Description

In this episode, we discuss some major differences between European and American educational systems with Dr. Christos Athanasiou, a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Engineering at Brown university. As someone who has personally experienced studying in both European and American institutes, he will share some insights into these two different educational systems.

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Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal (schallert.wygal@gmail.com)

https://educationdata.org/international-student-enrollment-statistics

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11347

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/11/18/open-doors-data-show-continued-increase-numbers-americans-studying-abroad

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• Dr. Christos Athanasiou (guest) is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Engineering at Brown University. He is the founder of M&M science mentorship program. Please check out his website if you are interested in having a mentor or you know someone who is looking for a dedicated mentor:

https://www.ceathanasiou.com

• Prof. Kim Michelle Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Research, Graduate Programs, and Natural Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University.
• Prof. Pania Newel (host) is currently an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.
• Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

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