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Overview

Join IHS for an online, multi-disciplinary roundtable on energy reform. This 90-minute discussion will bring together graduate students and early career policy professionals to explore classical liberal approaches to energy policy. The session will focus on advancing energy abundance and access, reducing regulatory barriers, and identifying market-based solutions to today’s energy challenges. If your research engages with energy markets, innovation, or the future of sustainable energy policy, we encourage you to apply.

Speaker

• Roger Pielke, Jr., Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Friday, August 22

11:55 AM | Waiting Room Opens

12:00 PM | Welcome and Introductions

12:30 PM | Special Guest Presentation by Roger Pielke, Jr.

12:45 PM | Research Discussions

1:25 PM | Closing Remarks

Overview

Join us for a special online event with political philosopher Dr. Kevin Vallier as he explores the growing movement of civic education centers across the country.

In this timely webinar, Dr. Vallier will shed light on:

• The purpose and promise of civic education, and why these centers are gaining momentum in higher education
• How various centers differ in structure, mission, and approach
• Practical insights for aspiring scholars preparing for the academic job market in this evolving space

The presentation will include a brief talk followed by a live Q&A for participants in attendance. We look forward to hosting Dr. Vallier for what promises to be a thoughtful and engaging discussion on the future of civic education in American universities.

Overview

Are you preparing to enter the job market soon? The Institute for Humane Studies invites graduate students to attend a job market workshop in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, September 10. Taking place just before the American Political Science Association (APSA) annual meeting, this event is designed to help participants sharpen their job talks and papers before joining the job market.

The program will kick off with a welcome dinner on the evening of Tuesday, September 9, where graduate students and faculty mentors can connect. During the workshop, senior scholars will provide feedback on both the substance of job market papers and the strength of presentations. IHS has reserved space near the APSA conference hotel for easy access, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served on the day of the workshop. Participants will also receive a $200 honorarium and a travel stipend to help offset expenses.

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies, in partnership with Arnold Ventures, is offering a unique, multipart workshop series for graduate students focused on criminal justice reform. This program offers participants the opportunity to refine their research with feedback from leading faculty advisors, expand their academic networks, and gain insights into publishing.

Participants will also have the opportunity to convene together at an in-person summit in Arlington, Virginia, on October 9–11, 2025. Applicants need not have attended the online sessions to attend the in-person session. In addition to providing a stipend to offset travel expenses for the in-person event, IHS will provide a $200 honorarium for full participation in the event.

In-Person Workshop

• Thursday, October 9–Saturday, October 11

Past Online Sessions

• Monday, March 3
• Monday, March 17
• Monday, March 31
• Monday, April 14
• Monday, April 28
• Monday, May 12
• Wednesday, May 28