  University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu  Spring 2017 Woodruff, Nathaniel Physics, Engineering, and Environmental Science  Education for the 21st Century: Engaging Students with Authentic, Interdisciplinary Projects  Amherst Regional High School, NY  University of Helsinki  Spring 2017 Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Award Holtslander, Linda Library and Information Science  Examining the Final Development of the Helsinki City Library  Loudoun County Public Library, VA  Helsinki City Library  September 2016 Jordan, Jean Education  Training Principals in Schools in Turku  Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916, MN  City of Turku  October 2016 Fulbright Specialist Dahlman, Anne Project on Higher Education A dministration  Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN  University of Turku, Brahea Centre  Spring 2017

ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Senior Scholars Palonen, Pauliina Horticultural Science  Breeding for Improved Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality in Rubus Berries – Color Stability and Anthocyanin Content  University of Helsinki  Cornell University, NY  Cost-shared with University of Helsinki  Academic year Wittfooth, Saara Clinical L ab Sciences  Evaluating Free PAPP-A as a Risk Marker of Cardiac Events  University of Turku  Boston Children’s Hospital, MA  Cost-shared with University of Turku  Spring 2017

Sorvari, Jouni Environmental and Biological Sciences  The Role of Cuticular Chemistry and Chitin Surface Morphology on Environmental Adaptability in Arctic Ants  University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio  University of California, Berkeley, CA  Fall 2016 ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program

Kallio, Galina Business  ”The Visible Hands” - An Ethnographic Inquiry into Food Collectives as a Social Practice  Aalto University  University of California, Berkeley, CA  Cost-shared with Aalto University  Spring 2017

Wewer, Taina Education  The Curriculum Reform 2016 in Finland: Promoting Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education and Participatory, Formative Assessment  Teacher Training School of Turku University  Denison University, OH  Academic year

Koivisto, Mikko A rt Education  An Art Education of Egress: Hip Hop Autopathographies and the Pedagogy of Depsychiatrization  Aalto University  University of Illinois at Chigaco, IL  Cost-shared with Aalto University  Fall 2016

ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars

Matala, Saara History  Finlandization of Shipbuilding The Cold War and Industrial Transformation in a Small Country  Aalto University  Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA  Cost-shared with Aalto University  Fall 2016

Kärki, Kimi Cultural History  Imagine the Superman: A History of Transhumanist Popular Culture  University of Turku  Case Western Reserve University, OH  Cost-shared with University of Turku  Spring 2017 Nieminen, Tiina Molecular Medicine  The Roles of MYCRegulated Long Non-Coding RNAs in Cancer  University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio  City of Hope Duarte - Beckman Research Institute, CA  Cost-shared with University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio  Academic year Tikkanen, Roope Translational Psychiatry  The Role of the Serotonin 2B Receptor in Neuronal Signaling, Psychiatric Disorders, and Violent Behavior  University of Helsinki  National Institutes of Health, MD  Academic year Fulbright - Technology Industries of Finland Grant (Scholar) Björklund, Tua Product Design and Engineering Education  Enhancing Development Capabilities of Engineers: Prototyping Practices and Perceptions of Self-Efficacy, Progress and Development Feasibility  Aalto University  Stanford University, CA  Academic year

Ovaska, Anna Finnish Literature  Divided Minds and Worlds of Illness: Narrating Madness in Finnish Modernist Literature  University of Helsinki  Columbia University, NY  Cost-shared with University of Helsinki  Fall 2016 Pöyliö, Heta Sociology  Education, Occupation and Family - The Role of Institutions in Intergenerational Transmissions  University of Turku  Stanford University, CA  Cost-shared with University of Turku  Fall 2016 ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grants Hakoköngäs, Eemeli Visual Studies and Social Psychology  Nondegree studies in Museums & Digital Culture graduate program  University of Helsinki Pratt Institute, NY  Cost-shared with University of Helsinki  Academic year

Fulbright Center Travel Grants for Research Collaboration

Kuivala, Petra Theology  Identity and Development of the Catholic Church in Revolutionary Cuba, 19591986  University of Helsinki  Florida International University, FL  Academic year

Qu, Bin Environmental Sciences  The Interactions Between Climate Change and Riverine Carbon Cycle in Permafrost Area  Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)  Yale University, CT  Fall 2016

Manninen, Mika Exercise Psychology  Completing a Doctoral degree in Sport Pedagogy in the U.S.  Graduate of University of Jyväskylä  University of Georgia, GA  Academic year

Rantanen, Saijaleena Music History  Music Culture of Finnish Emigrants in the USA and Canada from the 1890s to the 1930s  University of the Arts Helsinki, Sibelius Academy  University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center and Archives, MN  Fall 2016

Pitkänen, Silja General History  Children in Soviet and German Propaganda Photographs of the 1930s  University of Jyväskylä  University of California, Berkeley, CA  Cost-shared with University of Jyväskylä  Academic year

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Grantees to the U.S. 2016–2017

Pyhäranta, Meri-Katriina Energy L aw  Shale Gas Regulation in the United States: A Model to Follow or Rather to Avoid in the European Union  University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu  University of Texas at Austin, TX  Cost-shared with University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu  Academic year

Tiainen, Teresa Communication Studies  Non-degree studies  HUMAK University of Applied Sciences  Gallaudet University, D.C.  Academic year

Siniauer, Pauliina Food Journalism  Completing a Master’s degree in Journalism in the U.S.  Graduate of Diaconia University of Applied Sciences  The City University of New York, NY  Academic year

Lastunen, Julia Civic Engagement  Civic Activities and Youth Work  HUMAK University of Applied Sciences  University of South Carolina, SC  Summer 2016

Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistants Kähkölä, Sara Finnish L anguage  University of Tampere  University of Washington, WA  Academic year Leskinen, Kirsi Finnish L anguage  University of Jyväskylä  University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN  Academic year Rissanen, Minna English Linguistics  University of Jyväskylä  University of California, Berkeley, CA  Academic year Fulbright Center’s Undergraduate Grants Aitola, Taru Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies  Tampereen Lyseon lukio Upper Secondary School  California State University, Monterey Bay, CA  Academic year Ashorn, Klaus Bachelor’s degree in Economics  Graduate of Li Po Chun United World College, Hong Kong  Harvard College, MA  Academic year

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe

Vainikainen, Ira Environmental Issues  English and Pedagogical Studies  University of Jyväskylä  University of Oregon, OR  Summer 2016 ASLA-Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grant Henttonen, Pekka R ecords and A rchives M anagement  Developing Finnish Records and Archives Management Curricula  University of Tampere  University of California, Los Angeles, CA  Cost-shared with University of Tampere  Spring 2017 Kuittinen, Outi Social Sciences  Developing Practices of Co-Creation for 21st Century Engagement and Collaboration  Demos Helsinki  The New School, NY  Academic year Pohjoisaho, Seppo Wind Instruments  Pedagogical Approach to Marching Band Instructing and Show Design  Finnish Defence Forces  Georgia State University, GA  Fall 2016 Sormunen, Kari Science Education  Diverse Learners in Science Education  University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu  Stanford University, CA  Cost-shared with University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu  Fall 2016

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Heikkilä, Maija English  Introducing the History, Language and Culture of the USA in Finnish High School  Tervakosken Yhteiskoulu Comprehensive School  Indiana University, Bloomington, IN  Fall 2016 Soininen, Susanna History, Social Studies  Historical Thinking and Multi-literacy: The Use of Primary Sources As a Part of Learning Processes  Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio Upper Secondary School  Indiana University, Bloomington, IN  Fall 2016 Study of the U.S. Institutes Hirvonen, Heidi Social Sciences  Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars on U.S. Culture and Society  Multicultural Women’s Association  New York University, NY  Summer 2016 Järvenpää, Perttu English  Study of the U.S. Institute for Secondary School Educators  Omnia  University of Montana, MT  Summer 2016 Kallioniemi, Arto R eligion  Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars on Religious Pluralism in the U.S.  University of Helsinki  University of California, Santa Barbara, CA  Summer 2016

Grantees as of June 2016 U.S. Inter-Country Grants, U.S. Specialist Grants, and Finnish Renewal Grants will be announced later.

