#Global Education Events

[geefair]

Takeaways And Things You See and Explore at Education Expo Dubai 2022-23

Organizing College or University Expo Is a Great Way to Provide an Opportunity for Global Students to Find Their Dream College. An Education Expo Helps You in This. To Help You Learn More About Education Expo, We Have Included Topics You Should Know About College Expo.

What Is Education Expo Dubai 2022-23

A Best Education Expo Dubai 2022-23 Is One Such Expo That Bridges the Gap Between Educational Institutions and Prospective Students. An Education Expo with Super Interactive Facilities and Equipment Takes Place.

Education Expo Provides an Attractive Venue Which Is at Crowne Plaza Dubai, Where Students Can Get More Information About the Colleges, They Wish to Take Admission In. Any Educational Institution Can Participate in The Expo Organized by Gee Fair.

Let's Go Ahead and Explore Some of The Top Benefits of the Education Expo.

1) Maximum Attendance

The Education Expo Provides an Excellent Opportunity for The Students to Know About the Educational Institutions Around the World. There Is No Defined Limit to Attendance at The Education Expo. Any Number of Exhibitors Can Participate in The Education Expo, And Any Number of Students Can Experience the Expo.

2) Optimized Experience

An Education Expo Can Also Create a Replica of An Educational Institution to Provide a More Authentic Experience to The Students. Not Only This but With the Help of This Feature Students Can Also Fulfill Their Branding Goals. The Most Customizable Expo Allows You to Create an Event Experience Completely Tailored to Your Needs and Requirements.

3) Highly Interactive Tools

The Education Expo Is Loaded with Excellent Interactive Tools, Which Provide Seamless Interactive Opportunities to The Students. By Using This Facility, Students Get A Chance To Interact With The Representative Of The University And Clear Their Doubts. Given Below Are Some of The Best Interactive Tools That Will Be Made Available at The Top Education Expo:

Live Polls & Quizzes

Live Q&A Session

Physical Communication

Networking Tables

Meeting Schedulers

4) Better Engagement

An Education Expo Provides Equal Value to All Participants. Even Students Who Speak Less or Are Introverts Get Equal Opportunity to Participate. The Education Expo Is Equipped with Various Engagement Tools to Enhance the Experience for All Students. Here Are Some of The Best Features Provided at the best global education expo in Dubai:

·        Branded Exhibition Booth for Each University

·        Fun Gamification

·        Signature Wall

·        Phone Booth

5) Environment Friendly

An Education Expo Helps You Save Your Cost but Also the Environment! Because It Is Highly Eco-Friendly as They Eliminate the Use of Various Resources. For Example, The Expo Does Not Require the Use of Paper as Every Important Document Is Available Digitally. Students Can Make Notes on Their Mobile Phones Also.

6) Long Availability of Material

The Entire Content of The Education Expo Can Be Made Available to All Viewers. This Will Benefit the Attendees as They Can Always Locate Important Documents or Recorded Video Sessions at Their Convenience. If Students Forget Some Small Details about Any University, Then They Can Check Again. Students Will Not Get Any Problems.

Education Plays an Important Role in Shaping Your Future, And It Is Necessary to Explore The Many Opportunities In Different Countries To Achieve Your education and career fair.

Study Abroad Offers Many Courses and Programs Depending on Your Level of Study, But This Is Not the Best Part. With State-Of-The-Art Research Facilities and Industry-Skills Training, Studying Abroad Gives You the Best Opportunity to Hone Your Skills and Help Develop Your Career.

By Pursuing Higher Education in A Foreign Country and Learning to Adapt to Lifestyle And Cultural Differences, Studying Abroad Makes You More Receptive To Living Responsibly And Being Part Of A Global Lifestyle.

To Ensure That No Hurdles Come Between You and Your Educational Aspirations, Our Global Education Expo Is Here to Clear All Your Worries and Anxieties Regarding Your Study Plans.

Our Dedicated Team of Expert Overseas Education Consultants Is Here to Help Aspiring Students Like You Make Informed Decisions About Pursuing Higher Education. Global Education Expo in Dubai Will Be Your Guide in Helping You Navigate Your Studies and Career.

Avail of This Opportunity to Secure Your Bright Future in Your Desired Study Destination by Registering for the Education Expo 2022-23.

