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Miten Fulbright-stipendiaatit valitaan International Vision vol. 23 nro 2 (58) syksy/fall 2013 fulbright center news Fulbright-Finland for the Future Fulbright Finland ...for the Future From the Executive Director According to a statistic recently released by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Finland has the 11th largest U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program in the world. Among 155 countries participating in the international Fulbright program globally, this is no minor achievement. It is important, however, to recognize the reason for this success: the cooperation and partnership with Finnish universities. All Finnish universities participate in the funding of the U.S. scholars that they host through the Finnish-American Fulbright Program, and many have signed a long-term agreement with the Fulbright Center on extensive sponsorship. Additionally, private foundations have joined forces with the Fulbright Center and higher education institutions to provide additional support. This principle of cooperation holds true throughout all programs and activities of the Fulbright Center. The Finnish-American Fulbright Program is unique because it is so fundamentally a joint effort. As the year 2013 draws to a conclusion, I want to sincerely thank every institution, every individual, and every alumnus and friend who during this past year has generously donated their time, talent, and treasure for the benefit of our program. We are deeply grateful. It is thanks to you that our program is among the largest around the world. And it is together with you that we can and will build the program even bigger. I am very pleased to announce Fulbright Finland… for the Future — a three-year campaign with the immodest aim of expanding our program’s reach even further to better respond to the global challenges. The campaign runs from January 2014 through December 2016 and offers more opportunities than ever before to support the program and to be a part of the activities… details will be unveiled in January 2014. We are honored to set off our campaign with the words from our Honorary Chair, Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck (p. 2), who so rightly concludes, “the opportunity has never been greater”. It is difficult to comprehend the scope of change over the past 60 years. Not merely has every facet of our lives been impacted by technology in ways that only science fiction writers dared to predict, but the acceleration in the rate of change has forced us to accept adaptive and disruptive thinking as the new norm. Apply the scope and speed of change to a world population that has almost tripled since the founding of the Fulbright program and it is immediately clear that the amplitude of change is unrivaled in human history. Sixty years ago, United States Senator J. William Fulbright unflinchingly stared into the future and saw both its challenges and its opportunities. He said, “We must dare to think 'unthinkable' thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world.” His namesake program was established to create global citizens – those who dare to address universal problems with innovative solutions. The Finnish-American Fulbright program has become an exemplar of those goals. It has been recognized for its remarkable successes, the strength of its partnerships and its broad alumni support. Having already grown, on a number of measures, among the largest worldwide, the Finnish-American Program holds the immodest aim of expanding its reach even further to better respond to global challenges and shape the minds that will find the solutions. You can be a part of this future. I urge you to recognize your potential to change the world around you, and I urge you to become a partner of the Finnish-American Fulbright Program. I dare you to think “unthinkable” thoughts and confront this changing world. The need has never been more compelling and the opportunity has never been greater. Let 2014 be the year for you to shape the future. Be a part of our story and invest in the future… invest in Fulbright Finland. With my sincere thanks and best wishes for the Holiday Season! Terhi Mölsä H.E. Bruce J. Oreck Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Finland In This Issue 2 Kolumnit 4 Fulbright Center Grants to the United States 2013–2014 6 Miten Fulbright-stipendiaatit valitaan? Stipendit graduate-tason opintoihin Yhdysvaltoihin 6 Yhdysvaltalaisprofessoreiden neuvo uusille Fulbrightstipendiaateille: Älä valitse yliopistoa pelkän nimen perusteella 7 The John Morton Center: New Directions for the Study of North America 8 Bridging Disciplinary Divides: The Finnish Model at Work 9 The Strengthening and Widening of a Finnish-American Network 10 Teknologiateollisuuden 100-vuotissäätiö ja Fulbright Center Yhteistyöllä korkeatasoista koulutusta insinööritieteilijöille 11 Fulbrightereiden matkassa 12 Tutkija Leasa Weimer ja asiantuntija Charles Mathies Korkeakoulututkimuksen asiantuntijoiksi Jyväskylään 14 An International Vision 16 Lue Environmental Stewardship -stipendiaatin tarina verkossa 16 Suomalaisten opiskelijoiden määrä yhdysvaltalaisissa yliopistoissa kasvanut Cover: Fulbright Finland for the Future is the Fulbright Center’s new campaign brand adopted to promote the Finnish Fulbright program’s mission. The campaign will be launched in January 2014 but the alumni took a headstart already and created a project to make the slogan visible on a T-shirt. U.S. Fulbright grantees are wearing the T-shirt at the American Voices Seminar in Turku. Read more about the American Voices Seminar on p. 19. 17 Canadian Student Life 18 Highlight of the American Fall in Finland 20 Alumni News ASLA-Alumni Association Anniversary Reception FinnFest: Festival for Finnish Culture Lovers Fulbright Arctic Workshop 21 Connections Corner 22 News / Uutisia Photo: Sonja Kuosmanen, Fulbright Center 23 Fulbright Center 24 Kalenteri / Calendar of Events Fulbright Center News on Fulbright Centerin asiakaslehti, joka ilmestyy kaksi kertaa vuodessa. Lehdestä julkaistaan myös verkkoversio osoitteessa www.fulbright.fi/fi/fulbright-center/fulbright-center-news. Seuraava numero ilmestyy keväällä 2014. Artikkelit ja muu aineisto pyydetään toimittamaan 31.3. mennessä. Artikkeleissa ilmaistut mielipiteet ovat kirjoittajien omia. The Fulbright Center News is a biannual newsletter published by the Fulbright Center in Finland. The Fulbright Center News is also available online at www.fulbright.fi/en/fulbright-center/fulbright-center-news. The next issue will come out in the Spring of 2014. The submission deadline for articles and other materials is 31 March. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Fulbright Center. 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. Aineisto vapaasti lainattavissa, lähde mainittava. Reproduction allowed, source must be cited. Päätoimittaja/Editor-in-Chief Terhi Mölsä Executive Director Toimittajat/Editors Johanna Lahti (toimituspäällikkö) Tanja Mitchell Suzanne Louis Ulkoasu ja taitto/Layout Tanja Mitchell/Fulbright Center Avustajat/Contributors Louisa Gairn Heidi Lehmuskumpu Toimituksen yhteystiedot/ Contact Information The Fulbright Center Hakaniemenranta 6 FI-00530 Helsinki FINLAND Tel. +358 44 5535 286 E-mail: [email protected] ISSN-L 1456-0461 ISSN 1456-0461 (Painettu) ISSN 2242-4245 (Verkkolehti) Kansipaperi/Cover paper: Maxigloss 200 g/m2 Paperi/Paper: G-Print 115 g/m2 Levikki/Circulation: 1 300 Painopaikka/Printed by Erweko Oy Fulbright Center Grants to the United States 20 More detailed list at www.fulbright.fi/en/grantees/fulbright-center-grantees-2013-2014 ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Senior Scholars ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland Grants Björn, Piia Education University of Jyväskylä Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Cost-shared with the University of Jyväskylä ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Ambassadorial Awardee 2013 Koskimaa, Vesa Political Science University of Tampere University of Houston, TX Cost-shared with the University of Tampere Antikainen, Aku Physics Tampere University of Technology University of Rochester, NY Kirkkopelto, Esa Theater University of the Arts Helsinki, Theatre Academy Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Cost-shared with the Theatre Academy Lehtimäki, Hanna Business Administration University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Cost-shared with the University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Lönnberg, Tuomas Chemistry University of Turku Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Cost-shared with the University of Turku ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars Heikkilä, Pauli History University of Tartu Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA and University of Minnesota, MN Herrala, Meri Political History University of Helsinki Georgetown University, Washington, DC Piippo, Irina Anthropology University of Helsinki University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Marttinen, Aleksi Engineering Aalto University Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA Cost-shared with Aalto University Siitonen, Ari Medicine University of Oulu National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD Cost-shared with the University of Oulu Tawah, Sanna Anthropology University of Jyväskylä Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Cost-shared with the University of Jyväskylä ASLA-Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grant Lampinen, Johanna Business Administration American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington, DC Mäenpää, Teemu Education Vaasa Vocational Institute Central Piedmont Community College, Matthews, NC and South Central College, North Mankato, MN Distinguished Fulbright Awards In Teaching Kallio, Maija Tiirismaa School, Lahti University of Maryland, College Park Fulbright-Schuman Research Grants Pietilä, Päivi Linguistics University of Turku City University of New York, NY 4 www.fulbright.fi Rahikka, Mikko Helsingin yhteislyseo University of Maryland, College Park Ritvanen, Inka Myllypuro School University of Maryland, College Park Broas, Mikael Engineering Aalto University Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grants Cheas, Kirsi-Mari Communications University of Helsinki New York University, NY Eskola, Jyri Architecture Aalto University Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Cost-shared with Aalto University Haara, Heikki History University of Helsinki University of California, Berkeley, CA Cost-shared with the University of Helsinki Hämäläinen, Joonas Economics University of Turku Princeton University, NJ Cost-shared with the University of Turku Takkinen, Jaakko Religious Studies University of Helsinki University of California, Santa Barbara, CA Vanhanen, Tero Literature University of Helsinki