Up-to-date list will be available at www.fulbright.fi/fi/fulbright-centergrantees-2016-2017

Fulbright Teachers' Reflections Online

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Seven American teachers and educa-

writes about her investigation on how

out what they applaud for! And find out

tion specialists have spent this spring

to meet the needs of the recent influx of

which two words Elizabeth Radday uses

semester in Finland on the Distin-

asylum seekers and migrants and how

to sum up her experience...

guished Fulbright Award in Teaching

these needs are being addressed while

program. Based on their observations

keeping the fundamentals of Finnish

Read the Articles Online

in Finland they have written a series of

education in place. David Tow explores

www.fulbright.fi/en/professionals-

thought provoking articles.

how young Finns see their country and

specialists-and-teachers-various-fields/

Read online Anna Marquardt’s Sampo

what they think the future holds for

distinguished-fulbright-awards-teaching-

Search: A Different Way of Thinking about

Finland, whereas Heidi Katz and Patrick

dfat#reflections

How Finns Think Different. Erin Dowding

Walsh discuss Education for Future. Find

www.fulbright.fi

Fulbright Centerin stipendit

Yhdysvaltoihin 2017–2018 Ohjelma

Kausi

Summa

Hakuaika

Study of the U.S. Institutes for European Student Leaders

5 viikkoa

Stipendi kattaa kesäohjelman kustannukset

Joulukuu

Fulbright Center Undergraduate Grant

Lukuvuosi

Enintään USD 10 000

Huhtikuu

Fulbright Center Partnership Award – Vanderbilt University Scholarships

4 vuotta

Kattaa lukukausimaksut ja elinkustannukset

Huhtikuu

Kandidaatin tutkinto Maisterin tutkinto tai vaihto-opiskeluvuosi arkkitehtiopiskelijalle

Fulbright Center Partnership Award – The Johnson Finland Scholarship

1–2 vuotta

Kattaa kahden vuoden lukukausimaksut

Tammikuu

Maisteri- ja tohtoritason opinnot tai tutkimus

ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant

Lukuvuosi

Enintään USD 30 000

Toukokuu

Teknologiateollisuuden edustamien toimialojen kehitystä tukevat opinnot ja tutkimus

Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland Grant

Lukuvuosi

Maisteri- ja tohtoritason opintoihin USD 35 000–50 000

Toukokuu

Suomen kielen ja kulttuurin opetus, opinnot ja tutkimus

Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program

Lukuvuosi

Kattaa elinkustannukset

Lokakuu

Väitöskirjatutkimus

ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program

6–12 kk

USD 12 000 (cost-share)

Joulukuu

Teknologiateollisuuden kehitystä tukeva tutkimus Alle neljä vuotta sitten väitelleille

Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland Grant

Lukuvuosi

Enintään USD 36 000

Joulukuu

Tutkimustyö Alle neljä vuotta sitten väitelleille

ASLA-Fulbright Research Grant for a Junior Scholar

4–12 kk

Enintään USD 15 500 tai enintään USD 30 000 (cost-share)

Joulukuu

Tutkimustyö yli neljä vuotta sitten väitelleille

ASLA-Fulbright Research Grant for a Senior Scholar

3–12 kk

Enintään USD 15 000 (cost-share)

Joulukuu

Opiskelijoille

Kandidaattitason opinnot

Tutkijoille

Luennoitsijoille, opettajille ja opetusalan ammattilaisille Luennointia. Vastaanottava yliopisto hakee apurahaa.

Fulbright Scholar-inResidence Program

3–9 kk

USD 2 700–3 145 / kk

Lokakuu

Oman alan ammattitaidon kehittäminen

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program

Lukukausi

Stipendi kattaa peruselinkustannukset, lukukausimaksut ja matkat

Lokakuu

Yhdysvaltoihin liittyvän opetuksen, tutkimuksen ja oppimateriaalien kehittäminen

Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars and Secondary School Educators

5 viikkoa

Kattaa elinkustannukset, akateemisen ohjelman, opintomatkan ja matkat

Joulukuu

Mid-Career Professional Development Grant

3–12 kk

Enintään USD 13 500

Joulukuu

Yhdysvaltoihin liittyvän opetuksen, tutkimuksen ja oppimateriaalien kehittäminen

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars

6 viikkoa

Kattaa elinkustannukset, akateemisen ohjelman, opintomatkan ja matkat

Joulukuu

Research and institutional collaboration

Fulbright Center Travel Grants for Research Collaboration

1 week– 3 months

Determined on the basis of the application

TBA

Ammattilaisille, asiantuntijoille ja taiteilijoille Oman alan ammattitaidon kehittäminen

Lyhytaikaiset ohjelmat

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Celebrating the New Fulbright Finland Grantees and the Bicentennial Chairs Nearly 200 guests took part in festivities at the Helsinki City Hall in May to honor 38 outgoing Fulbright Finland grantees to the United States and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Distinguished Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies. The special Anniversary event was cohosted by the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the City of Helsinki.

Current U.S. Fulbright student Simon Barrad, who is studying voice at the Sibelius Academy and the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, gave an extraordinary musical performance that raised spontaneous “bravos” from the audience. Another highlight was when all the current American Fulbrighters stood up from the audience to join Barrad in the chorus to Laatokka, which the Americans sung in Finnish to the delight and amazement of their hosts.

The evening event followed a full-

Cornerstone of American Studies in Finland

day orientation training where the outgoing grantees were prepared for their Fulbrights with interactive discussions, shared experiences from the alumni, and information from insurances and taxes to visas and Fulbrighters’ role in communication and media.

Photos: Studio Terho Photography

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In 2016 Fulbright Finland is honoring the oldest Distinguished Fulbright Chair in the global Fulbright program, the Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in North American Studies at the University of Helsinki, on its 40th Anniversary. This Chair has been a cornerstone of American Studies in Finland and the Bicentennial Professors have touched the lives and work of thousands of students and researchers in Finland. Each of the Bicentennials have left their own permanent legacy in their field, and in Finnish-American relations. Altogether 14 Chairs, past and present, had come to Finland from the United States to attend the special Anniversary event.

Photos: Studio Terho Photography

Fulbright Arctic Initiative Research to Transform Practices and Inform Policy Development problems

ers were led by several young adults out to

from Fulbright Finland opened up doors

require interdisciplinary solutions but

the edge of the ocean ice to observe and

that exceeded my wildest expectations.

how do we translate this into practice?

discuss the effects of climate change. Our

I am just beginning to analyze my data

The inaugural Fulbright Arctic Initia-

conversation as we walked past the local

but there are some preliminary findings

tive (FAI) has done just that by creating

businesses and the cemetery, however,

I am certain of. What I am learning from

an interdisciplinary and multinational

was on a very different topic—suicide,

my research in Finland is going to trans-

team of researchers who are working

substance abuse, fam-

together to understand the impact of

ily violence and inter-

change in the Arctic.

generational trauma.

