Fulbright Stories. Rediscovering the USA as seen by Armenian researcher Astghik Shahkhatuni
US Exchange Programs in Armenia • FLEX – High school students • UGRAD – Undergraduate students • MUSKIE – Graduate students • Fulbright – Professionals (Doctoral degree researchers) • Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship – Professionals (public service) • JFDP – University Instructors http: //www. usa. am/cultural. php
Some Facts • The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by then-Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas. • The goal is to “. . . increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries”. • Two-way exchange; U. S. scholars have an opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with their colleagues in other countries, and international scholars can visit a U. S. educational institution and exchange their ideas with colleagues through lecturing and research. • The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U. S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. • Currently the Program operates in over 155 countries. • 294, 000 participants; 111 000 from US, and 183 000 from other countries. • 7500 new grants annually. http: //www. cies. org
Fulbright Family • The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program. 850 foreign scholars from over 95 countries. To lecture and/or conduct postdoctoral research at U. S. institutions for an academic semester to a full academic year (6 -9 months in Armenia). • The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. 154 Humphrey Fellows from 86 countries. • The Fulbright US Scholar Program. 1, 100 American scholars and professionals per year top around 125 countries. • The Fulbright US Student Program. Around 1, 500 grants this year. • The Fulbright Foreign Student Program. 1, 700 new awards foreign graduate students. • . . .
Eligibility Criteria • Citizenship of the Republic of Armenia • Doctoral degree or equivalent training or experience • Currently enrolled in university or scientific institution for research • English proficiency • Sound physical and mental health
Research Fields • Political Science, Economics, Social Science • International Relations, Journalism and Law • American Studies (History, Literature, Society & Culture of the United States) • Chemistry, Public Health and Medicine
How to Apply? • Write a project you wish to implement and if possible indicate where (host institution: university, scientific center, etc. ) and/or with whom (professor, head researcher, etc. ) • Have a host professor write an invitation letter • Request three references • Fill and submit an application online
Timetable • Call for applications – September 2009 • Deadline – 15 th of November 2009 • Interview date – December 2009 • Initial approval – January 2010 • Final approval – April 2010 • Implementation time - late Aug 2010–Dec 2011 • Duration – 6 -9 months
Destination
My Traces Chicago San Francisco Berkeley Los Angeles Breckenridge Las Vegas Hoover Dam San Diego New York State College Gettysburg Pittsburgh Baltimore Harpers Ferry Alexandria Washington DC Assateague Williamsburg Chincoteague
Delocalization Hoover Dam, NV/AZ border, 09/17/08
Capital of the World
Georgetown University Hoya Saxa!
ASA Armenian Student Association Hoya Saxa!
My International Lab Some professors are really fun! ; o)
Armenian Corner in America
Aren’t you scared yet? Chemical Compounds Resonance Spin Excitation Electromagnetic Radiation Strong Magnetic Field Superconductive coil Liquid Helium and Nitrogen Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer
Everything is Simple
Research Outcome • Participation in an international conference in US with oral presentation • Two joint published papers in peer review scientific journals • New partners for future collaboration
adventures My Research in US
Public Diplomacy • Explore and learn about US culture, history, political system • Introduce others to your country Be Ambassador of Armenia in the US! • Share your knowledge and experience you acquired in and about US in your country Be Ambassador of the US in Armenia!
Factors that Really Matter! • Advanced research facilities and leading scientists interesting study • Metropolis Fulbright enrichment programs • Wonderful host professor (as a researcher and as a human) dozens of advantages • Nice and knowledgable colleagues good working environment • Wonderful new and old friends lots of fun
What you can and should do • Participate in enrichment programs by CIES • Attend events in universities, communities, cities • Acquire new knowledge from various museums • Visit historical sites and monuments • Contemplate nature and animals in various national parks • Participate in various events related to national holidays • Feel free and brave to try new activities
Enrichment Programs • Welcome Party • Washington DC “Symbolic” Tour • Christmas Party with International Food • Oyster Hunt in Chesapeake Bay • Real American Cuisine (without Ketchup!) • Mount Vernon Tour (George Washington’s Mansion) • BB King Concert • Gershwin Opera “Porgy and Bess” • Meeting with Think Tank Representatives • Political Satirical Musical Show “Hexagon” • Party at the Peruvian Ambassador’s Residence