University of California, Berkeley, CA Vasko, Petra Chemistry University of Jyväskylä University of California, Davis, CA Cost-shared with the University of Jyväskylä San 013-2014 • Brandeis U • Harvard U • U of Minnesota Boston and Waltham, MA Minneapolis, MN North Mankato, MN • South Central C Amherst, NY Madison, WI • U of Wisconsin New Haven, CT • Daemen C • U of Rochester New York, NY Princeton and Philadelphia, PA New Brunswick, NJ Balmore, MD • Princeton • Rutgers Washinton, D.C. Ann Arbor, MI • U of Michigan Bloomington, IN Francisco, CA • UC Berkeley • UC Davis • Stanford U • Indiana U, Bloomington • • • • • Manhaan, KS • Kansas State University Santa Barbara, CA Nashville, TN • UC Santa Barbara • Vanderbilt U San Diego, CA American National Red Cross Gallaudet U Georgia Mason U National Institute of Health U of Maryland College Park Charloe, NC • Central Piedmont CC Worcester • Worcester Polytechnic Institute New Haven • Yale U New York • Columbia U • CUNY • New York U Atlanta, GA • UC San Diego Worcester, MA Rochester, NY • Georgia Institute of Technology Philadephia • The U of the Arts • U of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School Vuolajärvi, Niina Sociology University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu and University of Helsinki Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistants Räsänen, Elisa Literature University of Jyväskylä Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Soikkeli, Katja Finnish Language and Literature University of Helsinki University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Virtanen, Aija Finnish Language and Literature University of Jyväskylä University of California, Berkeley, CA Yliniemi, Veera Finnish Language and Literature University of Helsinki University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI Fulbright Center’s Undergraduate Grants Hakanpää, Milena International Relations United World College Costa Rica Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Lundstedt, Jussi Economics Turku International School University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA Baltimore • Johns Hopkins U Houston, TX • U of Houston Sarasota, FL • Ringling College of Art and Design Nuutinen, Olga Deaf Studies University of Jyväskylä Gallaudet University, Washington, DC Ruohonen, Aki Aerospace Engineering University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK University of California, San Diego, CA Fulbright Center Partnership Awards for Undergraduate Students Kurki, Niina Economics and Communications Ressu Upper Secondary School Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship Summer Institutes for European Student Leaders Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS To be selected in early 2014 Fulbright Center Renewal Grants Häkkinen, Silja ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2012-13 Chemical Engineering Columbia University, NY Juutinen, Jasmin Fulbright Center’s Undergraduate Grant 2011-12 Illustration Ringling College of Arts and Design, Sarasota, FL Karjalainen, Joonas Fulbright Center’s Undergraduate Grant 2010-11 Environmental Engineering Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Saajola, Ninni Fulbright Center’s Undergraduate Grant 2012-13 Writing for Film and Television The University of Arts in Philadelphia, PA Salminen, Elina ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2011-12 Archeology University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Salo, Janne Fulbright Center’s Undergraduate Grant 2010-11 Art History Yale University, New Haven, CT www.fulbright.fi 5 Stipendiaatit Miten Fulbright-stipendiaatit valitaan? Stipendit graduate-tason opintoihin Yhdysvaltoihin Fulbright Centerin graduate-stipen- Fulbright-orientaatiossa stipendiaat- tieteenalojen tai maantieteellisten alu- deillä tuetaan koko maisterin- tai teja valmennetaan yliopistopaikan va- eiden hakijoille. Stipendit myönnetään tohtorintutkinnon tai yhden lukuvuo- linnassa, hakumenetelmissä ja paikan arvioinneissa parhaiten menestyville den kestävien, määräaikaisten opin- vahvistamisessa. ehdokkaille alasta tai opiskelupaikasta Fulbright-stipendiohjelma on suun- riippumatta. Ainoastaan määräaikaan Yhdysvalloissa. nattu monenlaisille ihmisille. Ohjel- mennessä saapuneet, kaikki asiakirjat Yhdysvalloissa maan ei haeta ainoastaan akateemiselle sisältävät hakemukset otetaan valin- uralle suuntaavia tutkijoita, vaan myös noissa huomion. tojen, kuten kurssien tai tutkimuksen suorittamista Graduate-opintoja suunnittelevat opiskelijat hakevat Fulbright-stipendiä yli vuosi ennen yhteiskunnan suunniteltua opintojen aloittamista oman alansa asiantuntijoita. yhdysvaltalaisessa yliopistossa. eri aloille sijoittuvia Hakemusten tekninen tarkastus jättä- Hakemusten arviointi alkaa teknisellä mistä hakijat ovat alustavasti kartoit- tarkastuksella: tällä varmistetaan ha- taneet itselleen parhaiten soveltuvia kijan täyttävän hakuohjeissa ilmoitetut yliopistoja. Ehdokkaiden ei edellytetä vähimmäishakuehdot kuitenkaan vahvistaneen isäntäyliopis- sen sisältävän vaadittavat asiakirjat. topaikkaansa ennen stipendin hakua. Ohjelmassa ei ole kiintiöitä tiettyjen Ennen stipendihakemuksensa ...jatkuu verkossa. ja hakemuk- Lue artikkeli kokonaisuudessaan osoitteessa www.fulbright.fi/fi/ stipendiohjelmat-maisteri-jatohtoritason-opintoihin-jatutkimukseen/asla-fulbrightgraduate-grants/valintaprosessi Yhdysvaltalaisprofessoreiden neuvo uusille Fulbright-stipendiaateille: Älä valitse yliopistoa pelkän nimen perusteella Planning for the Fulbright Year Seminar for the Finnish Fulbright Graduate Students 2014-2015 Program • Monday 23. 9. 2013 8:45 Coffee 9:00 Welcome & Introductions 9:20 Fulbright Center and Your Fulbright Network: What’s in It for You? 9:50 The Roles and Responsibilities of the Fulbright Center and the Grantee During the Coming Year 10:15 Break 10:30 Admission Categories in a U.S. University 10:45 Choosing the Right Institution and Program 11:00 Panel Discussion: What Do Academic Departments Look for in an Applicant? The Student-Mentor Relationship 12:00 Lunch Lukuvuoden 2014-2015 ensimmäiset Fulbright Graduate -stipendiaatit. Takana (vas.) Stefan Baumeister, Matias Kalm, Paula Saari, Maija Mattila, Lotta Junnilainen, Jesse Lastunen, Matti Heinonen. Edessä (vas.) Antti Makkonen, Mila Oiva, Johan Munck af Rosenschöld, Eeva Siivonen, Emil Kurvinen. Fulbright Center valitsi syyskuussa ensimmäiset suomalaisstipendiaatit lukuvuodelle 2014-15 ja jo muutaman 13:00 Applying for a Degree Program päivän kuluttua valinnasta 12 uutta maisteri- ja tohtori- opiskelijaa kokoontuivat Hakaniemeen ensimmäiseen val- (Degree & non-degree students) 13:00 Connecting with Your Academic Host 14:30 Coffee break 14:45 Financing Your Studies in the U.S.: Additional Funding Sources 15:15 Preparing for TOEFL mennustilaisuuteen. ...jatkuu verkossa. (Visiting student researchers) and GRE Tests 16:00Q&A Lue koko artikkeli osoitteessa www.fulbright.fi/fi/ stipendiaateille/orientaatiot/planning-fulbrightyear-2013 Orientaatiossa käsiteltyihin aiheisiin voi syventyä tutustumalla orientaatio-oppaaseen: www.fulbright.fi/fi/orientaatio-opas 6 www.fulbright.fi North American Studies The John Morton Center: New Directions for the Study of North America versity of Helsinki), Risto Hiltunen American societies. How all this can be (University of Turku), Auvo Kostiainen achieved remains to be seen in the years (University of Turku), Ossi V. Lindqvist to come. (University of Eastern Finland), Ismo Söderling (Institute of The crucial prerequisite for the es- Migration), tablishment of the Center is a function- Tapani Vaahtoranta (Uongozi Institute, al and adequately broad-based funding Dar-es-Salaam), Jukka Valtasaari (The model. Funding needs to be sought for League of Finnish-American Societies) from the widest possible spread of po- and Jarmo Virmavirta (Finland Soci- tential sources, with the first approach- ety), with Markus Kantola and Kimmo es being made to local government, the Elo (University of Turku) as Executive corporate sector, and private founda- Secretaries. We also consulted with ex- tions both within Finland and abroad. perts on American Studies, including Over the next few years, the goal will be Terhi Mölsä, Executive Director of the to obtain Finnish government funding Fulbright Center. for the Center's core budget. Launch- We presented the implementation phase funding for the Center has been plan and the draft for the statutes of the promised by the City of Turku, the Uni- Rector emeritus Keijo Virtanen of the Institute to the Rector in May, 2013. We versity of Turku Foundation, and the University of Turku introduced the new recommended the establishment in as- University of Turku. John Morton Center at the American Voices sociation with the University of Turku The actual starting date of the Center seminar in Turku. of an institute dedicated to research is January 1, 2014. The Executive Board and teaching on North America, and and the Chair of the Supervisory Coun- Finland and the United States share a suggested that its name should be the cil were appointed by the Rector of the long common history. In recognition John Morton Center for North Ameri- University of Turku in November, 2013. of the influence of the United States can Studies (John Morton -keskus). The other members of the Supervisory throughout the world, it was proposed John Morton (1725–1777) was a Finn- Council should be appointed over the in 2011 that there should be an insti- ish-American signatory to the United course of the fall of 2013 and early 2014. tute in Finland dedicated to the study States Declaration of Independence in The public application period for ap- of the United States. In spring 2012, 1776. During his lifetime, John Morton pointing the first Director and the Re- with support from the University of held many important public offices in search Coordinator ends on December Turku Foundation, a survey was drawn colonial Pennsylvania. Morton's great 20, 2013. up charting teaching and research on grandfather was Finnish and settled the As Ambassador Jukka Valtasaari, who the United States at Finnish universi- New Sweden Colony on the Delaware is also the first Chair of the Supervisory ties. This survey revealed that although River in the middle of the 17th century. Council of the John Morton Center, has both teaching and research are fairly Morton's mother as well as his wife also pointed out, the Center will carry out active on American topics, the field is had family ties to Finland. broad-based research, thereby enhanc- fragmented. The purpose of the John Morton Cen- ing understanding of American politics, At present, there is no single insti- ter is to carry out high-quality research economy, and ways of life in Finland tution in Finland dedicated to carrying and to promote a better understanding as well as awareness of Finland in the out teaching and research on the United of North America both among the