[martiestudies]

hi. i've been inactive for a while and will probably continue to be due to the social and political circumstances in my country

if you're not familiar with argentina's university system please take a moment to read this:

as of last week, on oct 9th 2024, a presidential veto was passed on a law about the national university budget. the law was intended as a wage compensation, because for a few months now (and with the worsening economical situation) professors salaries as well as other university workers salaries have been below minimum wage. our teachers can't make ends meet.

all year we've had had public classes, weekly strikes, protests and all kinds of other forms of demands against the continuous and accelerated dismantling of our public education system, one of the pillars and prides of argentina.

particularly this year the situation has been dire because the salaries of our professors and other uni staff have been rapidly loosing purchasing power in a very short amount of time. there's been two historical rallies across the entire country defending our free and public education system:

the student movement in argentina has always been historical. many goverments have tried to take away our rights before, and we have always fought back. you can't learn about argentina's history without mentioning the force of its university students.

i didn't want to make too long of a post, but honestly i don't know how to summarize the severity of the situation:

we are looking at possibly stopping classes indefinitely, because the goverment has been defunding the national university budgets (along with our national science system and healthcare system, might i add) and we can't continue like this.

as i've said, this is not the first time the student forces have to protest for our rights.

a few weeks ago the Congress debated a law of university funding, that declared "budgetary emergency of the national university system, given the increasing costs of essential goods and services, the impact that they have for salary commitments and operating expenses of all national universities." basically, to ingrease asap the budget because otherwise the system cannot work.

the law passed both representative cameras of the Congress, and then was vetoed by the president, Javier Milei. as stated in our constitution, a veto can be surpassed if it goes through and is approved by 2/3 of both cameras again. however this wasn't possible because our representatives apparently don't agree with our rights, and the law finally didn't pass leaving the university system budget in a growing crisis.

student unions across all Argentina organized assemblies and took action to protest against this desition and in favor of defending the our national systems of education, but also science and healthcare.

as i'm writing this, 72 faculties (and counting) have been occupied by students, and some others have taking different types of action in different national universities across the country. there's quite a lot of footage online, but i'm leaving here some videos of the voting for the occupations (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x) and protests (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x). again, all this is from these past few days. and of course there's also opposition from Milei's sympathizers and police repression. still we resist.

i'm writing this in hopes of sharing our reality and trying to explain just a little bit of what we're going through as a country. this goverment has been destroying all that we cherish and pride ourselves in, the things that make Argentina a great country; a single post can't contain all of it.

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[theamazingannie]

Love the way people will simultaneously hate on celebrities for voicing opinions about politics because they aren’t educated enough on the topic and also condemn celebrities who don’t speak out about politics when they are clearly not the kind of person who is properly educated on the topic

[sihirbazi]

It gets my goat when people try to defend specifically Christmas-themed fandom events as being secular (especially for media that literally doesn't have Christmas). It's not. Just because it might be to the person saying it, it's not in general, and honestly discourages me from participating at all 😅

[silvermizuki]

In the past almost three years of me living alone, I’ve learned a lot about what should’ve been taught to me at a young age

[sleepysera]

11.20.22 Headlines

WORLD NEWS

Turkey: Strikes in Syria, Iraq a week after Istanbul bombing (AP)

“Turkey launched deadly airstrikes over northern regions of Syria and Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said Sunday, targeting Kurdish groups that Ankara holds responsible for last week’s bomb attack in Istanbul. The airstrikes came after a bomb rocked a bustling avenue in the heart of Istanbul on Nov. 13, killing six people and wounding over 80 others. Turkish authorities blamed the attack on the PKK and its Syrian affiliate the YPG. The Kurdish militant groups have, however, denied involvement.”

Qatar: World Cup opens with message of inclusion (AP)

“The opening ceremony was meant to introduce Qatar to the world through its culture with a theme of “bridging distances.” Creative director Ahmad Al Baker wanted the ceremony to signify “a gathering for all mankind, an invitation to come together as one, bridging all differences with humanity, respect and inclusion.” It hit the mark when Sheikh Tamim was joined in the stadium suite by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, two leaders who had boycotted Qatar for years. Not present were the leaders of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, the two other nations involved in the boycott.”

