Seeking 2 Students for Foreign Affairs Conference

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:08:54 -0500

The Department of Political Science is looking for two strong candidates to represent us at the 63rd Annual Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) in Annapolis, taking place April 11-13, 2023. From the conference organizers:

NAFAC is a leading foreign affairs conference for undergraduate students to
discuss pressing global issues. The conference provides the opportunity for students to engage
with future civil and military leaders on the grounds of the United States Naval Academy in
Annapolis, Maryland.

This year's conference explores the topic, "Democracies Divided: The Proliferation of
Polarization." The topic explores how authoritarian states seek to weaponize modern constructs
against democratic states, and how democracies around the world are seeking to heal their
internal and external divisions in order to promote stability in the international community.

This conference will include FREE room and board and should be an incredible experience. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors with high GPAs (over 3.6), and those who have not previously attended a conference supported by UMBC, though all are welcome to apply.

To apply, please submit one concise paragraph including:
(1) current year and GPA at UMBC;
(2) why you would be a strong candidate to represent UMBC, given your experiences and/or specific coursework.

Applications should be emailed by February 15 to Dr. Grodsky at bgrodsky@umbc.edu.