We

know

that

complex

It was at that moment I am a health scientist from the State

that I realized that

of Alaska, specializing in the impact of

climate change is a

trauma and stress on health and well-

major stressor that

being over the lifespan. My research

has not been consid-

project in Finland is used to create an on-

ered in the work I do

line, open access toolkit on understand-

to help communities

ing and overcoming childhood trauma

overcome adversities.

that can be shared by the eight countries

Climate change can

that compose the Arctic region.

weaken the adaptive

form practices and

“Thank you to the Fulbright Arctic Initiative and Fulbright Finland for creating a cuttingedge, interdisciplinary model that builds on our collective strengths and will challenge and change how we conduct research.”

inform policy development in the Arctic.

And finally, this is not a one-time experience. New partnerships have emerged that are providing the foundation for future international

col-

laborations between the

United

States

(Alaska), Finland and

Due to the innovative and collabora-

capacity and resil-

tive model of this initiative, we are also

ience of communi-

working on small group projects and

ties, in other words,

all of our group is working collectively

the capacity to heal.

across disciplines on the over-arching

Now, I find myself fre-

issue of climate change. Through the

quently reaching out

FAI, we have the opportunity to change

to fellow Fulbrighters

how we think, analyze and approach

from different disciplines that I doubt I

that builds on our collective strengths

problem solving for some of the much

would have consulted in the past.

and will challenge and change how we

complex issues we have ever faced in the Arctic.

Fulbright Finland has helped me

beyond.

Thank you to the Fulbright Arctic Initiative and Fulbright Finland for creating a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary

model

conduct research.

make an ever-expanding web of con-

Too often, we stay focused on how

nections within my field and across

things look from the ground within our

disciplines that have taken me from

Text: Linda Chamberlain

own area of expertise. From the very first

the northern Sami region of Inari to the

Fulbright Arctic Initiative Research

FAI meeting held in Nunavut last May,

southern city of Helsinki with many

Scholar 2015-16, University of Oulu and

my perspective elevated to a worldview

stops in between to conduct my research.

University of Jyväskylä

across disciplines. Our group of research-

In short, the support I have received

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Fulbright Arctic

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www.fulbright.fi

Towards a Sustainable Arctic Future Fulbright Finland together with the Thule Institute of the University of Oulu

particularly glad that they hosted this

organized a week-long plenary meeting of the inaugural Fulbright Arctic Ini-

meeting, since Finland will follow the

tiative – an 18-month collaborative research program for scholars to study and

U.S. as Chair. I truly enjoyed interacting

assess the changing Arctic region. This inaugural group of researchers repre-

with the Fulbright Fellows and the other

senting all of the eight Arctic Council member countries came together in Oulu

speakers and experts – what a great way

in February to discuss their research challenges and for the first time as a cohort

to bring to light the fantastic work that is

to present their work to the public.

being conducted by this diverse group,” Ey concludes.

“The Fulbright Arctic initiative scholars

ing sustainability challenges facing

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Mala

had an amazing week in Oulu meeting

the Arctic and its peoples. All of us will

Adiga notes that the Fulbright Arctic

colleagues from across the Arctic, work-

remember the hospitality we experi-

Initiative has successfully strengthened

ing on our team research in the areas of

enced in Oulu. Our efforts are better in

ties between the United States and other

water, energy, health and infrastruc-

every dimension from this experience,”

Arctic nations.

ture, and sharing our research at the

Virginia concludes.

Scientists, students, policy makers,

Finnish government, the city of Oulu,

tainable Arctic Future,” says Dr. Ross

industry, and NGO representatives, as

and the University of Oulu created a

Virginia from Dartmouth College, a

well as other key stakeholders connected

platform for the Arctic Scholars and Arc-

Co-Lead Scholar of the FAI program.

with the Arctic scholars at the Sympo-

tic policymakers from around the world

“As co-lead scholar I came away ener-

sium held at the University of Oulu at

to collaboratively address the impacts

gized by the interest shown in our work.

the end of the plenary week. Jennifer Ey,

of climate change. We must continue to

I was gratified to hear from a diversity of

Chief of Staff to the Special Represen-

undertake urgent, ambitious action in

stakeholders that Fulbright scholarship

tative for the Arctic at the U.S. Depart-

the Arctic to promote resilience, increase

will have real policy impact on address-

ment of State, was one of the Symposium

international scientific cooperation, and

speakers. “I was pleased to be asked to

help communities adapt,” Adiga says.

Rector of Sami Education Institute Liisa Holmberg shared indigenous perspective on Arctic priorities and explained Sami political involvement internationally. In the photo rector Holmberg and Åge B. Grutle, Ambassador of Norway to Finland.

Symposium photos: Juha Sarkkinen, FAI week photos: Maija Kettunen

“In organizing this symposium, the

public symposium on Towards a Sus-

Dr. Terry Callaghan, the “Most Cited and Influential Researcher” on the Web of Science and a joint awardee of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 has worked in the Arctic for nearly 50 years on plant ecology, ecosystem science and environmental change. Callaghan spoke about Challenges for the Arctic Environment and Communities. In his presentation Callaghan emphasized the importance of crossdisciplinary research and the dialogue with the indigenous people to learn more about the climate change.

The Arctic Symposium brought a large number of change makers across many fields together to discuss new solutions to Arctic challenges. Many more followed the Symposium through live streaming, including a viewing party organized at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. The event was covered by media in Sami, Finnish, Swedish, and English.

Itty S. Neuhaus, a member of the FAI Water working group, combines ice science and art to communicate sea level rise. “Advances in polar science have begun to demystify our knowledge of the Arctic.” Neuhaus’ Ice See Level exhibition at the University of Oulu TellUS Arena showroom was a part of the Fulbright Arctic Initiative Plenary Week.

The scholars had a fun-filled kick-off for their Fulbright Arctic Initiative plenary week at the Kierikki Stone Age Centre, where they built up true team spirit and competed in a prehistoric style in various survival skills.

participate in the Fulbright Arctic Sym-

The Arctic scholars will have their

posium to represent the U.S. Chairman-

final meeting in Washington, D.C. in

ship of the Arctic Council,” says Ey.

October, and Finland will again have an

“A key part of the Chairmanship

important role in the program. The dip-

Strategy is supporting international sci-

lomatic reception of the Fulbright Arctic

entific collaboration in the Arctic, and

Initiative’s final plenary week will be

the Fulbright Arctic Initiative is a prime

hosted by the Ambassador of Finland to

example of that. Our hosts in Finland

the United States, Kirsti Kauppi, at the

were extraordinarily gracious. I was

Embassy of Finland.