UN Climate Deal: Calamity cash, but no new emissions cuts (AP)

“For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage an overheating world is inflicting on poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday without further addressing the root cause of those disasters — the burning of fossil fuels. The deal, gaveled around dawn in this Egyptian Red Sea resort city, established a fund for what negotiators call loss and damage.”

US NEWS

Gun Violence: Gunman kills 5 at gay nightclub, subdued by patrons (AP)

“A 22-year-old gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and injuring 18 before he was subdued by “heroic” patrons and arrested by police who were on the scene within minutes, authorities said Sunday. Two firearms, including a “long rifle,” were found at Club Q after the Saturday night shooting, said Police Chief Adrian Vasquez.”

Crime: University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds (BBC)

“Nearly a week after four University of Idaho students were found dead in their rental home, a coroner has revealed they were stabbed in their beds. The three young women and young man were probably sleeping when they were attacked on Sunday 13 November, said Latah County Coroner Cathy Mabbutt. They were stabbed multiple times with a "pretty large knife", she added. No arrests have been made and police in the college town of Moscow have warned the killer may still pose a threat.

Education: What to know if you’ve applied for student loan forgiveness (AP)

“President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers wondering what happens next. The Justice Department on Friday asked the Supreme Court to reverse one of the lower court decisions, warning that many Americans will face financial hardship if the plan remains blocked.”

[geefair]

Now Is The Time To Explore Your Future: Education Expo Dubai 2022-23

The New Semester Is Upon Us and The Leaves Are Changing Colors. That Can Only Mean One Thing: It's Education Expo Season.

If You Are in High School, Looking Forward to Post-Secondary, Or If You Are Already In School Wondering What Might Be Next For You, Education Expo Is A Great Resource.

Education Expos Are Usually Student Attendees, So Nothing Positive to Attend, Yet Need Some Convincing? Check Out Some of The Top Reasons to Attend Education Expo Dubai 2022-23.

1. Get the Information You Need

This Is the Most Fundamental Reason, And Probably The Main Driver Of Students Attending The Education Expo. Without Good Information, You Cannot Make A Good Decision About Your Education! Whether You're an Athlete, Artist, Scientist, Or All Of The Above, You'll Learn About The Unique Offerings At Each School's Booth.

You Will Meet Representatives From The School Who Can Share Their Knowledge And Experiences With You Directly. Many School Representatives Are Alumni Themselves, Which Means They Can Tell You What Campus Life Is Really Like. And Representatives Are Up-To-Date On Program Offerings, So You Can Learn About A Program You Never Knew Existed!

School Representatives Will Also Learn All About Residence and Campus Life, And Gain Insight Into Off-Campus Housing Options. A Sense of The Vibe Can Be Invaluable, Especially If You Can't Get To Campus Before Applying.

If You Are Considering Studying Abroad, You Will Also Be Able to Find Information About Restrictions And Eligibility Criteria, Visa Requirements, Permit Deadlines, And Much More. Doesn't Sound Like Much Fun, But It's Everything You Need To Know About Your Future.

Finally - And This Is The Biggest One - You Will Be Able To Learn Everything You Need To Know About Scholarships, Scholarships, And Grants For Students. You Can Share Some Information About Yourself, And Find Out What Financial Aid May Be Available To You. Sometimes The Difference Between Attending School X Or Y Is The Amount Of Financial Aid You Can Expect To Receive, So It's A Good Question To Ask At An Global Education Expo 2023.

2. Build Relationships And Connections

Education Expos Aren’t Exactly Single Mixers, But You Can Still Meet New, Interesting People At These Events, And Maybe Even Make A New Friend.

In Many Cases, School Booths Will Be Staffed by Former or Current Students Who Will Be Eager To Tell You About Their Experiences. You May Also Be Invited to Chat Further Via Email or social media If You Have Questions Afterward.

You'll Also Meet Other Students from The Same Schools Mind as You. If You Feel Comfortable, Don't Hesitate To Start A Conversation! Exchange Notes and Impressions: Maybe Your New Friend Saw Something You Didn't, Or Maybe You Have A Great Question They've Never Considered. There's Nothing Better Than Connecting with A New Friend Before Your Adventure Even Begins!

You Can Also Develop Relationships with Recruiters. Recruiters Will Have the Most Up-To-Date Information About Their Universities and Can Help You If You Have Any Questions or Need Advice. Take A Friendly Representative's Business Card, Or Follow Them on Social, So You Can Always Stay in Touch.

