WEEK 10: GDL hosted a Alumni Panel featuring GDL Alum members Seher Alvi, Vibha Gurunathan, Nathan Klassen, Yashwini Sodhani discussing careers in consulting, law, global health, international education and much more. Huge shoutout to our alum for providing such an informational session and answering all of our cohort's questions!
Global Development Lab UCLA
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Los Angeles，CA 144 ä½å…³æ³¨è€…
An organization that aims to create a space for students to learn, experience, and engage in community development.
关于我们
Global Development Lab (GDL) is a UCLA student-run organization that endeavors to create a community of individuals with a passion for international development and establish a space for students to learn, experience, and engage in community development projects critical to the alleviation of global poverty. Our vision is that students gain the skills necessary to experiment with initiatives of their own, while at the same time gaining an understanding of “development†that is sustainable, culturally-relevant, and in alignment with the goals and needs of their community partners.
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https://thedevlab.org/
Global Development Lab UCLA的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 国际贸易与å‘展
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Los Angeles，CA
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- 创立
- 2015
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US，CA，Los Angeles，90024
Global Development Lab UCLA员工
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Zhaoyue Clarissa Chen
ESG | Public Policy | Management Consulting | Entrepreneurship
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Maher S.
Double Major at the University of California, Los Angeles | International Trade Intern at US Department of Commerce
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Emily Jiang
International Development Studies Student at UCLA
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Hansika Nath
International Relations, Economics and Environment @ UCLA
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CALLING ALL INTERESTED PARTIES! Tonight at 6pm UCLA GDL will be hosting a career alumni panel that is open to the PUBLIC! Featuring conversations on higher education, development career paths and much more, the Alumni Panel is a great opportunity to connect with GDL members and Alumni. We hope to see you from 6-7pm at Haines A18! #career #networking
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WEEK 8: GDL's Lab Cohort began our #EnvironmentalSustainabilityJusticeandEquity Unit with a presentation by Executive Director Hansika Nath discussing three key topics in ESG & Sustainability; Carbon Taxes, Critical Minerals, and Financial Disclosures. Lab Cohort members then applied their knowledge to real world Case Studies on all three key topics bolstering problem solving, critical thinking and strategic communication skills.
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WEEK 7 COLLAB: Global Development Lab UCLA hosted talented UCLA Mock Trial members and alum; Nasier Muldrow, Riley Shapiro, Ashley Jahed, Alexandra Chala who presented a shortened trial based on their current mock trial case! Following the mock trial exhibition, UCLA Mock Trial representatives opened a Q&A for GDL cohort on trial advocacy, LSAT, law school, and more! Huge shoutout to Director of Career Resources and UCLA Mock Trial Alum Dami Salami for organizing this partnership!
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WEEK 5: GDL was overjoyed to welcome back our long-term partners at NEI Nutrition and Education International! President and CEO at Nutrition and Education International Steven Kwon and David Park came to speak on the enormous impact that NEI has had upon diminishing malnutrition in Afghanistan and stimulating the now-booming soybean industry. We are looking forward to partnering with NEI for an upcoming internships offered exclusively for GDL members, so stay tuned for application decisions!
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WEEK 4: On Tuesday, January 28th the GDL Cohort was fortunate enough to host Assistant Professor of Sociology Kevan Harris, who shared his valuable insights on "Development Careers and Post-Grad". Professor Harris' panel provided guidance on breaking into the development sphere, his experience with academia and advice on navigating graduate school. Huge thank you to Isabella Patton and Dami Salami for coordinating our guest speaker! Read more about Kevin Harris here!: https://lnkd.in/gPrfkaVD
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WEEK 2&3: During the unprecedented early weeks of this quarter, the 2024-2025 UCLA GDL cohort expanded on their understanding of international development consulting, and applied their knowledge to REAL LIFE development projects. Developed by Professor Michael Lofchie, GDL members were able to apply the critical thinking which GDL stimulates in order to create and present their development consulting scenarios to the entirety of the Lab! Thank you to Hansika Nath for taking over the presentation of these activities in these challenging times for all of Los Angeles!
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WEEK 1: On Tuesday, January 6th, UCLA Global Development Lab was fortunate enough to hear from Jeffrey Janis, UCLA's Peace Corps Representative on his experience in the Peace Corps Ukraine! Jeffrey Janis spoke on his experience navigating a new country and a new culture, as well as discovering how to actualize his experiences and strengths into projects within his community. Big thanks to Isabella Patton for coordinating this event and Jeffrey Janis for taking the time to meet with our cohort!
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UCLA Global Development Lab is accepting applications for it's 2024-2025 Fall Cohort! GDL seeks to foster future generations of innovators passionate about poverty, development and globalization, enabling students to approach a variety of global and domestic issues through a critical lens. Our International Institute-affiliated organization aims to translate theoretical applications into practical solutions. Global Development Lab graduate from our program equipped with tangible skills through expert-led workshops, internship placements, research projects, and development model experimentation. In the past, students have designed and conducted projects involving bringing internet connectivity to a health facility in Uganda, creating an after school care program in Tijuana, etc. If you are interested in applying to join the 2024-2025 Fall Cohort, please submit your application HERE: https://lnkd.in/gCaWX48f Applications are DUE this SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH @ 11:59! We look forward to reviewing your applications!