Meeting the Challenge
Seeking to promote a just and peaceful world through research, teaching and public engagement.
Graduate Program in Development fosters dialogue across disciplines
Earth Day Every Day: How the Department of Defense Advances Climate Resilience
Monday, April 22, 4-5 PM EDT, Joukowsky Forum
Please join a conversation with Dr. Kate White, the Department of Defense Climate Resilience Program Director as she discusses how the U.S. Department of Defense is tackling the climate crisis.
Academics and Research
The Watson Institute houses several undergraduate and graduate programs that take an interdisciplinary, comparative approach to policy-relevant learning in the social sciences.
Academic Programs
Focusing on three main areas — development, security and governance — the Institute leverages Brown's tradition of true interdisciplinarity to foster innovative, policy-relevant scholarly activities. Across all topics and fields, the Institute tackles the complexities of 21st century security threats, globalization and intractable inequalities. From Latin America to China, from the Middle East to India, the Institute's work helps us all make sense of the world.
Student Experience
The Watson Institute houses several undergraduate and graduate programs that take an interdisciplinary, comparative approach to policy-relevant learning in the social sciences. Our programs are designed to inspire today's engaged scholars and creative thinkers to become tomorrow's leaders in international and public affairs.
“ I see my thesis as the beginning of a life-long project. I will continue to deepen my understanding of these problems and advocate for solutions to be implemented. ”
Centers, Initiatives and Programs
The Watson Institute is proud to house 11 region or topic-focused centers, initiatives and projects that are dedicated to research, teaching and outreach. These entities also serve as conveners, sponsoring informative events that inspire dialogue among scholars, students and the public.
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Focusing on three main areas — development, security and governance — the Institute leverages Brown's tradition of true interdisciplinarity to foster innovative, policy-relevant scholarly activities. Across all topics and fields, the Institute tackles the complexities of 21st century security threats, globalization and intractable inequalities. From Latin America to China, from the Middle East to India, the Institute's work helps us all make sense of the world.
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