3. Win Amazing Prizes

Most Of the Global Education Expo in Dubai Will Be Filled with All Kinds of Swag For Your Entertainment! Many Universities Will Provide You with Packages of Literature to Review, As Well As Water Bottles, Keychains, USB Flash Drives, And More. The Prints Are Usually Glossy Brochures, Showing Glamor Shots of The Campus, Full of Smiling Students. The Swag Is Usually Branded with The School's Name and Logo.

That's Not All Though! Many Booths Will Have Contests for Prizes Big and Small. Usually, All You Need to Do to Enter the Draw Is Enter Your Name and Email. If You're Lucky, This May Include a Scholarship!

The Education Expo Itself Usually Also Offers Prizes. For Example, Geefair Is Offering a Grand Prize This Year. Keep Your Eyes on The Prize - You Never Know What You Might Find!

So, Whether You're Primarily Interested in Gathering Intel, Meeting People, Or Winning Prizes, There Are Plenty of Reasons to Attend the Education Expo This Fall.

You'll Be Able to Explore Your Options, Attend Seminars to Learn About the Most Exciting, Dynamic Schools and Programs, And Market Yourself as The Perfect Student To Recruit! (You May Also Have a Chance to Visit the City Hosting the Best Global Education Expo in Dubai.

If You've Never Been to A Global Education Expo, Give It a Try - You Might Love It. Visit Our Site Geefairs.Com for More Information.

[jcmarchi]

Connecting the US Coast Guard to MIT Sloan

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Connecting the US Coast Guard to MIT Sloan

Jim Ellis II SM ’80 first learned about a special opportunity for members of the U.S. Coast Guard while stationed in Alaska.

“My commander had received a notice from headquarters about this opportunity. They were asking for recommendations for an officer who might be interested,” says Ellis.

The opportunity in question was the MIT Sloan Fellows program, today known as the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA (SFMBA) program. Every year for 50 years, the Coast Guard has nominated a service member to apply to the program. Fifty Sloan Fellows and two Management of Technology participants have graduated since 1976, and the 53rd student is currently enrolled.

With his tour nearly over, Ellis followed his commander’s recommendation to apply. The Coast Guard nominated him and his application to MIT Sloan School of Management was accepted. In 1980, Ellis became the fifth-ever Coast Guard Sloan Fellow to graduate due to the special arrangement.

“My experience at MIT Sloan has been instrumental throughout my entire career,” says Ellis, who, with his wife Margaret Brady, established the Ellis/Brady Family Fund to support the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative and graduate fellowships through the MIT Sloan Veterans Fund.

“The success of the people who have been through the program is a testament to why the Coast Guard continues the program,” he adds.

The desire to change the world

Throughout its 163-year history, MIT has maintained strong relationships with the U.S. military through programs like the MIT Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, the 2N Graduate Program in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and more.

The long-standing collaboration between MIT Sloan and the Coast Guard adds to this history. According to Johanna Hising DiFabio, assistant dean for executive degree programs at MIT Sloan, it demonstrates the Coast Guard’s dedication to leadership development, as well as the unique benefits MIT Sloan has to offer service members.

This is especially evident in the careers of the 52 Coast Guard Sloan Fellow alumni, many of whom the program often invites to speak to current students. “It is inspiring to hear our alumni reflect on how this education has significantly influenced their careers and the considerable impact they have had on the Coast Guard and the global community,” says DiFabio.

Captain Anne O’Connell MBA ’19 says, “It is very rewarding to be able to pay it back, to look for those officers coming up behind you who should absolutely be offered the same opportunities, and to help them chart that course. I think it’s hugely important.”

One of the most notable Coast Guard Sloan Fellows is Retired Admiral Thad Allen SM ’89, who served as commandant of the Coast Guard from 2006 to 2010. One of the service’s youngest-ever flag officers, Allen is a figure beloved by current and former guardsmen. As commandant, he embraced new digital technologies, championed further arctic exploration, and solidified relations with the other armed services, federal partners, and private industry.

“When you leave MIT Sloan, you want to change the world,” says Allen.

Inspired by his father, who enlisted after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Allen attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and subsequently held various commands at sea and ashore during a career spanning four decades.