Fulbright Arctic Symposium Coverage Online The Fulbright Center website houses a comprehensive coverage of the Arctic Symposium: check out the program, speaker bios and presentation slides, and view the recording of the Symposium, including U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s greeting. The website also includes transcriptions of the remarks and panel discussions, media reports, blog posts, and tweets about the event. www.fulbright.fi/en/fulbright-seminars/fulbright-arctic-symposium

#FulbrightArcticOulu The Arctic Symposium’s hashtag (#FulbrightArcticOulu) was the most popular hashtags in Finland for several times during the Symposium day. The importance of involving indigenous people with research, conducting cross-disciplinary research, and creating dialogue were the most popular themes of tweets. @deruislr Arctic communities especially indigenous peoples need to be involved with research priorities. #hik #FulbrightArcticOulu

@FulbrightArctic Dr Terry Callaghan: cross-disciplinary research like #fulbrightarctic is the way forward #fulbrightarcticoulu

@Asli_TepecikDis Create dialogue with the local community get under the skin of the audience. Pirita Näkkäläjärvi #FulbrightArcticOulu

@jurpelai #FulbrightArcticOulu is probably the most interesting event ever held in my home town, and I am not there. :O

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Tips from the Fulbright Capacity-Building Workshop

Improving U.S. Student Recruitment U.S. Student Perspective on Program Promotion

Dr. Leasa Weimer (left), Fulbright alumna

institutions and international education related organizations gathered at the

Student recruitment specialist and Lead

the European Association for Interna-

Fulbright Center for two days in April for

Analyst Nelson Furtado from the Illu-

tional Education (EAIE) facilitated a panel

the Capacity-Building Workshop on Fulbright

minate Consulting Group shed light on

discussion on U.S. students’ perspectives,

Services and Attracting U.S. Students to Fin-

U.S. students’ motivations, perspec-

motivations and challenges in entering the

land. The workshop aimed to help Finnish

tives and decision-making processes as

Finnish university system. In the panel (l-r)

higher education institutions build upon

they compare study abroad destinations.

Stephen Horvath, Karli Storm, Kenneth

their international programs through the

Furtado also introduced the kinds of

Lai, and Benjamin Alldritt, all Fulbright

internationalization services of the Ful-

international student services, program

alumni or current grantees.

bright Center and provided an opportu-

information, promotional materials and

nity for discussion with relevant experts

marketing channels that are relevant

to better reach American students and

when recruiting students from the U.S.

attract them to study in Finland.

Many participants found it eye-opening

Professionals from higher education

Tips for Using Fulbright Services The Fulbright Center team and Fulbright alumni speakers introduced grant pro-

and Knowledge Development Adviser at

to understand the differences in recruitment and admissions schedules between

term study abroad programs customized

Finland and the U.S.

for U.S. students are popular but only a few institutions offer them, and they

that universities can use to grow rela-

Learning from Challenges and Best Practices

tionships as well as create contacts and

The workshop was also a venue for the

A panel of U.S. graduate and doc-

lasting linkages with U.S. universities.

participants to share their experiences.

toral students also shared their motiva-

“Excellent opportunity to reflect on how

Katri Ventus from Aalto University and

tions for and experiences on applying

Finnish universities can further develop

Risto Korkia-Aho from JAMK University

for Finnish universities. The workshop

international services for the U.S. mar-

of Applied Sciences shared their meth-

finished with brainstorming on how the

ket in collaboration with the Fulbright

ods and success stories on U.S. student

Finnish Ministry of Education, CIMO,

Center”, noted the participants.

recruitment. It became clear that short-

Fulbright Finland and Finnish higher

grams and internationalization services

do not necessarily get included in the national statistics.

education institutions can better colNelson Furtado’s presentation sparked ideas in the audience for

laborate to attract students from the U.S. The Fulbright Center Finland orga-

future workshop content: “Very

nized the workshop with support from

informative and interesting presenta-

the U.S. Study Abroad Branch of the U.S.

tion. It would be nice to have a yearly

Department of State.

gathering or seminar to sort of ‘track the situation’ and how the recruit-

Text: Mirka McIntire

ment of U.S. students develops

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from year to year. The U.S. is a

Seminar materials

target country for a lot of the higher

www.fulbright.fi/en/

education institutions in Finland.”

capacity-building-workshop

Internationalization Services

The Fulbright alumni engaged in the Forum by moderating panel discussions and PechaKucha presentations. Fulbright Distinguished Teacher alumni Petteri Granat (left) and Taina Wever (2nd from left) moderated the education panel discussions.

Heidi Katz (middle), Meghan Hanson-Peters, and Patrick Walsh discussed global skills in global schools.

Education, Innovation, Science and Art

2016 Fulbright Forum in Jyväskylä

As a new exciting experiment, some of the presentations were Powered by PechaKucha. The dynamic presentation format kept the audience engaged and prompted lively

What’s the magic at the core of Finn-

The first seminar day of the Fulbright

ish education? And what’s “special”

Forum focused mainly on education.

about special education in Finland?

The speakers included the Fulbright

a wide array of topics from how global

The third annual Fulbright Forum

Distinguished

trends affect us, to customizing com-

brought American Fulbright scholars,

program grantees, who had spent the

teachers and graduate students to the

semester exploring how Finnish schools

The Fulbright Center Finland and the

University of Jyväskylä in March and

are focusing on raising global citizens,

University of Jyväskylä jointly organize

fueled discussion on timely topics

promoting civic engagement and self-

the Fulbright Forum. The Forum is sup-

ranging from education, global mega-

expression, and detecting special edu-

ported by the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki.

trends to environmental technology

cation needs at early stages. The second,

and climate change.

multi-disciplinary seminar day included

Awards

in

Teaching

dialogue.

puter interfaces for different cultures.

Text: Johanna Lahti

SEMINAR

Mark Your Calendars for Next Year's Fulbright Seminars!

American Voices Seminar October 7–8, 2016 Universit y of Turku

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Education, Innovation, Science and Art

Fulbright Forum 20 14 March 16–17, 2017 Education, Innovation, Science and Art University of Jyväskylä

Seminars are open for the public with free entrance. Come and meet the 2016–17 U.S. Fulbrighters! See p. 6 for a list of the grantees.

American Voices at the University of Turku and the Fulbright Forum at the University of Jyväskylä are both annual, national Fulbright seminars and part of the Fulbright Center’s Internationalization Services. www.fulbright.fi/en/internationalization-services/fulbright-seminars

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Education, Innovation, Science and Art

Fulbright Roundtables Tackle Transatlantic Mobility Issues The Fulbright Transatlantic Roundtables

related challenges. Participants included

The North American Studies Round-

bring together experts across the fields

representatives from the Ministry of

table convened already for the 12th time

to come up with concrete recommen-

Education, Fulbright Finland, and Finn-

in February. See more www.fulbright.fi/

dations and actions addressing current

ish universities. The Roundtable assessed

en/north-american-studies.

challenges in transatlantic academic

the current challenges particularly with

Read more on the Fulbright Transat-

mobility and cooperation.

loan deferment, and charted a concrete

lantic Roundtables: www.fulbright.fi/en/

The most recent Roundtable focused

course of action to solve the issues that

internationalization-services/transat-

on U.S. student mobility to Finland and

have hindered the mobility of U.S. stu-

lantic-roundtables

specifically on U.S. Federal Student Aid

dents to Finnish universities.