gen- United States. Active participation in States in a wide variety of fields; nor is eral public and among decision makers, public discussion by those involved with there any institution regularly partici- within Finland and internationally. The the Center will contribute to bringing pating in public debate about the United Center will offer training for research- North America to its rightful place in States. In Turku, research into the Unit- ers, and other teaching; will participate Finnish political and other discourse. ed States has been actively pursued for in public debate; and will offer assis- This is a task of national importance for many decades, and it would therefore tance and support to Finnish decision the Center. seem appropriate to establish in Turku, makers. The Center should be a forum in close association with the University, for academic and civic debate and dia- Keijo Virtanen a national institute for the study of the logue, functioning as a link between Rector Emeritus and Professor of Cultural United States. the academic community, civic society, History, University of Turku. Fulbright Re- In August 2012, the Rector of the and the corporate world. The task of searcher, University of Michigan 1988–1989 University appointed a commission to its researchers is to explore the ways draw up plans for the funding, organi- in which the Unites States and Canada The article is based on Keijo Virtanen's zation, and profile of a "US Institute" to have influenced and continue to influ- address at Fulbright's annual American be established in Turku. The members ence developments in Finland and the Voices Seminar on October 12, 2013 of the commission were Keijo Virtanen rest of the world, with a particular focus at the University of Turku. (Chair), Kristiina Helenius (AmCham on the politics, economy, culture, histo- Finland), Markku Henriksson (Uni- ry, and international relations of North www.fulbright.fi 7 From Alumni Bridging Disciplinary Divides: The Finnish Model at Work Within higher education, there is both lacking in digital literacy and who may the high aspiration and often elusive see no reason to use broadband. This goal of bridging the divide between has required governments to develop a two or more academic disciplines. range of new programs and interven- There are various terms for this—in- tions to complement the technological terdisciplinary, and economic measures for broadband multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary seem to be the most infrastructure provision. common. Although each term has In short, Finland, the US and over a slightly different meaning, there 50 other countries are developing new and graduate students in the Depart- are common ways that outcomes digital ecosystems that require those ment of Communications and Network- are pursued at colleges and univer- studying and teaching about them to ing at Aalto University, and with various sities. These include joint degree view Broadband through multiple dis- executives at the Nokia Corporation. programs, joint or courtesy faculty ciplinary lenses-- technology, econom- This fluidity in disciplinary bound- appointments, team teaching, cross- ics, political science, social research and aries holds much promise for broad- registered courses and collaborative policy, and law and regulation are at the band development, with Finland as a research projects. Moreover, as areas core. Among the questions that flow leading model for what our digital fu- of inquiry require multiple perspec- from a broad analysis of this area are: ture may look like. Finland has become tives, there is considerable interest in making educational institutions more the first country in the world to make •• What are the cost-benefit tradeoffs of fixed wired broadband and zens, entitling them to a one megabit ing and research. mobile wireless broadband? per second broadband connection now, •• How have governments engaged in with a 100-Mbit/s connection to become A principal interest of mine—broad- co-ordination between ministries a right by the end of 2015. Broadband band development—is a case in point. and agencies, and with other access now is included in basic commu- OECD stakeholders? nication services, such as telephone or countries, including Finland and the United States, have previously •• How have investments in broadband postal services. And an estimated 95 per agreed upon key areas of broadband as an economic stimulus, together cent of Finland’s population of around policies, which have been incorporated with the economic effects of 5.3 million already is online. into National Broadband Plans (NBPs). broadband access, been measured? There has been continued growth in de- •• What is the impact of broadband My time in Finland also afforded me the opportunity to see how well individ- mand for broadband services, at a time access for educational and research uals with different disciplinary back- when many other sectors experienced establishments? grounds can work together, and how a decline. Some governments injected •• How quickly can high-speed productive this approach can be when funds, either directly or through support broadband be extended to rural and it creates a whole larger than the sum for loans, to help the geographic expan- remote areas? of its parts. This is a larger lesson that sion of broadband access networks, the •• Can broadband utilization be should interest American academe writ upgrading of existing networks to high- increased through greater digital large. Breaking down disciplinary bar- er speeds and also through measures literacy? riers is one way to go, but I have learned to encourage adoption among social •• How effective are e-government that promoting an academic culture and economic groups with limited use and e-health initiatives and how which welcomes multiple contributors of broadband. Governments assessed can they be improved? also is important to translate a concept these interventions based on their costs, benefits and effects on markets. into something that works in practice. My appointment last year as the Ful- I’ll be back for sure—both to see how to bright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in In- broadband development in the living schools and universities also is impor- formation and Communications Tech- laboratory of Finland is progressing, and tant in many NBPs, especially where nologies was especially useful because to develop ideas about fostering stron- there are high costs in reaching schools it enabled me to experience first-hand ger interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary in remote areas and where commercial how different disciplines are eager to and cross-disciplinary relationships be- offerings are limited. In such cases, a speak with each other because they tween Finland and the United States. school may act as an anchor for an opti- recognize that broadband development cal fibre connection and may offer out- requires more analytic horsepower than Stuart N. Brotman of-hours use to those without their own any single discipline can offer. While teaches at Harvard Law School. During the broadband access. based in the Faculty of Social Sciences at 2012-13 academic year, he served as the The 8 broadband a legal right for all its citi- open to broader approaches for teach- provision of broadband One of the significant challenges the University of Helsinki, for example, Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in In- in crafting NBPs has been to devise I was able to develop productive profes- formation and Communications Technolo- policies that overcome the barriers sional relationships with colleagues at gies at the University of Helsinki. Just re- to broadband adoption for those with the Faculty of Law. A short ride to Espoo cently he was a nominee for the 2013 World no experience of computers, perhaps brought me in contact with professors Technology Awards. www.fulbright.fi The Strengthening and Widening of a Finnish-American Network My decade long engagement with Finland and the Fulbright Commission is an extraordinary example of an academic and social exchange network. Experiences and interactions with Finnish colleagues have generated new ideas and exchanges of valuable information, enriched academic careers, cultivated friendships and opened up multiple circles of collaboration and opportunity. Beginnings of a network Dr. Liisa Husu, previously of the University of Helsinki, and I participated Mary Ann Danowitz (center in the back) visited Finland and the Fulbright Center in together on panels at several interna- the spring of 2013 with a North Carolina State University delegation. tional conferences. As a result of this interaction, in 2004 I asked her to cont- bright Mid-career Grantee 2013) would ribute to a book, Women, Universities and be going to North Carolina State Uni- Change: Gender Equality in the European versity, where I would soon be a pro- Union and the United States. As I read, re- fessor and Head of the Department of read and edited her work on the Univer- Leadership, Policy and Adult and Higher sity of Helsinki and Finnish universities Education. Johanna and I met on SKYPE I gained greater understanding and res- where we agreed that I would co-host pect for the social and political values her along with our provost, Dr. Betsy and culture of Finland that enabled wi- Brown. This enabled Dr. Hakala to de- der access and more equality than most velop insights about our strategies for countries. So, when my daughter, Mary increasing university research activity Kathryn Sagaria, was exploring options from both the macro university level for a student Fulbright I suggested she and look at Finland. where she could immerse herself in the Development of an intergenerational network micro level---my department, The responsibilities of a Fulbrighter never end. We must continuously strive to engage and extend our global synergetic network of scholars and leaders. daily academic work culture and grant a Finnish lens; an especially rare privi- development processes. lege for US faculty members. Our time Dr. Hakala was an admirable Finnish at the Center was transformative and When Mary Kathryn traveled to Finland ambassador at North Carolina State already two of the Americans are pre- to begin her Fulbright studying Inter- University. She offered new understan- paring Fulbright grant applications. national Development at the University dings and insights about Finnish higher I have gained immensely from this of Helsinki in August 2006, Executive education by lecturing in my Interna- network. I now see each new interna- Director Terhi Mölsä graciously invited lization of Higher Education graduate tional connection in which I participa- me to sit in the American grantees’ level course and participating in a pre- te or facilitate as giving back to others orientation. There I met the superb staff departure orientation