A few years before the end of his second decade, Allen learned about the Sloan Fellows Program through a service-wide solicitation. “The people I worked for believed this would be a great opportunity, and that it would match with my skill set,” says Allen. With the guidance of his senior captains, he applied to MIT Sloan.

Allen matriculated with a cohort whose members included Carly Fiorina SM ’89, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard; Daniel Hesse SM ’89, former CEO of Sprint; and Robert Malone SM ’89, former chair and president of BP America. Though he initially felt a sharp disconnect between his national service experience and their global private sector knowledge, Allen realized everyone in the cohort were becoming his peers.

Strong bonds with global perspectives

Like Allen, many of the Coast Guard Sloan Fellows acknowledge just how powerful their cohorts were when they matriculated, as well as how influential they have remained since.

“I have classmates with giant perspectives and unique expertise in places all over the world. It’s remarkable,” says Retired Commander Catherine Kang MBA ’06, who served as deputy of financial transformation for Allen.

The majority of SFMBA candidates come to Cambridge from around the world. For example, the 2023–24 cohort comprised 76 percent international citizens.

For Coast Guard Sloan Fellows with decades of domestic experience, their cohort’s global perspectives are as novel as they are informative. As Retired Captain Gregory Sanial SM ’07 explains, “We had students from 30 to 40 different countries, and I had the opportunity to learn a lot about different parts of the world and open up my mind to many different experiences.”

After the Coast Guard, Sanial pursued a doctoral degree in organizational leadership and a career in higher education that, professionally, has kept him stateside. Yet the bonds he built at MIT Sloan remain just as strong and as international as they were when he first arrived.

Many Coast Guard Sloan Fellows attribute this to the program’s focus on cooperation and social events.

“What impressed me most when I first got there were the team-building exercises, which made a difference in getting a group of diverse people to really gel and work together,” says Retired Captain Lisa Festa SM ’92, SM ’99. “MIT Sloan takes the time at the beginning to invest in you and to make sure you know the people you’re going through school with for the next year.”

The most recent Coast Guard Sloan Fellow alumnus, Commander Mark Ketchum MBA ’24, says his cohort’s connections are still fresh, but he believes they will last a lifetime. Considering the testimonies of his predecessors, this may very well be the case.

“My cohort made me stronger, and I would like to think that I imparted my strengths onto my classmates,” says Ketchum.

Big challenges with high impacts

Before earning the Coast Guard’s nomination and an acceptance letter from the SFMBA program, potential Sloan Fellows have already served in various leadership positions. Once they graduate, the recognition and distinction that comes with an MIT Sloan degree is quick.

So, too, are the more challenging leadership tracks.

After graduation, Allen served as deputy program manager for the Coast Guard’s shipbuilding program at the behest of the then-commandant. “For the agency head to say, ‘This is a bad problem, so I’m picking the next graduate from MIT Sloan,’ is indicative of the program’s cachet value,” he says. Allen then served in the office of budget and programs, a challenging and rewarding post that has become a hub for Coast Guard Sloan Fellows past, present, and future.

Like Rear Admiral Jason Tama MBA ’11 and Captain Brian Erickson MBA ’21, both of whom credit the office with introducing them to the vigorous work ethic necessary for both obtaining an MIT Sloan education and for becoming an effective leader.

“Never in a thousand years would I have gone on the resource management path until a mentor told me it would be one of the most challenging and high-impact things I could do,” says Tama. “You can never be fully prepared for the Sloan Fellows experience, but it can and will change you for the better. It changed the way I approach problems and challenges.”

“I owe MIT for the senior-level opportunities I’ve had in this organization, and I will probably owe them for some of the opportunities I may get in the future,” adds Erickson. “You should never, ever say no to this opportunity.”

From the early cohorts of Ellis, Allen, and Festa, to more recent alumni like O’Connell, Kang, and Ketchum, Coast Guard Sloan Fellows from the past half-century echo Erickson and Tama’s sentiments when asked about how MIT Sloan has changed them. Words like “challenge,” “opportunity,” and “impact” are used often and with purpose.

They believe joining the SFMBA program as up-and-coming senior leaders is an incredible opportunity for the individual and the Coast Guard, as well as the MIT community and the world at large.

