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Career Stories from Students and Alumni

DPMI Plus: Stopping Child Labor in Namibia

January 4, 2012 –

Emily Patrick (MPA '12) tells us about her experience with Development Project Management Institute Plus in Namibia.

Oil Worker to Conservationist

December 15, 2011 –

Alfhild Aspelin (MAIEP '12) tells us how she went from working in the oil industry to pursuing an environmental policy degree.

Interpreting for the State Department

December 13, 2011 –

Jennifer Cho (MACI '11) tells us how the Monterey Institute helped her become an interpreter for the U.S. Department of State.

MIIS Student “Transforms Nuclear Intelligence,” Says Monterey Herald in Front-Page Story

December 6, 2011 –

The Herald’s December 6 front-page story on Monterey Institute student Tamara Patton (MANPTS ’12) highlights the impact that Patton’s research on geospatial analysis is already having on the work of nuclear nonproliferation professionals around the world.

Larisa Konovchenko: Connecting the World through English and Tourism

December 2, 2011 –

Alumnus Michael Seaman’s Interesting Job at Monterey Bay Aquarium Makes Front-Page News

November 30, 2011 –

The Monterey Herald published a front-page story on Monterey Institute alumnus Michael Seaman’s new role as the environmental and purchasing manager for the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

MIIS Student Alexandra Shaphren Named “Outstanding Philanthropic Young Adult” of the Year

November 21, 2011 –

Monterey Institute student Alexandra Shaphren was recognized for her fundraising efforts for the Community Partnership for Youth at the Central Coast’s 20th Annual Philanthropy Day Award ceremony on November 18.

MIIS Student Honored by King of Jordan for Youth Innovation and Achievement

November 7, 2011 –

King Abdullah II of Jordan recognized Monterey Institute student Hany Amin for the work of his innovative job training foundation in Egypt at the recent World Economic Forum meeting in the Middle East.

MIIS Student’s Geospatial Analysis Work Cited by Assistant Secretary of State

October 28, 2011 –

Second-year NPTS student Tamara Patton’s research on geospatial analysis was cited by Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller as an example of innovative new arms control verification techniques.