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Current U.S. Grantees

Bringing Architecture into the Conversation of Humanitarian and Social Need Finland’s incredible forests and the

cellular structure.

specifics of refugee housing, but also

Finnish relationship to nature create

Every year, the Program educates a

the broader scope of temporary housing

the ideal environment in which to learn

small class of highly motivated students

solutions. Through the study of sustain-

about wood. While wood is often empha-

and leads a design-build studio. Plainly

able building techniques combined with

sized for its aesthetic, cultural, and salu-

stated, what is learned is put into practice

a desire to bring architecture into the

brious significance, the current climate

through the act of building. With Nordic

conversation of humanitarian and social

conditions warrant its use for positive

countries having experienced a recent

need, we are aiming to make something

environmental impact.

influx of refugees and asylum seekers, it

that surpasses the idea of “shelter” and

The Wood Program at Aalto Univer-

is not sufficient to address purely politi-

turns that into a veritable home.

sity is a year-long, non-degree program

cal and social needs, but physical needs

aimed at educating students on the use

as well. This was the premise that has

Text and photo: Stephanie Jazmines

of wood in architecture and construc-

been driving the central task of the Wood

U.S. Fulbright Fellow 2015–16 at Aalto

tion. I have spent much of the past year

Program. As an international group of 18

University, Department of Architecture

learning how to work with wood – basic

students, we have been working towards

and Design, Wood Program

techniques, characteristics, and study of

this question regarding not only the

New Angle to Refugee Questions with Fulbright Specialist Alex Stepick Miami region for several decades. He is

in the launching event. His expertise in

a specialist of Haitians in particular, but

minority studies is broad and based on a

has broad knowledge on migrant inte-

long research career. We are greatful for

gration, religion and related issues.

his contribution”, says Professor Peter

“The Institute of Migration has good

Nynäs from Åbo Akademi.

partners in Europe and some also in

“Professor Stepick’s visit helps Finn-

the U.S. However, with Stepick we are

ish researchers view refugee questions

mapping possible other partners in the

outside the box. Stepick’s contributions

U.S. that work on cutting edge issues in

remind us of the universal features of

migration, refugees and migrant inte-

refugee reception and help us better

gration”, says Director Tuomas Marti-

understand national particularities”,

kainen from the Institute of Migration.

concludes Director Tuomas Martikainen.

Stepick also lectures in the host insti-

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tutions and the Finnish Immigration

To apply for U.S. Fulbright Specialist

Service in Helsinki. Additionally, he will

program see

serve as an expert commentator in the

www.fulbright.fi/en/professionals-

Professor Alex Stepick from Portland

launching of Academy of Finland funded

specialists-and-teachers-various-fields/

State University is visiting the Institute

new Research Profile Area of Minor-

fulbright-specialists-program

of Migration and Åbo Akademi Univer-

ity Studies at Åbo Akademi University.

sity in Turku this spring as a Fulbright

“Minority Profile is very important

Text: Johanna Lahti

Specialist. Stepick has been studying

for Åbo Akademi University. We were

Photo: Jouni Korkiasaari

the impact of refugee populations in the

thrilled to have Professor Stepick with us

www.fulbright.fi

In addition to the Arctic Symposium, the Fulbright Center funded my participation in the Fulbright-Schuman program’s EU-NATO Seminar in Belgium and Luxembourg. Deepening my understanding of how these two multinational institutes operate has given me invaluable global perspectives. Addressing climate change is one of the top priorities of both the EU and NATO in terms of emissions reductions, clean energy, and security. Although the focus of the

Climate Change and Personal Change

seminar was not directly related to climate change, throughout the seminar a topic of interest was the issue of the

“Why Finland?” This is a common

related mortalities in Finland especially

melting Arctic and its geopolitics and

thread of questioning all U.S. Ful-

in the vulnerable elderly population.

energy reserves (gas and oil).

brighters encounter. Before embarking

Through my research, which I have

Choosing to do a Fulbright in Finland

on my Fulbright experience in Finland

conducted at the University of Helsinki

has given me such a unique opportunity

I would have answered that I found a

with support from researchers in both the

to view climate change in a variety of

compelling climate change research

university and the Finnish Meteorological

scopes and manners. I would have never

question in Finland and, as a Califor-

Institute, heat waves in Finland are pro-

anticipated the level of engagement I

nia native, have wanted to visit the

jected to increase in frequency, intensity,

would have with climate issues in and

“exotic” northern country for a long

and duration. Populations in northern

beyond Finland as well as the level of

time. However, as my time in Finland

Finland have the most cause for concern

personal growth I would undergo. In this

and with Fulbright Finland draws to a

as they are not well climatized to bouts

article I have given only a few glimpses

close I hope to do better justice to the

of extreme summer temperature and the

into the much broader Fulbright expe-

question.

heat wave changes are more dramatic in

rience but I hope I have imparted how

the north than in southern Finland.

Fulbright Finland has supported my

The primary focus of my Fulbright

Aside from my core project, the Ful-

research and myself beyond anything

independent research deals with cli-

bright Center in Finland has enabled me a

I could have ever expected. This is my

mate change and specifically, historical

tremendously diverse and enriching cli-

answer to the question “Why?”

and projected heat waves in Finland. I

mate change research experience. I was

became interested in this issue as the

able to broaden my scope and participate

Information on the Fulbright

year 2014 brought Finland an excep-

in the Fulbright Arctic Symposium in

U.S. Student program

tionally long and intense heat wave in

Oulu where issues of Arctic energy,

www.fulbright.fi/en/graduate-studies-

the summer. Consequently, 2014 was

water, infrastructure and health were all

and-research/fulbright-us-student-

Finland’s second warmest year ever

discussed. The overarching theme was

program

recorded. Hot weather in Finland is not

“Bridging Arctic Policies and Science”

normally seen as a cause for concern but

which resonates very strongly with me

Text: Sol Kim

heat waves can bring with them seri-

as there is an immense gap between the

Fulbright U.S. Fellow 2015-16 at University of

ous human health impacts. Historically,

policies and science of climate change in

Helsinki, Department of Physics, Division of

heat waves have caused hundreds of heat

the U.S. and globally.

Atmospheric Sciences

Developing Long-Term Storage of Waste Nuclear Fuel for waste nuclear fuel, whereas Fin-

forged with Finnish researchers com-

land is the first country in the world to

bined with the knowledge I gained dur-

start construction of a waste nuclear

ing my Fulbright term will allow us to

fuel repository. Finland is thus a world

collaborate in the near future to make

leader in the design and development of

a significant contribution to the design

nuclear waste repositories making it the

and construction of a nuclear waste

ideal country for my Fulbright research.

repository in the U.S.

During my 4.5-month FulbrightVTT Grant in Science, Technology and

Read the full article online

Innovation, I have been collaborating

www.fulbright.fi/en/

A major 21st century challenge for the

with researchers from the VTT Techni-

fulbright-vtt/anton-schindler

United States and other countries is the

cal Research Center of Finland in Espoo

development of durable infrastructure

to develop and test low-pH concrete

Text: Anton K. Schindler

for the permanent storage of waste from

developed specifically for use in a waste

Ph.D., P.E. 2015-16 Fulbright Scholar and

nuclear power plants. The U.S. has not

nuclear fuel repository.

Visiting Professor at VTT Technical Research

found a permanent geologic repository

I anticipate that the relationships

Center of Finland

www.fulbright.fi

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Fulbright Enrichment

Enrichment seminars provide unique opportunities for Fulbrighters in the U.S. In the picture Miika Tomi with fellow Fulbrighters learning about the election process from the American experts.

Fulbrighters participated in community service by cleaning local neighborhood.

How Fulbright Fellows Trumped the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

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Enrichment activities are an integral

tions and views on what to expect from

phobia and isolationism in the U.S., as

part of the Fulbright Program. Ful-

the current process. Fulbright Fellows

well as all around the world, was a com-

bright partners with organizations to

themselves participated in an election

mon theme that kept coming up in the

be able to offer a variety of programs

simulation where political consultants

debates.

in multiple locations. In this article,

mimicked the election process with pri-

Another important aspect of why

Finnish Fulbright Fellow Miika Tomi

maries, presidential debates, campaign

these seminars are called Enrichment

and his German Fulbright colleague

videos, slogans and party platforms.