“I am excited to see this tradition carry on,” says Tama. “I hope others who are considering it can see the potential and the value, not only for themselves, but for the Coast Guard as well.”

Participation by U.S. Coast Guard members in this highlight of prior MIT Sloan Fellows is not intended as, and does not constitute an endorsement of, the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program or MIT by either the Department of Homeland Security or the U.S. Coast Guard.

[senigayungfatani]

AIRBORNE: Platform Utama Penyelidikan dan Pengembangan Seni Mempertahankan Diri di Peringkat Global

AIRBORNE, atau Martial Arts and Combat Sports Research Network, di bawah Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi (FSR) UiTM, ditubuhkan secara rasmi pada 5 Julai 2022. Ia berfungsi sebagai platform utama dalam penyelidikan dan aktiviti berkaitan seni mempertahankan diri serta sukan tempur di peringkat nasional dan antarabangsa. Matlamat utamanya adalah untuk mengumpulkan akademik, penyelidik, dan pakar…

[townpostin]

XITE Gamharia Hosts Seminar on Global Business Adaptation

Students and faculty gather for seminar on adapting to global economic changes A seminar titled ‘Adapting Business and Economy to Global Transformation’ was organized by the Business Administration Department at XITE Gamharia (Autonomous) on June 29, 2024. JAMSHEDPUR – The Department of Business Administration at XITE Gamharia (Autonomous) hosted a seminar focusing on the theme of adapting…

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[manasastuff-blog]

"HAPPY MUSIC DAY " #trending#viral#musicday

Music has a profound impact on our emotions, well-being, and social connections. we delve into the significance of Happy Music Day and why it's crucial to celebrate the joy and unity that music brings to our lives. We'll explore the history of this special day, its global celebrations, and the powerful role music plays in cultural identity and personal happiness. Join us as we uncover the ways music influences our moods, enhances our mental health, and fosters community bonds.

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[worldipday]

Closing the Gender Gap in Patents Across Latin America.

Just over a year ago, we formed the Global Intellectual Property Alliance to build a world in which intellectual property enables all people to improve their lives and create a more prosperous and sustainable future.

GLIPA is now working in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. Their mission is to attract more and diverse group of users to the intellectual property system. In line with these objectives, in 2023, the GLIPA Latin America (LATAM) chapter and the Mexican think tank, CAIINNO began working to get a clearer view of the participation levels of women in the IP system, specifically in the field of patenting in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

The gender gap in IP is a global problem is not confined to any single country or region; it is a global phenomenon. A recent study by WIPO, which offers an international comparison of the gender gap in global patenting between 1999 and 2020, finds that women participated in just 23% of all patent applications, representing 13% of the inventors listed, in that period. According to the study, if current trends continue, gender parity in patenting in Latin America will only be achieved in 2068, seven years later than the current global gender parity forecast of 2061. In Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico, GLIPA and CAIINNOʼs work offers greater clarity on the role that women play in the invention process in those countries. The data also considers regional and communal levels.

From 2017 to 2022 the use of the patent system by both men and the already small number of women inventors obtaining patents fell in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Interestingly, the rate of patenting by mixed teams shows a significant increase in womenʼs participation. While this trend is promising, there is still a sizeable gender gap in the patent system. This is a gap that we need to narrow. If current trends continue, gender parity in patenting in Latin America will only be achieved in 2068, seven years later than the current global gender parity forecast of 2061

Through its IP education and awareness programs, like this training event at the University of San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Argentina, GLIPA is drawing new users to the IP system and equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to use IP rights effectively

The GLIPA/CAIINNO study highlights four key actions to help Latin American countries reduce the gender gap in patenting:

Closer collaboration with organizations like WIPO to support efforts to overcome blocks and standardize the collection of IP data, especially with respect to gender, from IP offices around the world.

Better and easier access to these data will help to show a clear picture of how the IP system is being used around the world and by whom. It will also help ensure the development and implementation of effective policies and strategies to encourage greater participation in the IP system by more diverse groups, including women.

Reaching out to women inventors and actively encouraging them to engage with the IP system is crucial. This requires close collaboration among all those who influence the IP landscape, including government, business associations, civil societies such as CAIINNO and GLIPA, local innovators and others.

We also need to rethink IP education. This involves moving beyond seeing IP exclusively as a technical legal field, and broadening our approach to ensure IP is seen as a practical toolkit for inventors, creators and entrepreneurs to translate their ideas into thriving businesses.