HISTORY
First British Settlement 1607 Jamestown, Virginia
Love story Jamestown, VA, 10/06/07
Colonial Times 17 -18 centuries British colonies, North America
Time Machine Colonial Williamsburg, VA, 10/07/07
American Revolutionary War 1775 -1783 13 British colonies, North America
The greatest man in the world
War of 1812 -1815 USA - British Empire
Inspiration story O! say can you see by the dawn's early light… Star-spangled Banner Fort Mc. Henry, MD, 08/02/2008
American Civil War 1861 -1865 USA, Union - Confederacy
Revenge story Arlington Cemetery, VA, 04/12/2008
Respect of History Gettysburg, PA, 06/01/2008
World War II 1941 -1945 Planet Earth
Historic Shot Sunset parade, USMC Memorial, VA, 07/12/2008
Friendship story Tidal Basin, DC
Admiration story Air and Space Natural History American Indian Zoological Park Hirshhorn Museum Portrait Gallery Freer Gallery of Art … 19 museums Smithsonian Institution, DC 9 research centers zoo
Ongoing Events present days DC area, USA
Be close to people making history
NATURE
For any taste Harpers Ferry, WV, 09/07/2008 Shenandoah Mountains, VA, 10/20/2007 Great Falls, VA, 05/04/2008 Luray Caverns, VA, 10/20/2007 State College, PA, 05/31/2008 GW Memorial Parkway, DC, 12/16/2007
Feel Closer to Younger Brothers Wild Animal Park, San Diego, CA, 09/20/2008 “We are of the same blood, you and I”
The Most Dangerous Animal after Lions and Tiger Wild Animal Park, San Diego, CA, 09/20/2008
The most expensive animal San Diego Zoo, CA, 09/19/2008
Never too late Old man cactus, Botanical Garden, DC, 03/01/08 DC, 03/15/08
ARCHITECTURE
Reach the Sky New York, 03/28/08
Reach the Heavens
Reach the People The Capitol Thomas Jefferson Memorial Abraham Lincoln Memorial National Archives Washington Memorial
Peaceful Coexistence Central Park, New York Pittsburgh, PA Pentagon, Arlington, VA Chinatown, DC
CULTURE
Cultural Life • Opera, ballet, theater, musical, shows • Concerts • International, music and many other types of festivals • Art museums and exhibitions
Inspiration Roof of Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, DC, 06/14/2008
Who is guilty? Domenichino, 1926, National Gallery of Art, DC
Touch, Push, Watch, Listen, Play, and Learn • Natural History Museums • Science (Air and Space, Technology, Navy, Cryptology, etc. ) • History (American, Indian, African, etc. ) • Military (Aircraft carrier, Submarines, Ships, etc. ) • Museums of famous people and events • Museums just about everything
Military Toys On aircraft carrier USS Midway, CA, 09/21/2008 Navy Museum, DC, 07/19/2008 On destroyer USS Barry, DC, 07/19/2008 National Cryptological Museum, MD, 08/02/2008
Patriotism Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, 09/02/2008
HOLIDAYS
Holidays • • • Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Valentine’s day Easter Independence Day
Pumpkin Day Alexandria, VA, 10/31/2007
Looking for pumpkins… Somewhere on the street in Alexandria, VA Hollin Farms, VA, 10/28/2007
Have Fun by Making Fun of … Halloween, DC, 10/31/07
Light the world around you
Do not Judge by Appearance 9 m National Christmas Tree, DC, 12/25/2007 03/12/2008
Easter
Waiting for the show
CUISINE
Yum-yum! All year around, US
Big, bigger, super big
Home made For friend’s birthday 01/26/2008 For friend’s birthday, 06/26/2008 For my friends, 09/28/2008 For cousin’s birthday 09/23/2008 Cakes for my friends, 07/07/2008 For friends, 03/16/2008 Rhubarb pie, 06/17/2008 Pakhlava, 12/31/2007 To order a cake please email me! For my colleagues, 10/02/2008
Proof Remains of summer tolma, eggplant dish and pakhlava, 12/07, DC
Fresh Harvest Butler’s Orchard, 06/15/2008 Larriland Farm, MD, 07/05/2008 Hollin Farms, VA, 10/28/2007
ORDINARY PEOPLE
Hospitable Visit the President every day!
Respectful and interested in other cultures Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA
Joyful Chicago, IL, 09/30/2008 Kite Festival, DC, 03/29/2008
Humorous
Spiteful Spite house, Alexandria, VA
Crime La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles, CA, 09/21/2008 Navy Museum, DC, 07/19/2008
You are welcomed in the USA! 10/07 Alexandria, VA
Armenian Traces
Unveiling Myths about the US • People are not friendly • US does not have a history • The food is not tasty • People are narrow-minded • People do not value family • There is lots of crime • There is not much interesting to see
Conclusion Join the army of 300 000 Fulbrighters! Enjoy advantages, prestige, and fame of being one of us! Explore the US – learn about people and cultures! New country – new things to see and try! New life – new possibilities to express yourself! Welcome to the US!
My sincere thanks to Jeff Urban, Sanya and Anton Volskiy, Yuzhe Chen, Leah Casabianca, Georgy Fyodorov, Kefeng Ma, Jeanne and Dick Weiss, Marianne and Dick Urban, Lilit and Ruben Michigan, Jeanine Greene, Linda Heckert, Ken Bossong, Aram and Ashot Avagyan, Vera Shahkhatuni, Zaneta Bertot, Tao Yu, Shibu Abraham, Ajay Malia, and many others! P. S. You made my life brighter
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