Seminars is the personal level of relations

Ronja Endres share their experience

Perhaps predicting the November elec-

that you gain. It does not matter if your

from an enrichment seminar in Wash-

tions, a moderate woman was chosen to

country is in war with another, you can

ington D.C.

lead the “United States of Fulbright”.

still be friends and find some common

Fulbright represents academic learn-

ground. You share your deepest hopes

International Relations scholars debate

ing and seeking of truth, but it also

and beliefs with other young people and

whether the current world order is uni-,

embodies the values of hospitality and

you dream of a better and brighter future

bi-, multi- or nonpolar, e.g. how many

service. It was thus logical that the

for the whole world. You learn how to

superpowers there are. One thing is

Enrichment Seminar put these words

disagree and win different views and

however often contested, but rarely dis-

into practice. All Fulbright Fellows par-

perspectives.

puted: the status of the United States of

ticipated in community service by clean-

These debates were essential as the

America as the most powerful nation in

ing the local Potomac river along the D.C.

Fulbright Fellows go soon back to their

international politics. In November 2016

Metro Police Department and cleaning

home countries and confront these

the Americans go to polls to elect their

local neighborhoods from trash. Ful-

challenges as young leaders on their

45th head of state and commander-in-

bright alumni opened their homes and

fields. Based on the D.C. Enrichment

chief in an election contest in which

invited the visiting students to their liv-

Seminar, the world has hope in bridg-

no previous rules of politics seem to

ing rooms to share stories over delicious

ing these personal differences in todays’

apply. The American Presidential elec-

meals. Many lifelong friendships and

polarized politics that is magnified by a

tion system is a complex and cumber-

potential future professional partner-

media that seeks controversy to attract

some process that has a larger impact

ships were created as a result.

clicks. After all, the reason Senator Ful-

on other nations than any other domes-

What makes Fulbright so special is

bright initiated the Fulbright Program

tic election. Therefore, the U.S. State

the diversity of backgrounds and pro-

was to enhance mutual understanding

Department chose the theme for its

fessional fields of its current scholars

across cultures. Following politics across

Enrichment Seminars to be Democracy in

and alumni. Among the participants of

the Atlantic, the need for that vision has

Action: U.S. Politics and Elections.

the D.C. Enrichment were engineers,

never been more vital. The Enrichment

In mid-April, over 70 Fulbright Fel-

journalists, financial specialists, envi-

Seminar helped us better understand

lows from all over the world and differ-

ronmental experts, architects, doctors,

the meaning of this mutual understand-

ent academic backgrounds gathered for

political scientists, actors, tax special-

ing and gave us hope for a better world.

five days in the nation’s capital, Wash-

ists, musicians, lawyers and many more

ington D.C., to hear, debate and learn

professions. All these views were valu-

Text: Miika Tomi ASLA-Fulbright Gradu-

about the election process from Ameri-

able in discussing openly and frankly

ate Grantee 2015–16, Georgetown Univer-

can experts. Former presidential cam-

what is worth learning and taking home

sity and Ronja Endres Fulbright Germany

paign managers, governors, political

from the American system and what

Graduate Grantee 2015–16, George Mason

analysts, journalists and academics pre-

ought to be avoided. As an international

University. Photos: MD Muntasir.

sented background information, predic-

cohort the worry about the rising xeno-

www.fulbright.fi

Alumni News Embassies & Consulate Generals and Fulbright Alumni

Working Together for the Common Goal The Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. and Consulate Generals in New York and Los Angeles work to promote Finland and enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Finland. However, no Embassy is an island (although our Scandinavian colleagues from Iceland get very close).

To succeed, we need partners. The Ful-

for our events. We enquired after this

bright alumni are an enormous resource

possibility in an alumni survey and got

for us. The Fulbright Alumni have a key

many positive answers. If you are inter-

role in maintaining and deepening the

ested in this opportunity, please let us

educational, cultural, economic, politi-

know!

cal and other relations between our

There are constantly expert level

countries.

visits from Finland

Finnish-American Fulbright

Program

is the best and most cost-effective public diplomacy our

two

program countries

have ever had. Its value is recognized also among the U.S. government.

Every

dollar the U.S. gov-

“The Fulbright Alumni have a key role in maintaining and deepening the educational, cultural, economic, political and other relations between our countries.”

to the United States.

Our guests want to network, learn more practices

information can be found on the web-

which could be used

page www.finland100usa.com) and we

also in Finland. Ful-

are open for all ideas. The theme of the

bright alumni could

Centennial is “Together” so let’s cel-

be a great resource for

ebrate together!

and

find

Last but not least, dear Fulbright

these visits.

We should think

alumni, if you are around, please visit us

together

how

to

in the Embassy or in the Consulate Gen-

enhance

network-

eral. We are always happy to meet you

ing, be it events, use

and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea or Finn-

of social media or

ish cranberry juice (latest is subject upon

something else. One

availability) with you. We would like to

thing I personally am interested in is

hear your ideas for cooperation and your

So, what could the Embassy and Con-

hearing about your experiences when

experiences of Finland.

sulate Generals do together with the

you are back in the U.S. after your Ful-

Fulbright alumni? There are lots of pos-

bright experience – this could be done

sible ways of cooperation. First of all, we

for example by phone or Skype call.

ernment invests into the Finnish program is matched by nine dollars from other

sources. Some might call it a good deal.

Let’s work together. As Blues Brothers aptly put it: “I need you, you, you!”

would be happy to use alumni members

2017 will be a big year for Finland as

Keijo Karjalainen is the Cultural Counselor

as speakers in our events. Alumni mem-

we celebrate the Centennial anniversary

at the Embassy of Finland in Washington,

bers are experts from all possible walks

of Finland’s independence. Many things

D.C. Among many things he is a big fan of

of life with the first-hand experience of

are going to happen in the United States

Fulbright, books, ice hockey, and hopelessly

Finland and therefore perfect speakers

to celebrate the anniversary (more

bad jokes.

Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Council The Friends of Fulbright Alumni Council was established in May 2015. As a working group, it’s purpose is to develop the American alumni program in the U.S. further through gatherings, enhanced communication, FoFF Alumni Enrichment Award support and development, and other topics as suggested by alumni.

The council consists of eight American alumni of the Finnish Fulbright program, recruited from throughout the U.S. and representing all the different grant programs. Council members are appointed for two years. A call for consideration will be made again through the Fulbright-Finland message list in early 2017.

Members for May 2015–May 2017 Bradley Boehringer Portland, Maine 2014 Fulbright-CIMO student grantee to Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Members for May 2016–May 2018: Nancy Commins Louisville, Colorado 2011 Fulbright-University of Turku Scholar Award

John Helling Bloomington, Indiana 2011 MCPD grantee to Helsinki City Library

Karen Martin Healy, Alaska 2013 Distinguished Fulbright Award in Teaching to University of Jyväskylä

Kenneth Kolson Alexandria, Virginia 2006 Scholar grantee to University of Oulu

Ben Zeller Lake Forest, Illinois 2012 Scholar grantee to Åbo Akademi

Suzanne Louis Charlottesville, Virginia 2001 MCPD grantee to Aalto University Paul Majkut San Diego, California 2007 Specialist grantee to University of Jyväskylä

More information on Friends of Fulbright Finland at www.fulbright.fi/en/alumni/foff

www.fulbright.fi

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Alumni News

From a 10-Day Trip to a Lifetime of Adventure, Work and Collaboration Nancy Commins with her doctoral student Emmanuel Acquah at the public defence of

U.S. Department of Education, we have

the dissertation in Finland.

created self-moderated online workshops that can be used by teachers and

tinued. I have been a part time Visiting

teacher trainees to increase their ability

Professor since 2012-13, returning each

to work with multilingual leaners. They

fall and spring to teach and conduct

are being brought to Finland where they

research. Together with my colleagues in

have already been incorporated into ini-

Finland, we have developed and refined

tial teacher preparation, and the Spe-

courses on identity development in mul-

cialization project. It is our intention to

ticultural settings, starting in the Inter-

translate the workshops into Finnish to

national Master’s program and now as a

be able to further disseminate the con-

part of Finnish teacher preparation, as

tent throughout the country.