[geefair]

What Are the Questions You Can Ask at Expo Dubai 2022-23c

Talk And Discuss Your Options and Future Outlook with University Representatives from Around the World. Learn About the Various Programs Offered by Universities and How to Approach Any Program and Discipline. Another Great Way to Learn About a University Is to Attend an Education Expo or Presentation and Talk About Your Interests with Knowledgeable Representatives. Despite Not Being on Campus, These Representatives Can Provide Great Resources and Information to Help You Learn About the University and Programs of Interest to You.

Questions You Can Ask:

• What Kind of Educational Qualification Is Required for This (Your Chosen Course)?

• What New Courses Have Been Launched In (Your Chosen Field)?

• What Kind of Pedagogy Is Implemented For (Your Chosen Course)?

Personalized Consultation

University Specialists Are Excellent Student Advisors. They Help Potential Candidates to Focus on The Best Skills to Study Abroad. They Guide the Students in The Whole Process of Choosing the Right Course in Their University. They Will Sharpen the Mind of The Students for Their Best Career Options, They Will Help Them to Choose What Is Best for Them. 

Questions You Can Ask:

• How Do I Decide If This Is The Right University For Me?

• Will I Be Able To Compete Academically In (Your Chosen Course)?

• How Can I Get Proper Grades/Transcripts For (Your Chosen Course)?

On-The-Spot Admission

If You Are Going To Any Expo Dubai 2022-23, One Of The Biggest Advantages Is That You Will Be Offered A Spot In The University, Provided You Tick All The Boxes.

Questions You Can Ask:

• How To Apply For (Your Chosen Course)?

• What Are the Course Requirements and Tuition Fees?

• What Elective Courses Are Available For (Your Chosen Degree)?

Easy Scholarship Procedures

Another Advantage of Attending Education Fairs Is That You Can Expect a Simplified Scholarship and Application Process. You Will Be Guided Through the Entire Process and Applications Will Be Put Together for The Relevant Ones.

Questions You Can Ask:

• Which Scholarship Is Recommended for Me?

• Am I Eligible for An International, Government-Funded Scholarship from My Country Of Origin?

What Can I Do with This (Your Chosen Scholarship)?

The Waiting List for Shortlisting

The Participants of The Education Expo Get the Best Treatment That They Deserve. You Do Not Need to Be on A 'Waiting List'. Once You Apply, You Are in Line for The Shortlist Which the Admission Committee Will See at Your Chosen University.

Questions You Can Ask:

• When Will I Get the Confirmation for The Course/Admission?

• How Do I Prepare for The Admission Interview?

• What Does the University Expect from The Shortlisted Candidates?

Application

Education and Career Fair Is Very Helpful in Helping You to Fill Out Your Application Form at This Time. You Can Consult the University Experts and Find All Relevant Materials and Transcripts/Supporting Documents to Shortlist Your Application.

Questions You Can Ask:

• What Type of Application Fee Waiver Is Available/ Applicable to Me?

• What Are the Supporting Documents Required for The Application?

• How Can I Check the Status of My Application?

Accommodation Suggestion

University Representatives Are People Who Specialize In Advising You On Relevant Areas To Suit Students And The University's Student Accommodation Procedures.

Questions You Can Ask:

• How Much Is the Accommodation Fee In (Your Chosen City/Country Abroad)?

• Is There Any International Student Accommodation Available at The University?

What Are the Requirements to Apply for The Student Housing Program, If Any?

Visa Services and Application Tips

You Can Expect to Receive the Best Tips on How to Get Your Visa on The First Try And Maintain A Seamless Application Process.

Questions You Can Ask:

• How Do I Apply for A Student Visa to Study Abroad?

• What Are the Requirements for A Student Visa In (Your Chosen Country)?

• What Are the Benefits of Obtaining a Student Visa In (Your Chosen Country)?

Standardized Test for Study Abroad

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Faces of MIT: Jessica Tam

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Faces of MIT: Jessica Tam

The MIT Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF) determines the best ways to allocate funds for the goods, resources, and services that support the research, education, and important work performed by students, staff, and faculty at MIT. The attention to detail and organization of VPF’s staff members help community members understand and use Institute financial resources. One of the 170 staff members in VPF who works hard behind the scenes to make life at MIT more effective is Jessica Tam, senior strategic sourcing analyst, travel and hospitality.

