Michael Houseman

Michael Houseman is a student of International Policy Studies with a concentration on Human Security and Development at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. He is passionate about human rights in war zones, conflict resolution, transitional justice and gender equity. Michael is a contributor to the Center for Conflict Studies' blog Wandering Thoughts.

Posts by Michael Houseman

MIIS Student Wins Student Innovator Award at Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition

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Monterey Institute student Jessica “Jessy” Bradish (MAIEP/MBA ’13) received the 2013 Student Innovator Award at the Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition last Friday. ”Winning the Student Innovator Award was a wonderful culmination of my joint Masters in International Environmental … Continue reading Continue reading

GSIPM Congratulates the Recipients of the Critical Language Scholarship

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The following Monterey Institute of International Studies students have been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study critical needs languages during the summer of 2013: Gabriella Abrego (Chinese) Heather Frank (Chinese) Shane Mason (Urdu) Jennifer … Continue reading Continue reading

Amy Smithson tapped to comment on Syria’s chemical weapons

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Once again proving that the NPTS program is on the cutting edge of global security topics, Amy Smithson from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies commented on chemical weapons possibly used by Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. Amy’s commentary can be … Continue reading Continue reading

U.S. Institute for Peace Awards $119,000 Grant to Support Project Co-Directed by MIIS Professor Avner Cohen

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The Monterey Institute of International Studies and its James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) were pleased to learn recently that the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has awarded a grant of $118,900 to support a research project on … Continue reading Continue reading

MPA Capstone Presentations

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When: Friday, May 10 , 8:00 AM Where: McCone Board Room When: Friday, May 10 , 12:00 PM Where: McGowan 102 Ten graduates from the Masters of Public Administration program will present their amazing work on Friday, May 10th at 8:00 AM … Continue reading Continue reading

David Roberts to present “Navigating the Politics of Climate Change”

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When: Tuesday, May 7, 6 – 7:30 PM Where: McGowan MG102 GSIPM invites you to a spirited talk with David Roberts, one of the nations leading environmental authors and staff writer for Grist. The presentation will cover the politics that … Continue reading Continue reading

Fisher MBA announces The Les Zambo Scholarship Fund

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The Fisher International MBA Program invites applicants for the 2013-2014 Les Zambo Scholarship Program. Zambo Scholars will receive a grant of up to $12,000.00 towards tuition for MBA studies. Award may be applied to Summer 2013, Fall 2013 or Spring … Continue reading Continue reading

Register for the 2013 Stanford Human Rights Education Initiative (SHREI) Symposium

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This day-long symposium focuses on incorporating human rights education into the community college classroom, with emphasis on lesson plans, pedagogic resources and materials, and strategies for reaching diverse student populations. JUNE 8, 2013 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Stanford University … Continue reading Continue reading

Iran’s Nuclear Situation: How Did We Get Here? with Roger Miller

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INMM Presents: “Iran’s Nuclear Situation: How Did We Get Here?” with Roger Miller, International Security Analyst, Lawrence Livermore National Lab When:  Thursday, April 18, 12:15-1:45 PM Where: McGowan Building, Room 100 The MIIS Student Chapter of Institute of Nuclear Materials … Continue reading Continue reading

Scott Snyder Presents “Human Security in North Korea”

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Lecture Topic: Human Security in North Korea Date: April 17, 2013, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Location: McGowan Building, Room 100, Public Welcome In this session we will look at the human security challenges facing the people of North Korea. A country of … Continue reading Continue reading