My Finland adventure began in March

well. We have also developed a program

Finally, we have initiated a grow-

2010 when I was invited by the U.S.

for Specialization in Linguistically and Cul-

ing collaboration among educators and

Embassy and Finnish National Board of

turally Responsive Teaching that will begin

researchers in the U.S., Finland, Ger-

Education (FNBE) to support the FNBE’s

in August at UTU and the University of

many, France and the UK around the

initiative in 45 municipalities to build

Tampere. In addition, we have published

preparation of teachers to meet the

teachers’ awareness of multicultural-

several articles about teachers’ knowl-

needs of multilingual learners. Together

ism. After 10 days of positive inter-

edge and skills regarding linguistic and

we will present in August at the European

actions and the discovery of mutual

cultural diversity, and presented at con-

conference on Educational Research in

interests with educators in Turku, I

ferences in the U.S., Finland and Ger-

Dublin. What began as a 10-day trip has

applied for to be a Fulbright Scholar. I

many.

resulted in a lifetime of adventure, work

was accepted as the 2011-12 University

I have also been able to forge links

of Turku Fulbright Scholar. My project

between my home institution, the Uni-

Immigrant Integration: Preparing the Next

versity of Colorado Denver and UTU,

Generation of Teachers – was a unique

in particular related to a project called

Text: Nancy Commins

partnership between the Faculty of

eCALLMS (elearning Communities for

Ph.D., Clinical Professor, University of Colo-

Teacher Education, Turun Normaali­

Academic Language Learning in Math

rado Denver, Culturally and Linguistically

koulu (Norssi) and the municipality.

and Science). Through this professional

Diverse Education, Fulbright-University of

development project funded by the

Turku Scholar 2011-12.

My work in Turku has happily con-

and collaboration. Thank you Fulbright for paving the way.

First FoFF Alumni Enrichment Awards to Holtslander and Jordan services, which will culminate

in October with school administrators

in the opening of the new cen-

and local members of the immigrant

tral library in 2018. Holtslander

population to consider ideas, goals and

has kept up her relationship

tools to create an equitable school envi-

with the Helsinki City Library.

ronment.

She wrote the award-winning American Library Association’s

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Presidential Citation for Inno-

Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni

vative International Library

Enrichment Award is open to American

Projects, which was awarded

alumni of the Finnish Fulbright pro-

to the Helsinki City Library’s

gram. The grant is funded through the

Linda Holtslander and Jean Jordan

Urban Office. Holtslander will return to

FoFF Alumni Enrichment Endowment,

received the first Friends of Fulbright

Helsinki City Library in September on

which has been under development

Finland Alumni Enrichment Awards.

the FoFF grant.

since 2012. All funds have been received

Linda Holtslander is the program-

Jean Jordan is a Director at Northeast

ming division manager for Loudoun

Metro Intermediate School District 916

County Public Library, Virginia. Holt-

in Minnesota. In 2006-07, Jordan spent

slander spent the fall 2008 in Helsinki

six weeks in Kupittaa Junior High School

www.fulbright.fi/en/friends

as a Fulbright Mid-Career Professional

on a Fulbright Administrator Exchange

fulbright-finland-alumni

Development fellow conducting research

award. Jean Jordan is thrilled to be able

enrichment-award

on the Helsinki City Library and its ser-

to return to Finland after 10 years to

vices to youth. She also researched long-

reconnect and see how the country has

Sources: Loudoun Now and Northeast Metro

term planning for future Helsinki Library

changed. Jordan will be working in Turku

Intermediate School District 916 website.

www.fulbright.fi

by personal donation from alumni and friends of Fulbright Finland.

A New Program Open to American Alumni of Fulbright Finland

Finnish Fulbright Welcome Network Launched American graduate student grantee

thing similar in the U.S. Fulbright Fin-

to travel through the U.S. and become

2015-16 in Finland, Stephen Horvath,

land and Horvath developed the Finnish

acquainted with various parts of the

initiated a new program for the Ameri-

Fulbright Welcome Network program

country. Over 70 U.S. Fulbright alumni

can alumni to bring together Finnish and

together. The program was launched at

have signed up for the network.

American Fulbrighters and help every-

the Finnish Fulbrighters’ Orientation

one stay involved with their Finland and

Seminar in May.

Read more of the U.S. alumni network of Fulbright Finland

Fulbright experience. Horvath has found

The aim of the program is to make

the Finnish alumni connection very

it more affordable and easily accessible

www.fulbright.fi/en/friends-fulbright-

valuable and wanted to establish some-

for Finnish grantees to the United States

finland-foff/finnish-welcome-network

Friends of Fulbright Finland Meet in Colorado Friends of Fulbright Finland (FoFF) met for a get-together in Colorado in early June. Fulbright alumna Nancy Commins and her spouse Ken Wilson hosted a BBQ picnic at their home. Sixteen alumni, family members, and friends renewed old acquaintances and created new connections.

Read more on the FoFF gatherings on the Fulbright Finland website at www.fulbright.fi/en/friends-fulbrightfinland-foff/events.

Alumni of the Fulbright Finland programs: Leasa Weimer (left), Thea Lindquist, Nancy Commins, Ann Komara, Peter Michelson, and Suzanne Louis.

ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association Board 2016 President Anna Kronlund Senior Research Fellow, Finnish Institute of International Affairs ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2009–2010 Vice President Arno Tanner Project Manager - Country Information Service, Finnish Immigration Service ASLA-Fulbright Research Grant for a Junior Scholar 2004–2005 Piia Björn Professor, University of Eastern Finland ASLA-Fulbright Research Grant for a Senior Scholar 2013–2014 Mikael Broas Doctoral Candidate (Electronics Integration and Reliability Unit), Aalto University Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland grant 2013–2014

Matti Heinonen Doctoral Candidate, University of Helsinki ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2014–2015 Antti Makkonen Corporate Counsel, Group Legal Affairs, OP Financial Group ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2014–2015 Elisa Repo Language and Culture Instructor, City of Espoo Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program 2014–2015 Heikki Saxén Doctoral Candidate, University of Tampere; Chairman of the Board at the Finnish Institute of Bioethics ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow 2014–2015

Outi Savonlahti Director of International Relations, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 1984–1985 Leasa Weimer Knowledge Development Adviser, European Association for International Education Fulbright U.S. Graduate Grant 2011–2012

Join the Association!

Join the ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association in Finland by paying the 20 € annual membership fee. The Association welcomes also supporting members. If you are interested in ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association and Fulbright Center activities, join your fellow Fulbrighters and become a member! www.fulbright.fi/en/alumni/alumni-association

www.fulbright.fi

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News

Photo: Artem Klimenko

Board News

Fulbright Scholars Teaching at International Arctic Summer School in Tornio The Fulbright Center Finland collabo-

teaches “Technological Change and Cul-

U.S. Fulbright scholars Elizabeth

tural Impact”. Nearly 40 students from

sity of Applied Sciences in organizing

Whitney (in the photo) and Christopher

eight countries study in the Summer

the second annual Summer School on

Harris teach courses in June. Whitney’s

School that lasts until the end of August.