for a delegation of as others have generously given to me. at the Fulbright Center and learned more North Carolina State University faculty More importantly, I believe the respon- about the research processes and struc- researchers I would lead to Finland. sibilities of a Fulbrighter never end. We tures of the country. A couple of years must continuously strive to engage and later, as a Fulbright Scholar in Austria, Facilitating new networks I had the good fortune of visiting the My trip to Finland with eight US collea- of scholars and leaders—for these re- Helsinki Collegium as a Fulbright Inter- gues in April, 2013 is already strengthe- lationships and partnerships are one of country grant awardee. While giving a ning and widening Finnish-American our greatest hopes for addressing the seminar and observing a focus group networks. First, several new bilateral pressing problems we share on both of academic women in Helsinki I met collaborative research projects are ta- sides of the North Atlantic and around leading Finnish social scientists whom I king hold with colleagues from the the globe. connected with my Austrian colleagues. Universities of Helsinki, Jyväskylä and extend our global synergetic network Tampere and North Carolina State. Mary Ann Danowitz Second, our last appointment before Fulbright Scholar Indonesia, 1990-1991 During an email exchange with Dr. Lea- returning to the US was at the Fulbright Fulbright Scholar Austria and sa Weimer (American Fulbright student Center in Helsinki. There we learned Fulbright Finland Inter-country Grant to Finland, 2011-2012) in 2011, I learned and saw firsthand the possibilities of recipient, 2007 that Dr. Johanna Hakala, (Finnish Ful- the global Fulbright program through [email protected] Widening networks www.fulbright.fi 9 Teknologiateollisuuden 100-vuotissäätiö ja Fulbright Center Yhteistyöllä korkeatasoista koulutusta insinööritieteilijöille Fulbright Center on yhteistyökumppaninsa lähettänyt Teknologia reiden kanssa. Yhteistyön aloittaminen teollisuuden 100-vuotissäätiön kans kanssa on yksi Säätiön tavoista tukea Teknologiateollisuuden 100-vuotissää- sa vuodesta 2007 lähtien 19 stipen- osaamista, kehittämistä ja kilpailuky- tiön kanssa oli ratkaisevaa, sillä yhteis- diaattia kyä. ”Yhteistyö palvelee Säätiön pää- stipendin perustamisen jälkeen myös of määrää yleisestikin kansainvälistymi- tekniikan alan opiskelijat ja tutkijat on Finland -ohjelman alumnit työsken- sen lisääntymiseksi”, sanoo Säätiön saatu Fulbright-ohjelmaan mukaan”, televät professoreina, apulaisprofes- asiamies Mervi Sibakov. Fulbright Yhdysvaltoihin. Nykyisin Industries soreina ja tutkijoina niin Suomessa kuin ulkomaillakin. Yhteisstipendi Fulbright yhdessä teknillisten yliopistojen rehto- Centerin Fulbright-Technology ”Säätiö haluaa houkutella myös perinteisesti vähemmän liikkuvien tek- Kauteni on toistaiseksi kestänyt vasta vajaa kaksi kuukautta, mutta jo nyt voinee luotettavasti sanoa tämän olevan parasta, mitä minulle on ikinä tapahtunut. 10 toimintaympäristön edistäminen. Centerin toiminnanjohtaja Terhi Mölsä kertoo. Fulbright-Tehnology Industries of niikan alojen opiskelijoita ja tutkijoita Finland -stipendiohjelman alumneis- mukaan vaihtoon.” ta osa viimeistelee väitöskirjaa joko Sibakovin mukaan Fulbright-yhteistyö kansainväliseen Yhdysvalloissa tai Suomessa, osa on auttaa Säätiötä tarjoamaan erityisen työelämässä. lahjakkaille insinööritieteilijöille hei- vietti lukuvuoden 2008–2009 stipendi- dän kykyjään vastaavia paikkoja, joita aattina Harvard Universityssä ja toimii ei aina löydy kotimaasta. ”Mahdolli- nyt biostatistiikan apulaisprofessorina suus Harvardissa. korkeatasoiseen koulutukseen Jukka-Pekka Onnela ”Fulbright-kaudella on yhdysvaltalaisissa huippuyliopistoissa keskeinen osa uraani ajatellen, sillä il- ja pääsy erittäin hyviin tutkimusryh- man Fulbright-Technology Industries of miin ei hyödytä pelkästään stipen- Finland -stipendiä en todennäköisesti diaatin omaa uraa vaan koituu myös olisi lähtenyt Yhdysvaltoihin ja sitä yhteiskunnan hyväksi”, Sibakov sanoo. kautta päätynyt nykyiseen työhöni”, ”Opiskelijat ja tutkijat tuovat Yhdys- Onnela toteaa. valloista uusia suuntauksia ja ideoita Yksi ensimmäisistä lähtijöistä, Antti kotimaahan ja nämä hyödyttävät myös Oulasvirta, vietti lukuvuoden 2007–08 teknologiateollisuuden toimialaa.” University of California, Berkeleyssä Teknologiateollisuuden post doc -tutkijana. ”Fulbright-stipendi 100-vuotissäätiön kanssa on tärkeää oli uraani ajatellen hyvin tärkeä. Se on Säätiö perustettiin kymmenen vuotta myös Fulbright Centerille. ”Fulbright- toki vaikuttanut positiivisesti ihan jo sitten, vuoden 2003 lopussa, kun Tek- ohjelmaan haki aiemmin varsin vähän prestiisinsä takia; Fulbright ja Berkeley, nologiateollisuus ry täytti sata vuotta. tekniikan alan opiskelijoita. Se hei- jossa post doc -vuoden olin, tunnetaan Teknologiateollisuuden jasti yleisemmin- molemmat hyvin myös Euroopassa. 100-vuotis- Yhteistyö yliopistoissamme säätiön tarkoituksena on teknologia- kin insinööritieteilijöiden Hauissa tällä on paljon merkitystä. Mi- teollisuuden toimialojen vähäisempää kiinnostusta ulkomailla nut palkattiin post doc -vuoden jälkeen osaamista, kehittämistä ja kilpailuky- opiskelua kohtaan verrattuna monien Senior Researcheriksi HIITtiin (Helsinki kyä tukevan koulutuksen, tutkimuksen muiden alojen opiskelijoihin. Keinoja Institute of Information Technology), sekä alalle suotuisan ja innovatiivisen kiinnostuksen lisäämiseksi pohdittiin jonka jälkeen vastaavaan asemaan Max www.fulbright.fi edustamien havaittua Fulbright Centerin yhteistyökumppanit saanut mukavasti huomiota. Minulla Tänä syksynä Yhdysvalloissa aloitti Fulbright-stipendit jaetaan perinteisesti on Yhdysvaltain vuodelta myös kontak- kaksi stipendiaattia. Aku Antikainen Säätytalolla. Vuoden 2012 teja, joihin olen edelleen yhteydessä”, tekee optiikan alan tohtoriopintojaan juhlatilaisuudessa Teknologiateollisuuden Oulasvirta sanoo. Maaliskuussa 2014 University of Rochesterissa New Yor- 100-vuotissäätiön hallituksen Oulasvirta siirtyy apulaisprofessoriksi kissa. ”Oloni on kuin teinillä suosikki- puheenjohtaja, vuorineuvos Jorma Eloranta Aalto-yliopistoon. bändinsä backstagella näiden alallaan ja asiamies Mervi Sibakov sekä stipendiaatit Virpi Turkulainen vietti lukuvuo- maailman kuuluisimpien professorien Tuomas Haarnoja (ylh. vas., University den 2011–12 Stanford Universityssä niin keskellä”, Antikainen hehkuttaa. Anti- of California, Berkeley) ja Tuukka Verho ikään post doc –tutkijana. Tätä nykyä kaisen sanojen myötä toivotamme on- (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT). hän työskentelee Suomen Akatemian nea ja menestystä kymmenvuotiaalle tutkijatohtorina Aalto-yliopiston Tuo- Teknologiateollisuuden 100-vuotissää- tantotalouden laitoksella. ”Fulbright- tiölle: ”Kauteni on toistaiseksi kestänyt kausi oli urani kannalta loistava. Olin vasta vajaa kaksi kuukautta, mutta jo Stanfordissa ensiksi vuoden Fulbright- nyt voinee luotettavasti sanoa tämän tutkijana ja sain sen jälkeen vielä lisä- olevan parasta, mitä minulle on ikinä rahoitusta Teknologiateollisuudelta ja tapahtunut.” Tutkijavaihdon aikana pystyin olemaan päivittäisessä vuorovaikutuksessa alani huippututkijoiden kanssa. jatkoin vaihtoani yhden lukukauden. Tutkijavaihdon aikana pystyin olemaan päivittäisessä alani huippututkijoiden kanssa. Teimme yhdessä tutkimusta ja kirjoitimme tieteellisiä artikkeleita. Kävin paljon erilaisissa seminaareissa ja laajensin tietämystäni useilta eri aihealueilta. Lisäksi loin kauden aikana muiden vaihtotutkijoiden kanssa erittäin arvokkaita Planck –instituuttiin Saksaan”, Oulas- yhteistyösuhteita ja niistä on käynnis- virta kertoo. Tätä nykyä hän johtaa Max tynyt uusia yhteisprojekteja”, Turkulai- Planckissa Human – Computer Interaction nen kertoo. (HCI) –ryhmää. Teksti: Johanna Lahti, Fulbright Center vuorovaikutuksessa ”Kauden aikana pystyin keskitty- ”Oman kehittymiseni kannalta vuo- mään lähes puhtaasti tutkimukseen”, si oli tärkeä, sillä tutustuin paremmin Turkulainen toteaa. ”Se on luonnolli- amerikkalaisen HCI-ryhmän toimin- sesti näin urani alussa ollut erittäin tär- taan John Cannyn Berkeley Institute of keää. Ilmapiiri Stanfordissa on kaiken Design:issa ja toin monia käytänteitä kaikkiaan loistava ja nautin sekä am- Suomeen ja Saksaan”, Oulasvirta kertaa matillisesti että muutenkin saadessani Fulbright-kautensa merkitystä. ”Myös olla osa tätä huippuyliopistoa”, Turku- muutama siellä tekemäni julkaisu on lainen sanoo. Fulbright–Technology Industries of Finland Grant -stipendiohjelmasta rahoitetaan stipendejä teknologiateollisuuden edustamien toimialojen kehitystä tukeviin maisteri- ja tohtoriopintoihin sekä tohtorintutkinnon jälkeiseen tutkimukseen Yhdysvalloissa. 35 000–50 000 USD suuruisen stipendin hakuaika lukuvuodelle 2015–2016 päättyy opiskelijoille keväällä 2014 ja väitelleille tutkijoille syksyllä 2014. Lisätietoja: Karoliina Kokko, puh. 044 5535 268 www.fulbright.fi/fi/stipendiohjelmatmaisteri-ja-tohtoritason-opintoihin-jatutkimukseen/fulbright-technologyindustries kontaktien olleen parasta antia. Väitöskirjatutkijana aerosoli- ja ympäristöfysiikan alalla Columbia-yliopistossa ollut Häkkinen kertoo Fulbrightkauden luoneen perustan tulevalle yhteistyölle Columbia- Fulbrightereiden matkassa yliopiston ja Helsingin yliopiston välillä. Häkkinen kiittelee myös laajempia verkostoitumismahdollisuuksia: ”Sain tavata muita Fulbrightereita ympäri maailmaa New Yorkissa sekä muualla Yhdysvalloissa orientaatio- ja enrichment-seminaareissa. Seminaarimatkat tutustuttivat myös muiden kuin Fulbrightereiden matkassa on sarja, jossa on seurattu vuoden 2012-2013 ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant –stipendiaattien, oman isäntäkaupungin elämään.” Haapajärvi toimii parhaillaan vierailevana tutkijana Hel- Linda Haapajärven (vas.) ja Silja Häkkisen valmistautumista singin yliopistossa sosiologian laitoksella, Häkkinen jatkaa Fulbright-vuoteensa ja stipendikauttaan Yhdysvalloissa. väitöskirjatyötään Yhdysvalloissa vielä toisen lukuvuoden: Sarjan viimeisessä osassa stipendiaatit tekevät yhteenvedon ”Tämän osittain mahdollisti Fulbright Centerin myöntämä Fulbright-vuodesta ja pohtivat tulevaisuutta. Renewal Grant -stipendi”, Häkkinen kertoo. Renewal-stipendiä voivat hakea kaikki Fulbright Centerin stipendiaatit, jotka Yhdysvaltain vuosi mahdollisti Haapajärvelle ja Häkkiselle jatkavat stipendivuotensa jälkeen samoja opintoja, joihin var- paitsi tutkimuksen teon huippuyliopistossa, myös tilaisuuden sinainen stipendi myönnettiin. monipuoliseen verkostoitumiseen. Lähitulevaisuudessa molemmilla on tähtäimessään tohtorin ”Pääsin hyvin laitoksen jäseneksi ja osallistumaan semi- tutkinto. ”Palaan ensi syksynä Helsingin yliopistoon viimeiste- naareihin ja tapahtumiin sekä tapaamaan valtavan määrän lemään jatko-opintoni ja kokoamaan väitöskirjani, joka koos- mielenkiintoisia ihmisiä”, kertoo Harvardissa sosiologian tuu tekemästäni tutkimuksesta Helsingin