INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2020
A Sustainable Future for International Education
NOVEMBER 16 - 20, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2020
A Sustainable Future for International Education
NOVEMBER 16 - 20, 2020
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Engage with leaders who are shaping a sustainable future
Join The GREEN Program (TGP) for a series of industry-talks led by the people and organizations who are shaping a sustainable future in international education, travel, and clean tech.
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Meet The GREEN Program: Information Session
Monday, November 16 @ 12 PM - 1 PM ET

Get to know The GREEN Program's (TGP) award-winning education model that has been facilitating short-term, high-impact international education programming on sustainable development since 2009.  Join us for this informational session featuring program alumni and a program partner to discuss the program, impact, and university partnerships possible with The GREEN Program.

Meet The GREEN Program: Information Session
Mon, November 16 @ 12 PM - 1 PM ET

Get to know The GREEN Program's (TGP) award-winning education model that has been facilitating short-term, high-impact international education programming on sustainable development since 2009.  Join us for this informational session featuring program alumni and a program partner to discuss the program, impact, and university partnerships possible with The GREEN Program.

Sustainable Energy Careers for Young Professionals
Tuesday, November 17 @ 12 PM - 1 PM ET

Join our Tuesday panel as TGP's Founder & CEO, Melissa Lee, joins leaders from DayAway Careers and the American Energy Society to discuss the the path to lead a generation to a future of sustainability and clean tech careers.  Learn about recent trends in employability and the in-demand skills needed for the green workforce, and discover the connections between international education, business, energy, technology, and the tips to land an impactful job in the field.

    Sustainable Energy Careers for Young Professionals
    Tuesday, November 17 @ 12 PM - 1 PM ET

    Join our Tuesday panel as TGP's Founder & CEO, Melissa Lee, joins leaders from DayAway Careers and the American Energy Society to discuss the the path to lead a generation to a future of sustainability and clean tech careers.  Learn about recent trends in employability and the in-demand skills needed for the green workforce, and discover the connections between international education, business, energy, technology, and the tips to land an impactful job in the field.

      The Future of Travel & Networking-Roulette
      Wednesday, November 18 @ 12 PM - 1:30 PM ET

      Looking past 2020 and the COVID pandemic, what will travel look like? Hear from a panel of leading travel industry professionals as we consider the changes, implications, and opportunities as we look ahead into the future of travel.  Participants will also be able to meet and engage with one another in our "networking-roulette" session! 

      The Future of Travel & Networking-Roulette
      Wednesday, November 18 @ 12 PM - 1:30 PM ET

      Looking past 2020 and the COVID pandemic, what will travel look like? Hear from a panel of leading travel industry professionals as we consider the changes, implications, and opportunities as we look ahead into the future of travel.  Participants will also be able to meet and engage with one another in our "networking-roulette" session! 

      How to Travel More Sustainably
      Thursday, November 19 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET

      Worldwide, CO2 emissions from commercial flights are rising up to 70% faster than predicted by the United Nations. Is it possible to travel sustainably? How? Join us for an exciting conversation featuring leaders in travel and sustainability, and consider the adjustments that we will need to make for travel more sustainably.

      How to Travel More Sustainably
      Thursday, November 19 @ 130 PM - 230 PM ET

      Worldwide, CO2 emissions from commercial flights are rising up to 70% faster than predicted by the United Nations. Is it possible to travel sustainably? How? Join us for an exciting conversation featuring leaders in travel and sustainability, and consider the adjustments that we will need to make for travel more sustainably.

      NAFSA: Research Review: The Impacts of Education for Sustainable Development (ESDs) & Experiential Education Abroad 
      Friday, November 20 @ 11 AM - 11:45 AM ET

      At this year's annual NAFSA Research Symposium: Leonie Paul, Master's graduate in Sustainable Destination Development from Uppsala University in Sweden, presents her research focused on the complex interdisciplinary, and personal nature of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and how it questions the status quo of traditional pedagogical approaches and learning techniques. 

      Using The GREEN Program (TGP as a case study, specialized in ESD, Paul's research investigates the relevance of experiential studies in a foreign setting and the short and long-term impacts and potential for experiential education for sustainable development. RSVP for NAFSA's Research Symposium to discover into her findings!

      *Must be registered for NAFSA's session to attend.

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      NAFSA: Research Review: The Impacts of Education for Sustainable Development (ESDs) & Experiential Education Abroad 
      Friday, November 20 @ 11 AM - 11:45 AM ET

      At this year's annual NAFSA Research Symposium: Leonie Paul, Master's graduate in Sustainable Destination Development from Uppsala University in Sweden, presents her research focused on the complex interdisciplinary, and personal nature of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and how it questions the status quo of traditional pedagogical approaches and learning techniques. 

      Using The GREEN Program (TGP as a case study, specialized in ESD, Paul's research investigates the relevance of experiential studies in a foreign setting and the short and long-term impacts and potential for experiential education for sustainable development. RSVP for NAFSA's Research Symposium to discover into her findings!

      *Must be registered for NAFSA's session to attend.

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      Panel Speakers
      Melissa Lee

      Founder & CEO

      The GREEN Program

      Haley Sankey
      Professor, Advisor;  
      Energy & Sustainability Policy
      Pennsylvania State University
      Natalia Bayona
      Director of Innovation, Education & Investments
      U.N. World Tourism Organization
      Eric Vettel
      President
      American Energy Association
      Samantha Martin
      Founder, CEO
      ViaTRM
      Mike Brownell
      Founder
      Day Away Careers
      Alia Pialtos
      Chief Executive Officer
      Go Overseas
      Melissa Buerkett
      Director of Partnership Development
      Global Experiences
      Shirbrina Jefferson
      TGP Alum Nepal '19
      Rutgers University Graduate
      Carlo Fabros
      Travel Consultant
      Student Universe
      Kelley Louise
      Founder
      Impact Travel Alliance
      5 Days of Conversations to Catalyze Sustainable Change in International Education
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      • 13
        HOURS
      • 27
        MINUTES
      • 09
        SECONDS
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