Networking is the Focus of PCDN’s March Career Series

By: David J. Smith, March 4, 2017 Networking!  When we think of career advancement, often “how to network” is the first thing that comes to mind.  PCDN’s March Career Series will focus on networking dos and don’ts. Click below for information and how to participate

Master’s in Peace Engineering at Drexel University

By: David J. Smith, February 28, 2017 I generally don’t promote specific academic programs on my website and blog.  But I wanted to share about Drexel University’s master’s in peace engineering because it is the first of it’s kind, and secondly, because hopefully it is trend. Drexel has collaborated with PeaceTech Lab which was launched byContinueContinue reading “Master’s in Peace Engineering at Drexel University”

What is the Role of Networks in Promoting International Peacebuilding? A Forum at USIP

By: David J. Smith, February 22, 2017 On February 21, 2017, I participated in a forum at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) cosponsored by USIP and NAFSA looking at the role of networks in supporting the work of professionals in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.   The forum was designed to discuss an ongoing studyContinueContinue reading “What is the Role of Networks in Promoting International Peacebuilding? A Forum at USIP”