Arctic Cooperation and Cross-Border

course is on “Intercultural Communica-

Expertise. The Summer School started

tion and Presentation Skills” and Harris

The Roth-Thompson Awards to Jazmines and Katz

From Kazakhstan to Fulbright Finland

U.S.

Stephanie

Stephanie Jazmines, an architec-

Alexandra Zinovyeva works at the

Jazmines (left) and Heidi Katz received

Fulbright

Students

ture student who has been completing

Fulbright Center for two months as an

Roth Thompson Awards 2016. Fulbright

a Wood Program at Aalto University is

intern. The internship is part of Alexan-

Finland Executive Director Terhi Mölsä

able to visit notable wood buildings from

dra’s studies in the Research and Inno-

announced the awards as part of the

traditional log cabins to old churches

vation in Higher Education Erasmus

opening ceremonies of the Fulbright

throughout Finland to document and

Mundus Master’s program (MARIHE) at

Forum at the University of Jyväskylä.

extrapolate how wood is so intimately

the University of Tampere. Alexandra

tied to a sense of Finnish identity.

comes from Kazakhstan.

Heidi Katz spent the academic year 2015–16 at the University of Turku com-

Roth Endowment Awards are granted

As her internship project she is con-

pleting her Master’s degree in learning,

annually to American Fulbright students

ducting a qualitative research among

learning environments and educational

in Finland focusing on the arts, humani-

Finnish alumni on Fulbright impact.

systems. The Award helps her to travel

ties and social sciences. The Fulbright

to Cameroon to conduct final analysis

Center in Finland has worked with the

for her research.

Lois Roth Endowment since 1991.

Doctoral Student of the Year 2016 Kathryn Lafond, a Fulbright-CIMO Grantee 2015-16 received ”Doctoral Student of the Year 2016” award from the School of Health Sciences, University of Tampere, where she is working on her Ph.D. in Global Epidemiology.

Congratulations Katie!

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in Tornio in late May.

rates again with the Lapland Univer-

www.fulbright.fi

Suomen ja Yhdysvaltain opetusalan vaihtotoimikunta Finland-U.S. Educational Exchange Commission (FUSEEC)

Vaihtotoimikunnan jäsenet / Fulbright Center Board of Directors Honorary Chair: H.E., Charles C. Adams, Jr. Ambassador of the United States to Finland

Dr. Bo Pettersson Professor of the Literature of the United States University of Helsinki

Finnish Members:

Ms. Birgitta Vuorinen Counsellor for Education Ministry of Education and Culture Treasurer

Dr. Heikki Ruskoaho Professor of Pharmacology and Drug Development University of Helsinki Dr. Matti Kokkala Senior Advisor, Smart Cities VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Chair

American Members: Ms. Jeanie Duwan Assistant Counselor for Press and Public Affairs American Embassy

Mr. Jeffrey K. Reneau Counselor for Press and Public Affairs American Embassy Vice-Chair Mr. David Yoken Senior Music Lecturer Arts Academy, Turku University of Applied Sciences Ex-officio: Ms. Terhi Mölsä Executive Director Fulbright Center

Toimikunnan sihteeristö / Fulbright Center Staff Ms. Emilia Holopainen

Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen

Ms. Suzanne Louis

Ohjelma-assistentti Exchanges Assistant p. (044) 7035 284 •• Stipendiohjelmien tukipalvelut •• Sosiaalinen media •• Verkkopalvelut

Ohjelmakoordinaattori Program Coordinator p. (044) 5535 275 •• Distinguished Chairs •• Tutkija- ja luennoitsijastipendit •• Neuvonta •• Inter-Country-stipendit

Projektikonsultti (osa-aikainen) Project Consultant (part-time) •• Friends of Fulbright Finland -verkosto •• Alumnikoordinaattori •• Fulbright Center News

Ms. Maija Kettunen Tapahtuma-assistentti Events Assistant p. (044) 5535 277

Ms. Karoliina Kokko Vastaava ohjelmapäällikkö Senior Program Manager (grant program oversight) p. (044) 5535 268 •• Maisteri- ja tohtorivaiheen stipendit •• Neuvonta opiskelusta USA:ssa ja Kanadassa •• Alumnikoordinaattori

Mr. Markku Korhonen Mediakoordinaattori Media Coordinator

Ms. Johanna Lahti Apulaisjohtaja Deputy Director p. (044) 5535 278 •• Fulbright Center News (toimituspäällikkö) •• Undergraduatestipendit suomalaisille •• Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe •• Renewal-stipendit suomalaisille •• Testeihin liittyvät asiantuntijapalvelut •• Neuvonta opiskelusta USA:ssa

Ms. Mirka McIntire Ohjelmapäällikkö, Koulutus- ja opettajavaihto (osa-aikainen) Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs (part-time) p. (044) 5535 269 •• Opettajaohjelma •• Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Secondary School Educators •• Asiantuntijastipendit •• Seminaarit ja koulutustapahtumat

Ms. Terhi Mölsä Toiminnanjohtaja Executive Director p. (050) 570 5498

Office: (044) 5535 286 E-mails: firstname.lastname@fulbright.fi

Tukisäätiö FUSEEC/Fulbright Centerin toimintaa rahoittaa Suomen ja Yhdysvaltain Stipenditoiminnan Tukisäätiö / Säätiön hallitus: The Finland-America Educational Trust Fund / Board of Directors: Finnish members:

American members:

Agent / Säätiön asiamies:

Mr. Jouni Mölsä Director of Communications Department for Communications and Culture Ministry for Foreign Affairs Chair

Ms. Susan Elbow Deputy Chief of Mission American Embassy Vice-Chair

Ms. Terhi Mölsä Executive Director FUSEEC/Fulbright Center

Ms. Jaana Palojärvi Head of International Relations Finnish Ministry of Education

Mr. Jeffrey K. Reneau Counselor for Press and Public Affairs American Embassy

The Finnish members are appointed by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The American members are appointed by the American Embassy.

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Toimintaamme tukevat mm.: Support comes to us from:

Hakaniemenranta 6 FI-00530 HELSINKI FINLAND

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17. 5.

ORIENTAATIO: suomalaisten stipendiaattien lähtöorientaatio ja stipendien julkistamistilaisuus

19. 5.

2017–2018 hakuaika päättyy: •• ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grants •• Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland Grants

1. 6.

2016–17 hakuaika päättyy:

kesäkuu

•• Fulbright Center’s Renewal Grants

4. 6.

Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni get-together in Denver

15. 6.

Vaihtotoimi­­kunnan kokous Fulbright Center Board Meeting

18. – 22. 6.

2016 European Fulbright Conference: Crossing Borders for Global Partnerships

heinäkuu

elokuu

22. – 25. 8.

ORIENTAATIO: Yhdysvaltalaisten Fulbrightstipendiaattien tulo-orientaatio

24. 8.

ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association Welcome Event

Photo: Stephanie Jazmines

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Vaihtotoimikunnan kokous syyskuussa 2016 Fulbright Center Board Meeting September 2016

7. - 8. 10.

American Voices -seminaari Turun yliopistossa

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www.fulbright.fi Photo: Sol Kim