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Global Pursuit
by UM International Development StudiesThis podcast is to inspire young people to contribute to tackling global challenges!
Copyright: UM International Development Studies
Episodes
#10- Dr. Jennifer Isern
18m · PublishedThis week's guest is Dr. Jennifer Isern. She shares her journey from attending the University of Montana, studying at Princeton, working for the World Bank, and eventually becoming CEO of Catalyst Global Impact. This podcast captures some great advice about career development and inspiration to be impactful in the sphere of international development!
#9- Dr. Sarah Halvorson
9m · PublishedThis week's guest is Dr. Sarah Halvorson. Sarah is professor and chair of the University of Montana's Geography Department. Her international research focuses on water security and environmental hazards. Sarah talks about the importance of transnational collaboration to solve water issues. She offers valuable advice for students who want to gain a deep understanding of these global challenges.
#8- Alexandria Preis
9m · PublishedThis week's episode features Alexandria Preis, IDS alumna. Alex graduated from the University of Montana in 2018. She has been studying and working in Hong Kong since. Alex shares insights on the importance of intercultural competence, listening to those with opposing perspectives, trying to understand different political ideologies, and continuing to learn and educate yourself about complex international issues as a start to help find solutions to global challenges.
#7- Adam and Sarah Bush
15m · PublishedThis week Global Pursuit hosts our first duo on the podcast! Adam and Sarah Busch went on to the Peace Corps right after graduating from UM and just returned to Montana after serving two years in Botswana. Their contrasting career paths allow them to share advice from different perspectives. They suggest important skills to develop in college and ways to get your foot in the door of international development work.
#6- Dr. Nader Shooshtari
17m · PublishedNader Shooshtari, professor of marketing and international business, is the director of the University of Montana's College of Business' International Programs. Dr. Shooshtari's research focuses on marketing strategies and entry of small to mid-size enterprises in international markets. He shares his experience in all this work and offers some great life advice for young people.
#5 - Dr. Daniel Spencer
12m · PublishedThis week's guest is Professor Dan Spencer, director of Environmental Studies at the University of Montana. He shares his journey working in various fields, ranging from geology to social justice. Dan suggests multiple ways young people can begin to develop a global mindset!
#4- Clara Moulton
9m · PublishedThis week's episode features Clara Moulton, an alumnus of UM International Development Studies Program. She is currently working as the Four Corners Director with the Southwest Conservation Corps. Clara discusses her career journey, current environmental issues, and important roles young people can play in the non-profit sector.
#3- Orrin Tiberi
14m · PublishedThis week's guest, Orrin Tiberi, is a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at the Mozambique Ministry of Health's HIV and STI Program. He tells us about a global challenge- the transmission of sexual diseases in the context of Southeastern Africa. His contribution to addressing this global problem focuses on destigmatizing sexual health issues.
#2- Chris Hyslop
12m · PublishedAre you interested in learning how traveling can change your life? Today's guest is Chris Hyslop, the Executive Director of the Montana World Affairs Council. This episode focuses on how global issues affect each and every one of us. Chris offers some simple tips to start your journey in living a global life!
#1- Dr. Phyllis Ngai
6m · PublishedAre you interested in developing a global mindset? Welcome to Global Pursuit, the podcast that inspires young people to contribute to seeking solutions to global challenges! Today's guest is Dr. Phyllis Ngai, the Director of the International Development Studies program at the University of Montana (UM). This episode focuses on development issues concerning indigenous communities in Asia and how college students can be involved.
Global Pursuit has 10 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 2:05:33. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 18th, 2024 21:11.