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Undergraduate Fellows


The Undergraduate Fellows Program gives a select group of students the resources to conduct original research and formulate policy recommendations around an issue at the intersection of religion, culture, society and politics. In collaboration with a faculty expert, tudents begin work in the fall semester and finish the following spring with a substantial publication of their findings. The two themes for 2009/10 are "New Social Media and Intercultural and Interreligious Understanding" and "When Cultural and Religious Diversity Meets the Global Market." Previous topics covered include Interreligious Marriage in America (2008) Religious Lobbies in US Politics (2007), and Religion and Global Development (2006). As of 2009/10, the program is part of the Doyle Building Tolerance Initiative.

When Cultural and Religious Diversity Meets the Global Market

This project will examine the significance of cultural and religious diversity for business today and the issue of how Georgetown can promote tolerance and intercultural understanding among our students as they transition into positions as leaders in business and the professions. It will include a survey of best practices at Georgetown and other universities, an exploration of alumni experiences, an interview series, and recommendations for curricular changes that better prepare students to succeed in a world marked by unprecedented cultural and religious diversity. Professors Patricia Hewlin (Business School) and Michael Kessler (Government) serve as faculty advisors.

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New Social Media and Intercultural and Interreligious Understanding 2009/2010

This project will explore the relevance of new social media for intercultural and interreligious understanding, with a focus on how Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other similar platforms foster a vibrant exchange of ideas and advance knowledge and collaboration in our increasingly diverse world. It will include a survey of best practices covering Georgetown, other universities, scholars, faith leaders, and more sources, an interview series, and recommendations for taking advantage of new social media to promote dialogue and understanding between religions and cultures. Prof. Michael Nelson, a visiting professor in the Communication, Culture, and Technology program at Georgetown, serves as the faculty advisor.

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