yliopistossa sekä jatko-opintoja tehnyt Haapajärvi ja toteaa keskusteluiden ja Columbia-yliopistossa”, Häkkinen kertoo suunnitelmistaan. www.fulbright.fi 11 Henkilökuvassa alumni Tutkija Leasa Weimer ja asiantuntija Charles Mathies Korkeakoulututkimuksen asiantuntijoiksi Jyväskylään ja nulla oli loistavia mentoreita, jotka Mundus kehitettiin puolestaan nosta- Charles Mathies ovat juuri sellaisia Yhdysvaltalaiset Leasa Weimer kannustivat jatkamaan yliopistouralla. maan kansainvälisiä joita Kiinnostuin siitä, miten yliopisto toimii koulutuksen tasoa ja houkuttelemaan suomalaiset yliopistot ja korkeakoulut koneistona. Jokainen yliopisto on erilai- kansainvälisiä opiskelijoita. haluavat. Pelkkä vilkaisu molempien nen, ja ala on jatkuvassa muutoksessa”, ansioluetteloihin herättää kunnioitus- Weimer kuvailee kiinnostustaan. Paljon puhututtavat yliopistojen lukukausimaksut Erasmus Munduksen ja Fulbrightin vertailua Kipinä Suomea kohti jäi kytemään. lutukseen erikoistunut tutkijatohtori. Pariskunnan toi alunperin Suomeen Erasmus Mundus -maisteriopiskelijana yliopistossa Weimer päätyikin hakeu- Fulbright-stipendi ja he ovat asuneet Weimerin reitti kulki Norjan, Portu- tumaan takaisin Suomeen, Jyväskylään. maassa syksystä 2011 lähtien. galin ja Suomen halki. Lopputyössään asiantuntijoita, ta. Kumpikin on pitkälle koulutettu ja kansainvälinen korkea-asteen kou- Kiinnostus korkea-asteen koulutukseen heräsi opiskeluaikana Weimerin kiinnostus korkea-asteen korkea-asteen Aloitettuaan tohtoriopintonsa Georgian Väitöskirjassaan Weimer käsitteli Weimer vertasi Fulbrightin ja Erasmus yhtä tämän hetken kuumimmista ai- Munduksen eroja: millainen historia heista: yliopistojen lukukausimaksuja. näillä eri-ikäisillä ohjelmilla on ja miten Weimer kiinnostui aiheesta jo vuonna ne ovat päässeet nykyiseen asemaansa. 2007 opiskellessaan Tampereella osana ”Asiakirjojen teoreettinen analy- Erasmus-maisteriohjelmaa. koulutukseen heräsi jo opiskeluaikana sointi osoitti, että Fulbrightin syntyyn hänen ollessaan oppilaskunta-aktiivi- liittyy myös onnellista sattumaa. So- täisikö na. Weimer työskenteli 10 vuotta erilai- tien jälkeen Yhdysvalloilla oli ympä- periä lukukausimaksuja. Kiinnostuin sissa suhdetoiminnan tehtävissä ennen ri Eurooppaa paljon sotatarvikkeita, aiheesta, ja jatkoin sen seuraamista hakeutumistaan maisteri- ja tohtori- joita se ei voinut kuljettaa takaisin. Yhdysvalloista opintoihin vuonna 2008. Fulbright ideoi, että tarvikkeet myy- tolakia uudistettiin dään ehdotin aihetta ”Sain työskennellä sidosryhmien, kuten lukuisten eri opiskelijoiden, alumnien ja vanhempien kanssa. Mi12 eurooppalaisen www.fulbright.fi Euroopassa. Tällä rahoitettiin koulutusvaihtoa.” Vuonna 2004 käynnistynyt Erasmus ”Siellä väiteltiin paljon siitä, pikansainvälisiltä käsin. opiskelijoilta Kun vuonna yliopis2009, amerikkalaiselle väitöskirjaohjaajalleni.” Weimer valittiin Fulbright- Henkilökuvassa alumni stipendiaatiksi ja hän sai keskittyä tut- tehokkaampi kaikilla mittareilla. Tämä kimukseen yhdeksän kuukauden ajan. on ollut entistä keskeisempää vuoden ”Ylioppilaskuntien voimas rooli yllätti minut. Ylioppilaskunnat vas- 2010 voimaan tulleen yliopistouudistuksen jälkeen. tustavat eniten lukukausimaksuja. Ti- ”Aiemmin yliopistojen ei tarvinnut lanne on mielenkiintoinen, sillä moni tehdä juuri mitään itse. Yliopistolain tulevaisuuden johtaja kasvaa rooliinsa uudistuksen jälkeen yliopistot joutuvat nimenomaan ylioppilaskunnassa. Sa- olemaan aktiivisempia. Myös kilpailu masta syystä moni poliitikko on hel- on kiristymässä. Uusi rahoitusmalli posti samaa mieltä ylioppilaskuntien korostaa lopputuotoksia, ja toimintaa kanssa.” täytyy tehostaa. Tietojärjestelmien Weimer näkisi lukukausimaksutto- kehittäminen on ollut aivan keskeis- man vaihtoehdon Suomen kannalta hy- tä parin ensimmäisen vuoden aikana. vänä. Hän ei kuitenkaan usko, että malli Järjestelmistä piti luoda sellaiset, että kestää. Suomi on taipuvainen nyökyt- saamme analysoitavaa tietoa strate- telemään sekä muiden EU-maiden että gisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Aiemmin Pohjoismaiden kehitykselle. yliopistolla ei ollut tarpeeksi tietoa esimerkiksi siitä, miten opiskelijat edisty- Talo myyntiin ja Suomeen Mathiesin kiinnostus vät opinnoissaan.” korkea-as- Äitiyspakkaus ja muita hyvinvointivaltion ihmeellisyyksiä Leasa Weimer valmisteli väitöskirjaan- Työkiireiden lisäksi Weimer ja Mathies maksuista Fulbright-stipendillä vuonna sivesi meni, kun hän oli tilastotieteen elävät 2011–2012. kurssilla tohtoriopiskelijana. Ja minä Heille syntyi kesäkuussa Aspen-tytär, teen tilastotiedettä työkseni. Puhumme mikä on tuonut Suomessa asumiseen äitini kanssa nykyäänkin puhelimessa aivan uuden näkökulman. Ilmainen korkea-asteen koulutuksesta”, Mathies terveydenhuolto äitiyspakkauksineen, nauraa. pitkä äitiysvapaa ja muut suomalaisen teen koulutukseen juontaa juurensa lapsuudesta. ”Kasvoin kampuksella. Äitini lap- muutenkin ruuhkavuosiaan. sa suomalaisten yliopistojen lukukausi- Mathiesille tulo Suomeen merkitsi hyvinvointivaltion edut saavat mo- hallintotehtävissä kaikin puolin hyppyä tuntemattomaan. lemmilta kiitosta. Ero Amerikkaan on tai kansainvälisessä yliopistossa. Myös Suhde Weimerin kanssa oli vielä tuo- selkeä. johtotehtävät esimerkiksi alumniasioi- re, mutta mies lopetti kokopäiväisen ”Myös Aspen on nukkunut öitään työnsä, myi talonsa ja autonsa ja lähti äitiyspakkauslaatikossa”, ennakkoluulottomasti rakkaansa mat- hymyilee. kaan – asumaan ensimmäistä kertaa Riskinotto kannatti, sillä Jyväsyliopisto palkkasi Mathiesin opistosta, den parissa kiinnostavat. Haluaisin jatkaa myös tutkimusta”, Weimer toteaa. Mathies uskoo niinikään jatkavansa Yksi ihmetyksen aihe oli tutkijan paikan saaminen Jyväskylän yli- ulkomailla. kylän Mathies amerikkalaisessa Student Life - ohjelman tutkimusryhmässä. työtään ja tutkimustaan korkea-asteen koulutuksen parissa. Onko myös arkenne täynnä korkeaasteen koulutusta? erityisasiantuntijaksi. ”Tämä tapahtui pari kuukautta en- ”Tämä on hyvä aihe illallispöytään”, Suomessaan ollessaan pariskunta myös nen laskettua aikaa, ja olen nyt yhdek- molemmat vitsailevat, mutta vaka- avioitui. osa-aikaiseksi sän kuukauden äitiysvapaalla. Näin ei voituvat: ”Kun toiselta pyytää palau- ”Aloin olla myös lähellä loppuun pa- ikinä tapahtuisi Yhdysvalloissa, sillä tetta, saa oikeasti hyvää ja rakentavaa lamista, sillä työskentelin Amerikassa siellä raskaana olevia naisia yleensä palautetta.” 50-60 tuntia viikossa. Kaipasin uutta syrjitään.” Äitiysvapaa saa Weimerin tuntemaan näkökulmaa.” Yliopiston sisäistä analysointia jopa katkeransuloisia tuntemuksia. Riittääkö aika muuhun ja miltä Suomi maistuu? ”Harrastan ja opetan joogaa. Tätä on ”Se on samaan aikaan sekä kirous äitiysloman aikana ikävä. Molemmat Mathies on keskittynyt yliopistojen että etuoikeus. Myös kirous, sillä osa pidämme matkustamisesta ja muihin analysoimiseen sisäl- minusta on amerikkalaisen mallin mu- kulttuureihin sukeltamisesta. Ja rakas- tä. Juuri tämä erityisosaaminen auttoi kaisesti tottunut työskentelemään ja tamme suomalaista talvea”, Weimer Mathiesia saamaan asiantuntijan tehtä- tavoittelemaan koko ajan jotakin. toteaa. organisaation vän Jyväskylän yliopistosta. Institutional Aivan toimettomana Weimer ei pysy Research -nimellä tunnettu tutkimusala äitiyslomallakaan. Hän on Erasmus on Suomen yliopistoissa vielä uutta. Mundus opiskelija- ja alumniyhdis- Myös Mathies korostaa viihtyvänsä hyvin Suomessa. ”Läheisyys luontoon viehättää. ”Institutional Research tuli Pohjois- tyksen johtaja sekä Fulbright Centerin Amerikkaan 60-70 vuotta sitten. Idea- alumniyhdistyksen hallituksen jäsen na on tutkia yliopistoja sisältä käsin ja Suomessa. luistelemista töihin. Kohti korkeakoulumaailman johtotehtäviä pääsen melkein ovelta ovelle luistimil- tarjota johdolle työkaluja strategiseen päätöksentekoon.” Mathiesin vastuulla on luoda Jyväskylän yliopistoon toimivat sisäisen tut- ”Minulla ei ole yksittäistä tavoitetta kimuksen käytännöt: tehdä yliopistosta uraani koskien. Voisin olla korkeissa Täällä asiat ovat myös järjestyksessä.” Mathies suunnittelee jopa jään ylitse ”Aion ehdottomasti tehdä sen, sillä la. Mikä mahdollisuus!” Teksti ja kuvat: Heidi Lehmuskumpu www.fulbright.fi 13 An International Vision Newly-appointed University of Helsinki Rector and Fulbright alumnus Jukka Kola talks about the value of the Fulbright program, his view of Finland’s international future, and preparing to celebrate the 375th birthday of Finland’s oldest university. Fresh from welcoming almost two hundred new international resear- Photo: University of Helsinki / Linda Tammisto chers to the University of Helsinki, Professor Jukka Kola speaks enthu- 14 www.fulbright.fi siastically about his new role as Rector, to which he was formally appointed in August of this year. A professor of agricultural policy and economics who comes from a farming family, Kola has built a long and successful career as a researcher, as well as a highly-regarded university teacher and administrator at the University of Helsinki. Kola served as Dean and Vice-Rector before being chosen for the top spot at Finland’s top university earlier this year. Now starting his five-year term of office, Kola says he has an ambitious vision for the future of the university, that of an international research institution amongst the best in the world. “The University of Helsinki is in the to come and work here, and because of top 100 worldwide, but we’re aiming at our ageing population, we are going to the top 50. The new members of staff need even more in future. Universities I spoke to this morning are excellent have a role to play, as we already attract examples of international talent who a lot of international talent. One of the have chosen to come to Finland to con- big challenges we now face is encoura- tinue their careers, and they’re already ging students to stay on after they have fulfilling our strategy,” he explains. graduated.” Apart from high quality science and However, universities cannot do education, it’s not easy to generalise the this alone, says Kola. “We also need reasons behind Helsinki’s increasing the cooperation of other organisations, popularity, says Kola. “Some people particularly employers. Sometimes the- come because of family or romance, but re is an expectation that foreigners will for many others Finland is an attractive be ready-made workers who are comp- place to live and work. Nowadays if you letely integrated into Finnish culture, are a stable, safe and secure country it but that’s unrealistic. I would like to see matters more and more. This hasn’t more companies and organisations of- been a marketing issue for Finland in fering the possibility to work in English, the past, but now it’s quite decisive, es- and to taking into account that people pecially when you look at other Europe- come from different cultures. We need an countries that are suffering the ef- more flexibility, more freedom. Finland fects of the financial crisis, particularly