Tam has been in the travel and hospitality industry for over 20 years. She worked for hotels for 15 years before arriving at MIT, leaving one side of hospitality for the other. Tam is well-versed in forming and maintaining relationships with vendors, including travel companies and caterers. Those invaluable skills allowed her to comfortably pivot from what she refers to as “being a supplier” to “being a buyer.”

A member of the strategic sourcing and contracts team, Tam is responsible for everything related to travel and hospitality (catering, dining, tents, and events) that involves purchasing. Knowing how to connect with people is a significant part of her job, as she oversees reaching out to suppliers, both potential and preferred, managing requests for proposals (RPFs), negotiating contracts, securing concessions, and ensuring the best value for MIT travelers and event planners. When assisting with travel accommodations, she troubleshoots issues that a traveler may run into. Tam also answers vendor questions and works very closely with Institute Events.

Even though she is constantly meeting and speaking with new people, Tam notes that the hospitality industry is small. When she came to MIT there was a lot to learn, but knowing the major players in the industry helped her to acclimate quickly into the role. With her expertise, Tam was immediately able to help streamline the hotel side of travel. With her knowledge of the industry, she was able to rebalance MIT’s negotiated rates so that they were competitive and in line with what she believed MIT should be paying.

A significant part of Tam’s job is vetting vendors to be included on the list of MIT preferred businesses. For example, when a staff member asks for VPF’s list of preferred hotels, it comes with expected price points for each that have already been negotiated by Tam, eliminating the need for that staff member to carry out a selection of source — finding two or three other competitive quotes. Terms and conditions have also already been put in place so that after selecting one of the preferred hotels, it is simple to gain approval in the buy-to-pay process. 

In May 2024, Tam received an Excellence Award for Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a project she began in March 2020 that was put on hold due to the pandemic. The initiative’s purpose was to bring diverse catering options for events taking place at MIT. The preferred catering services list in place when Tam started her job was mostly known, big-box caterers. When she resumed work on the project, Tam issued RPFs to small, local, Black- and minority-owned catering businesses. At the project’s conclusion, Tam had almost doubled the number of preferred caterers available to the community. In her award nomination, colleagues noted that Tam’s work “fosters inclusivity, contributes to the growth and success of our local economy, and brings new, diverse culinary options to our very global community.” 

Soundbytes

Q: What do you like the most about your job?

Tam: I enjoy introducing people to resources at MIT that they did not know existed. Sometimes there is a travel hiccup for a faculty member, and I get them on the next flight. If a catering order does not show up for an event, I check which preferred vendor has availability to come up with bagged lunches on a tight deadline. I’m here to answer questions that make my colleagues’ travel and events as seamless as possible. I want the community to know that I am here to be a resource. It’s a little-known fact that the VPF website is a great tool available to the community that has every possible piece of information not just for travel planning and hospitality, but for expense reports, budget planning, and more. 

Q: What do you like the most about the people at MIT?

Tam: I am a member of the strategic sourcing and contracts team, and everyone is so friendly. When we come together on in-office days it feels like a family. Our Vice President of Finance Katie Hammer is approachable and will ask, “How was your weekend? How are your kids?” I can walk to her office and ask a question, which is nice and probably different from other universities where you might hear about your VP but you could never ask them a question directly or say hello.

I also love that at MIT you might not initially know the accomplishments of the person you are working with. I have been talking to Professor Tod Machover, who is a composer, and it turns out that the popular video games “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” grew out of Machover’s group at the Media Lab — something that never came up in our work conversations. My first year at MIT I had to reach out to Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who is the inventor of the World Wide Web. You never know who you’re going to meet or talk to.

Q: What advice would you give to a new staff member at MIT?

Tam: Try and meet the people you will work with in person, even if your job is hybrid. This is my first job in higher education, and I had heard that working at a university can feel like you work in a silo. In hospitality I learned that a five- or 10-minute conversation goes a long way, even if it is just to say, “I’m Jessica, I’m in this role, and I look forward to working with you.” When I first started, I found a list of departments and people that I knew I would be working with and visited their offices to introduce myself and have a brief conversation. Meeting in person gives you a good understanding of how people communicate.