has been successful creating a society in youth employment.” where it’s good to live, but we can still At the moment, approximately ten per cent of the university’s most seni- Photo: University of Helsinki / Ari Aalto Alumni in Focus make it easier for international people to adjust to living here.” or professors are international, rising Universities also have a role to play to a figure of twenty per cent across in developing international research the whole academic staff. Of course, and knowledge transfer, Kola suggests, a greater percentage of international noting successful collaborations with staff means the university scores fi- partners such as the Finnish Fulbright gures more prominently in the global Center and the US Embassy in Helsinki, rankings. However, Kola calls improved led by Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck. ”The rankings a “side effect” of the broader US Ambassador has been very active vision for the university he and his col- and supportive. He helped to organize leagues are working to develop. Ran- common activities with the university kings are not the objective, but rather library, signing a new agreement with the evidence of work already well done. the University of Helsinki in 2010 for In the past, a lot of Finns went to the States during their university studies, but this has diminished to some extent since Finland joined the EU. If we didn’t have Fulbright, the focus would now be even stronger on Europe. “We need to ask ourselves, are we access to the Embassy’s collection of tem, due to its reputation as being in the advancing science and new knowledge, books and other materials through the top three worldwide.” Kola attributes or just rankings? I believe that having American Resource Center. The ARC this in part to Finland’s teacher-centric a community of international staff and moved to Helsinki University’s Main education policy. “All teachers are edu- students improves the quality of our Library in 2012. We’ve also worked to- cated to at least Master’s-level, and it’s a research and teaching. It brings new gether on seminars about politics, cul- highly respected profession in Finland. ideas, new points of view, and more ture and industry.” There’s also a lot of freedom for teach- open-minded thinking. Finland is a Kola adds that Finnish scientists ing staff at all three levels of education. small country, and we need new ideas have also contributed expertise on Of course they have to meet curricular to challenge us. We want to attract more energy-saving and environmental is- goals within certain budget constraints, international people at all levels, not sues for the US Embassy’s new Inno- but how they make those goals happen only academics, but also the infrastruc- vation Center in Helsinki – one of the is up to them.” ture that supports them – administra- most energy efficient buildings in the Kola feels passionately about equa- tion, decision making, fund-raising and Department of State’s portfolio. “We lity of educational opportunities, and so on. Hiring a consulting firm to do this have a lot of know-how in green and prior to his appointment as rector, he isn’t as effective as integrating someo- clean technologies in Finland,” says worked as part of Finland’s Council for ne into the permanent staff – this has Kola, “This is an economic area that will Lifelong Learning, which aims to enable much longer-term impact.” become increasingly important for us in people from all walks of life and all ages future.” to access learning opportunities. This Working Towards a More International Society Finnish educational institutions inclusive educational philosophy also have much to offer to international means encouraging students to expand Kola says that this need for interna- partners, Kola suggests, including sha- their horizons through opportunities tionalisation is not limited to Finland’s ring knowledge and expertise regarding such as the Fulbright program. “If you higher education. “Finland should also Finland’s highly-respected education go to study abroad you have to make be much more international. At the system. “In recent years, especially in some sacrifices, but these are worth it. moment we don’t have a very inter- the education sector, there has been a It can definitely help to develop your ca- national society, but we need people great deal of interest in our school sys- reer later on.” www.fulbright.fi 15 It’s typical that when someone goes to a new place and enjoys it there, they come back home and talk about their experience. That’s the best way to build a reputation, by enabling people to experience it for themselves, and then talk about it. abroad was in Canada, where he under- like I had joined a very active and high- took practical farm training alongside quality research community.” several other Finnish students. “It was “We drove tractors and were involved Part of an International Research Community hands-on in day to day farming tasks.” The links Kola forged during his Ful- Later, in the mid-1980s, he studied at bright year continue to this day. Kola the University of Arkansas, Fayettevil- has collaborated with former colleagues le. “Of course, that’s where Fulbright at the University of Illinois on joint ar- was from, and I can still remember his ticles and projects, and his own stu- statue on the University Campus. Bill dents benefit from contact with these Clinton was governor of Arkansas then. international research networks. really hard work,” he recalls, smiling. It was a really interesting time to be there.” This early experience of study abroad – something of a grass-roots effort, “It led to a kind of community,” he explains. “When you meet interesting people, you follow where they go and see how they develop.” largely organized by the Finnish Agri- That’s the vision Kola has for inter- cultural students’ association Sampsa national staff who visit the University of – piqued Kola’s interest in pursuing in- Helsinki. “It’s typical that when someo- ternational study. In 1989-1990, he was ne goes to a new place and enjoys it the- awarded an ASLA-Fulbright scholarship re, they come back home and talk about to the University of Illinois, Urbana- their experience. That’s the best way to Kola, as a former Fulbright grantee, is Champaign, investigating agricultural build a reputation, by enabling people to convinced of the importance of the Ful- economics and policy as part of his doc- experience it for themselves, and then bright program as part of his vision of toral research project. talk about it.” Forging Links through Fulbright internationalisation, and particularly “Illinois was one of the possible This sense of community, Kola ex- Finnish- partner institutions offered by Ful- plains, is a characteristic of top-level American relations. “It’s very impor- bright at the time, and it turned out to universities, particularly those with a tant to have this kind of international be an excellent opportunity for me,” long tradition. “At 373 years old, we fit exchange, and Fulbright is particularly Kola explains. “There were some young nicely into that category,” Kola says, significant as a point of connection with professors in agricultural economics “Long term development is how you the US. In the past, a lot of Finns went to working there, who had come from the create universities; it cannot happen the States during their university stu- University of Chicago – one of the top overnight. We want our university to be dies, but this has diminished to some economics universities in the world, well known, and we want to continue extent since Finland joined the EU. If we with a lot of Nobel prize-winners on telling our story not only within Finland didn’t have Fulbright, the focus would the faculty. These young professors and but also around the world.” now be even stronger on Europe.” researchers at Illinois were eager to de- for further strengthening Kola’s own first experience of study velop their research and ideas, and I felt Lue Environmental Stewardship -stipendiaatin tarina verkossa Text: Louisa Gairn Suomalaisten opiskelijoiden määrä yhdysvaltalaisissa yliopistoissa kasvanut Yhdysvaltalaisissa korkeakouluissa opiskeli kaikkiaan 691 suomalaista lukuvuonna 2012-2013. Lukumäärä on noin kahdeksan prosenttia edellisvuoden määrää (640) suurempi. Suomessa puolestaan opiskeli 256 yhdysvaltalaista lukuvuonna 2011-2012. Tiedot käyvät Päivi Pirhonen vietti kesällä viisi viikkoa Kansas State Universityssä, missä hän ilmi kansainvälistä liikkuvuutta käsit- osallistui Summer Institute for European Student Leaders on Environmental Stewardship televästä Open Doors 2013 –raportista, -ohjelmaan. Kesän 2014 Summer Institute -stipendi tulee hakuun alkuvuodesta jonka on julkaissut yhdysvaltalainen 2014. Tarkemmat tiedot julkaistaan Fulbright Centerin verkkosivulla. Institute of International Education (IIE). Lue Päivin kirjoitus ”Kesästipendiaattina Kansasista” osoitteessa www.fulbright.fi/ fi/stipendiohjelma-kandidaattitason-opintoihin/summer-institute/pirhonen. Englanninkielinen lehdistötiedote Open Doors 2013 –raportista on saatavilla osoitteessa www.fulbright.fi. 16 www.fulbright.fi Canada Canadian Student Life With over ninety Canadian universities and even more colleges, it’s a near impossible task to define what exactly is the quintessential Canadian student life experience. In a nutshell, Canadian student life is defined by the mere fact that there are differences among the different schools in Canada. Much like the pieces of a puzzle, there are no two schools alike. Below are just a few of the many pos- ing details of your club before receiving ropean schools. In Canada, being both sible realms for students to carve out funding. a participant and/or spectator is a great their own experiences. In the end, your way of immersing yourself in school life at a Canadian university is the re- Residence Life sult of what you truly want. The sky is Many schools will give first-year stu- The athletes who are chosen to rep- the limit and it’s up to you to define how dents a guaranteed residence offer. Liv- resent a school in a particular sport are you want your four, five, or so years in ing on residence allows new students to often referred to as ‘varsity athletes.’ Canada to be. immerse themselves in a community However, you do not have to be a that cannot be replicated with living stellar athlete in order to be active in off-campus. For many, being able to sports. City versus Town pride. Sometimes, your experience as a stu- live with other first-year students is a Intramural sports allow students of dent in Canada will be largely crafted crucial factor in getting accustomed to varying skill levels to participate in a and influenced by where your school is living and studying in university. variety of sports in a friendly, some- geographically located. Some towns are Since most students will have to what competitive manner. In many considered ‘university towns’ due to the move off-campus after their freshman schools, the type of sports offered on fact that a huge majority of its inhabit- year, living in residence is an excellent an intramural may vary. You could ex- ants for most of the year are students. way to meet others and foster relation- pect your usual activities such as soccer These towns often have many services ships with potential roommates. Plus, and basketball, but then you might have and stores catered largely for the stu- many communities in student housing more unconventional sports such as dent population. will be lead by a residence advisor (RA). Quidditch — a modified version of the Bigger cities, on the other hand, are Your RA is an important figure in set- same activity made popular through the a different story. For example, Toronto tling into the community. Oftentimes, Harry Potter series — and flag football is a city with over 187,000 students. But if you have any pressing questions or to name a few. this number is miniscule in compari- inquiries, your RA will be the first per- son to its total population of about 2.6 son you get in touch with since they More Information million people. Two other cities with a are always an upper year student with To learn more about the different ways similar scene would be Vancouver and a strong understanding of how your to get involved, take a look at your pro- Montreal. In such cities, you are a stu- school works. spective university. Information would dent first, and whatever you choose to often be organized under sections titled be. Your life as a student in these cities Volunteering Abroad is not restricted or defined by campus Lately, the option of completing volun- borders. Oftentimes, students will find teer projects abroad has been a popular themselves falling into lifestyles that option for many university students. Association of Universities extend beyond the campus. Similar with going on a study exchange, and Colleges Canada (AUCC) there are a number of services available www.aucc.ca for students to use in order to help sim- Maclean’s On Campus blog Getting involved with the different plify the overall process of arranging for http://oncampus.macleans.ca/ types of clubs, councils, and societies on volunteer trips abroad. education/ Clubs, Councils, and Societies campus is often as easy as writing down There are a number of different or- your contact information on a sign-up ganizations out there with the purpose sheet. of helping you plan your volunteer trip e.g. ‘Campus Life’ or ‘Get Involved’. Below are several websites of interest: Citizen and Immigration Canada www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/ If you’re looking for people who share abroad. In the end, it’s all about doing the same interests as you, there’s a very the research in selecting the right pro- Text: Sophia Luu good chance that there will already be gram for you. is an undergraduate student at the Univer- a student group for you. However, if sity of Toronto and, as a part of her Hart that is not the case, it is pretty easy to Sports House Exchange in Finland, she interned at set up and receive support for starting Student athletics are an integral, but the Fulbright Center during summer 2013. your own club. Many student unions completely optional, part of being a stu- will have money set aside for clubs; all dent in Canada. This is often a concept Photo: Hart House, a student activity center you have to do is sort out the operat- that simply does not exist among Eu- at the University of Toronto (wikipedia.org) www.fulbright.fi 17 Highlight of the American Fall in Finland August arrival orientation marks the beginning of a Fulbright grant term for those American grantees, who arrive in Finland in late summer. After receiving their Kalevala, the Finnish national epic, upon completing the orientation, the grantees headed over to their Finnish host institutions around the country. State Secretary for the Minister of Education and Science Pilvi Torsti (left), Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck, and Executive Director Terhi Mölsä greeted Fulbright grantees and guests at the reception in honor of the 2013–14 Fulbright grantees hosted by Ambassador Oreck at the U.S. Embassy Innovation Center. The Department for Communications and Culture at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs hosted the final orientation day, which concentrated on Finnish society, economy, foreign policy and the Finnish language. Director General of Communication Mr. Jouni Mölsä welcomed Fulbright scholars and students and gave an overview of Finnish foreign policy. In mid-October Fulbrighters gathered in Turku at the American Voices seminar organized now for the 21st time. Since their fall arrival Fulbrighters have engaged themselves, in addition to their studies and research, in numerous activities giving talks and lectures at different events, and visiting interesting sites. Connecting and Networking at the Orientation “I usually do not like orientations,” a and a half intense days, during which grantee began his feedback after the Fulbright scholars and students get to orientation in Helsinki, only to continue know each other and start network- that, to his big surprise, he had immen- ing with their hosts, Fulbright alumni, sely enjoyed the seminar and regretted Fulbright Center’s partners and friends, that it was over! and many others. Furthermore, they The orientation consisted of three get an introduction to Finnish education and science, economy, history, foreign policy, language as well as culture and communication styles. In addition to program arranged by the Fulbright Center, scholars and students are also hosted by the U.S. Embassy, the ASLAFulbright Alumni Association, Sibelius Senior Secondary School, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland as well as Ateneum, the National Art Museum. 18 www.fulbright.fi Fulbrighters Turku In October, the American Fulbrighters brighter presented on a topic of their came together for the annual American own choosing to an audience of nearly a Voices seminar, organized in cooperati- hundred students and faculty, with this on by the Fulbright Center and the Uni- year’s presentations ranging from mar- versity of Turku North American Studies ching bands and fiddle music to toxic Program. The two-day event in Turku homes and alternative food practices. was an opportunity to share and reflect Fulbright student Marja Mundy noted on experiences in Finland with fellow that “participating in the American Fulbrighters and with Fulbright Center Voices Seminar was a wonderful experi- staff, to do a bit of sightseeing in the ence, especially because it gave all of us historical city of Turku, and to gather for Fulbrighters an opportunity to gather. I a wonderful dinner in a restaurant boat enjoyed getting updates on everyone's by the beautiful River Aura. work, life, and hearing them speak on During the seminar itself, each Ful- topics that they feel passionately about - I learned so much about so many different things!” Coordinator Janne Korkka of the North The newly established John Morton American Studies Program at the University Center, meant to become a Finnish hub of Turku thanked the Fulbrighters for a won- for multidisciplinary research on North derful seminar. “Once again, Fulbright visi- America, was introduced at the semi- tors lend their expertise to create the high nar by Rector emeritus Keijo Virtanen point of the season for the North American of the University of Turku, who led the Studies Program.” In the picture Korkka (left) planning committee for the center. with Fulbright student Marja Mundy. More on page 7. Executive Director Terhi Mölsä of the Fulbright Center (left) and Vice-Rector Tapio Reponen of the University of Turku opened the twenty-first American Voices seminar. Thanksgiving in Finland: Parliament and a Chocolate Factory...? The Fulbright Center traditionally ar- tory is a dream come true to anyone who ranges several enrichment events for likes chocolate and sweets. The dream the U.S. grantees around the time of came true to Fulbrighters on Thanks- American Thanksgiving. This year giving Thursday when they visited the Thanksgiving in Finland included a over 100 year-old company in Vantaa, visit to the Finnish Parliament and a watched informative and entertaining chocolate factory. introductory films, were taken on a guided tour and above all, had a chance to Guy Lindström, Deputy Director of eat as much chocolate as they liked! the International department hosted The Thanksgiving enrichment ac- Fulbrighters on their visit to the Par- tivities included also a visit to the mu- liament and introduced the Finnish seum of contemporary art, KIASMA, Parliamentary system to the grantees. and a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Fulbrighters also had an opportunity Fulbright Bicentennial Chair Frederick to hear an update on current affairs in Wasser. EU matters during the lunch hosted by Perhaps not your most traditional MP Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, Chair of Thanksgiving but certainly something the Grand Committee, which serves as to talk about! Parliament’s EU Committee. Mr. Rami Kurth took the group to follow the Plenary Session and gave an informative guided tour of the Parliament House. A visit to Fazer’s confectionary fac- www.fulbright.fi 19 Alumni News ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association Anniversary The ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association's 60th Anniversary Year culminated at a celebration at the Korjaamo Culture Factory. The event was organized together with a longtime cooperation partner, the League of Finnish American Societies, which celebrated its 70th anniversary. Reception opened the evening, and continued with a concert by UMO jazz orchestra and an American artist Jamie Davis. In the photo, Ambassador Jukka Valtasaari, Chair of the LFAS and President of the ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Association Marianna Sydänmaanlakka. FinnFest: Festival for Finnish Culture Lovers The Fulbright Center and alumni of the Finnish Fulbright program participated generously in the 2013 FinnFest held in Hancock, Michigan. There were over 5,000 people in attendance, and some 200 lectures, Sámi-themed programming, musical performances, films, exhibits, tours, events of various types, and a Tori marketplace with 100 vendors selling Finnish crafts, design items, books, CDs, and giving away information on Finnish education and Fulbright grant opportunities! Read the entire story and see the full list of Fulbright presenters and their topics at www.fulbright.fi/en/read-online/ finnfest-festival-finnish-culture-lovers. Alumni Julene Johnson (left), Gerry and Margaret Schueman, promote Fulbright at the Fulbright Center Tori booth. Fulbright Arctic Workshop International Fulbright Arctic Workshop held at the Abisko Nelson (University of Oulu beginning 2014), Executive Scientific Research Station in northern Sweden gathered to- Director Terhi Mölsä from the Fulbright Center in Finland, gether some of the world's brightest scientists focusing on Matt Ayres from Dartmouth College (Fulbright in Finland resilience, climate change, governance, and security in the 1985-1986), Sophia Albov from University of Montana and Arctic. The findings of the workshop “Shaping Arctic Change the University of Helsinki (Fulbright in Finland 2013-2014), through Conscious Choices” will be summarized into a syn- Amy Lauren Lovecraft from University of Alaska Fairbanks thesis paper on the key issues identified as being necessary (Fulbright Inter-Country in Finland 2011), Paul Burgess to shape Arctic change in a conscious and deliberate manner. from Tulane University (Fulbright in Finland 2011-2012), and was Bruce Forbes from the University of Lapland (Fulbright in represented by seven alumni and grantees (pictured above, The Finnish-American Fulbright program Finland 1994-1995). More information about the workshop at left to right): Tim Frandy from the University of Wisconsin– www.fulbright.fi. Madison (Fulbright in Finland 2009-2010), Christopher 20 www.fulbright.fi Photo: Lawrence Hislop ons i t c ne Con er Corn Fulbright grants open doors! People meet, make connections, and develop cooperations with lasting effect. Some connections are scholarly, some personal, and others of a business nature, possibilities are endless! A few of our grantees offer examples of their continuing cooperation. Kroc Fellow at National Public Radio Rae Ellen Bichell is a Kroc Fellow at National Public Radio in Washington, D.C. During the one-year fellowship, she will report and produce stories for the web and for broadcast. Right now, she's contributing to NPR blogs, writing about everything from jeans to birds. Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award 2012-2013 An International Look on National Libraries John Helling has published a book comparing varying national policies on public libraries: “Public Libraries and Connecting in New York their National Policies: International Kirsi Cheas and Päivi Pietilä, current Surprise Meeting with Mrs. Harriet Fulbright Case Studies.” John’s Fulbright proj- Finnish Fulbrighters in New York City, Sanna Ojanperä had the honor of meet- ect focused on Finnish national library were taken on an informal tour of the ing Mrs. Harriet Fulbright at the Finnish policy as a model for best practices in Tribeca neighborhood in Lower Man- Embassy in Washington, D.C. during a the United States, and the book utilizes hattan and the waterfront by Cheryl J. Fulbright Embassy Reception. the work he completed during his time Fish, Fulbright Lecturer, University of ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grantee in Finland. Tampere, 2007 and docent in the De- American University 2011-2012 Mid-Career Professional Development Grant, Helsinki City Library, 2011-2012 partment of World Cultures at University of Helsinki. Fighting Bullying Benjamin Alldritt is working on a startup company for bullying reporting and prevention in school with a team formed mostly with students from the Aalto University. The team is developing an application called BullySpot which aims to be an anonymous reporting application for use by children. The team is currently collecting votes for their application in a startup competition. See further information at www. bullyspot.co. Benjamin came to Finland in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in 2010 and has lived in Finland since. U.S. Graduate Student Grantee, HAMK University of Applied Sciences 2010-2011 Connecting in Helsinki Solo Exhibition in Pori In Helsinki, three Fulbright alumni came for whom Professor Jernvall served as a Green the Land) runs through January together for a minisymposium in devel- host during her Fulbright visit. 19, 2014 at the Pori Art Museum, part Cherie Sampson’s exhibition Puut Punalle, Maat Sinelle (Red the Trees & opmental biology organized for the one- of a series on international performan- hundredth birthday of enamel knot re- John Hunter, ce art I Perform, Therefore I am. Many of search and the fiftieth birthday of one of Fulbright U.S. Graduate Student Grantee, Cherie’s works were created in Koli Na- the leading researchers in the field, Pro- University of Helsinki, 1989-1990 fessor Jukka Jernvall (on right)—both Jukka Jernvall, U.S. Graduate Student Grantee 1997-1998 anniversaries worth commemorating. ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Student Grantee, and Fulbright Scholar Grantee 2010-2011 Speaking at the minisymposium were Stony Brook University, 1991-1992 Professor John Hunter whose Fulbright Katherine MacCord, visit to Finland inspired Jernvall to in turn Fulbright-CIMO Graduate Student Grantee, visit the U.S., and Katherine MacCord University of Helsinki, 2012-2013 tional Park in Eastern Finland. www.fulbright.fi 21 News / Uutisia Appointment News from the Board The Fulbright Center welcomes Mr. Jeffrey K. Reneau who succeeds Mr. David McGuire on the Fulbright Cen- Fulbright Center numeroina 2013 Tilastot ovat FC:n tilikaudelta 1. 10. 2012–30. 9. 2013 ter Board of Directors. Mr. Reneau is the Counselor for Press and Public Affairs at the American Embassy in Helsinki. In the December 2013 meeting, Mr. Reneau was elected as the Board Chair. Jeffrey Reneau arrived in Finland in November, 2013. He came from Kolkata, Mr. Jeffrey K. Reneau India where he was the Director of the American Center. Prior to his tour in India, he served at the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN), as the Special Advisor to the U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform, and Political Advisor to the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN. Before his tenure at USUN, Mr. Reneau served as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of State. Earlier assignments include a one year term as Civilian Observer in the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai Peninsula, verifying Camp David Treaty limits, in addition to Political and Management tours at the U.S. Embassies in Japan and Belarus, respectively. Mr. Reneau studied International Education and Policy Administration at Harvard University, earning a Master’s degree in Education. He received a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Georgetown University. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mr. McGuire for his dedicated service, and welcome Mr. Reneau to the Board. There are altogether eight Board members: four U.S. and four Finnish members. The U.S. members are appointed by the American Embassy and the Finnish members by the Ministry of Education and Culture. •• Asiakaskontakteja 3 850, joista kansainvälisen alan ammattilaisia n. 26 % •• Infotilaisuuksia ja tapahtumia 78, joissa yhteensä yli 2 300 osallistujaa •• Verkkovierailijoita 46 600 Stipendiohjelmat •• Yhteensä 77 stipendiaattia, joista 43 suomalaista ja 34 amerikkalaista stipendiaattia •• Yhteisstipendit mukaan lukien jaettu yli 880 000 euroa apurahoina Fulbright Centerin rahoitus •• 79,5 % Suomesta (Tukisäätiö, Suomen valtio, yksityiset säätiöt, suomalaiset yliopistot, muut) •• 20 % Yhdysvalloista (18 % Yhdysvaltain valtio, 2 % muut) •• 0,5 % Kanadasta (Kanadan valtio) Vuoden 2013 kohokohtia •• ASLA-Fulbright alumni ry:n 60-vuotisjuhlavuosi: useita juhlavuoden tapahtumia Uusia stipendiohjelmia •• The Fulbright-University of Tampere Scholar Award •• Fulbright Center Partnership Awards for Undergraduate Students: Vanderbilt University •• Summer Institutes for European Student Leaders: Alumni and Friends Value Fulbright Through Gifts to Grant Funds Environmental Stewardship The Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Fund has seen generous donations over the past months. Gifts have been received from our alumni as acknowledged here: Philip Alperson, Gonzalo Arce, Robert Bannister, Stuart N. Fulbright Center serves as the national EducationUSA center in Finland. Brotman, Elliott Gorn, Carlton Jackson, Jeffrey Kaplan, Kay J. Kohl, Kenneth Kolson, George Matthews, Jeffrey Meikle, Michael Parrish, Andres Resendez, Allan Winkler, John Wunder. The ASLA-Fulbright Alumni Ambassadorial Award fund has Fulbright Center advises on higher education in Canada. been generously supported by Juha Kopio, Anna Kronlund, Matti Laine, Jennifer Saari, Heidi Lehmuskumpu, Linda Haapajärvi, Pekka Mäkelä, Risto Näätänen, Pekka Salonen, Yrjö Sepänmaa, Jari Yli-Kauhaluoma, Vesa Vihriälä, and an anonymous donor. Both funds have also been generously supported by a large number of individuals through the alumni T-shirt campaign. The Fulbright Finland...for the Future campaign is visualized on the new T-shirts available for the first time at the American Grantee orientation in August in Helsinki, and have since been made available both in Finland and in the United States. Numerous Fulbrighters have not only purchased a T-shirt but in the true “Pay what you can” attitude, offered something more as a gift toward the alumni-sponsored grants. To all those who are now the proud owners of the Fulbright T-shirt, many thanks! 22 www.fulbright.fi Toimintaamme tukevat mm.: Support comes to us from: Suomen ja Yhdysvaltain opetusalan vaihtotoimikunta Finland-U.S. Educational Exchange Commission (FUSEEC) Vaihtotoimikunnan jäsenet / Fulbright Center Board of Directors Dr. Bo Pettersson Dr. Bruce Forbes Ambassador of the United States to Finland Professor of the Literature of the United States University of Helsinki Research Professor Arctic Centre University of Lapland Finnish Members: Ms. Birgitta Vuorinen Ms. Amy Hirsch Dr. Heikki Ruskoaho Counsellor of Education Ministry of Education and Culture Treasurer Assistant Counselor for Press and Public Affairs American Embassy American Members: Dr. Laura Stark Mr. Jeffrey K. Reneau Professor of Ethnology University of Jyväskylä Honorary Chair: H.E., Bruce J. Oreck Professor of Pharmacology and Drug development University of Helsinki Vice Chair Dr. Matti Kokkala Vice President, Strategic Research, Services and the Built Environment, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Counselor for Press and Public Affairs American Embassy Chair Ex-officio: Ms. Terhi Mölsä Executive Director Fulbright Center Toimikunnan sihteeristö / Fulbright Center Staff Ms. Karoliina Kokko Vastaava ohjelmapäällikkö Ms. Johanna Lahti Ms. Saara Martikainen Senior Program Manager Apulaisjohtaja Projektikoordinaattori (grant program oversight) Deputy Director (2.5.2014 asti) p. (044) 5535 268 p. (044) 5535 278 Project Coordinator • Maisteri- ja • Fulbright Center News (Until May 2, 2014) tohtorivaiheen stipendit • Opettajaohjelma • Neuvonta opiskelusta USA:ssa ja Kanadassa • Alumnikoordinaattori Ms. Sonja Kuosmanen Ohjelmakoordinaattori Program Coordinator p. 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