School-Specific Resources

A

• • Aspen Institute
  • www.aspeninstitute.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Research, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Public Policy

  The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Aspen Institute's website offers job listings in the field, as well as information on public conferences and seminars for individuals interested in educational and policy studies.

B

• • Brecht Forum, The
  • brechtforum.org/upcoming
• Tags: Research, School of Public Affairs

  The Brecht Forum is a cultural and educational center for individuals working in social justice. The Brecht Forum offers classes, public lectures, seminars, and language classes.

E

• • Environmental Career
  • environmentalcareer.com
• Tags: Biology, Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Environment, Research, School of Public Affairs

  Environmental Careers Online provides career news, inside tips and advice on environmental careers, and job listings.

H

• • Heritage Foundation Job Bank
  • www.heritage.org/jobbank
• Tags: Capitol Hill, Congress, Education, Politics, Research, School of Public Affairs

  Assist conservatives in finding employment with conservative Congressional Offices, faith-based organizations, public policy organizations, lobbying groups and trade associations.

I

• • Idealist
  • www.idealist.org
• Tags: Academics, Activism, College of Arts and Sciences, International, Internship, Job Searching, Languages, Nonprofit Organization, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Psychology, Research, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Sociology

  Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. Idealist regularly provides internships and job openings for non-profit organizations all over the world.

P

• • Pew Research Center
  • people-press.org
• Tags: Politics, Research, School of Public Affairs

  Polls, public opinion research, national surveys on public attitudes toward press, politics, public policy issues.

• • Policy Experts
  • www.policyexperts.org
• Tags: Research, School of Public Affairs

  Policy Experts is an insider guide to public policy authorities and policy institutes. The website allows you to search for names and information on specific policy experts and organizations.

R

• • RAND
  • www.rand.org
• Tags: Criminal Justice, Research, School of Public Affairs

  RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis. The website offers an extensive research database, media resources, and a list of policy events and programs.

• • Resources for the Future
  • www.rff.org
• Tags: Research, School of Public Affairs

  Resources for the Future is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to improve environmental and natural resource policymaking around the world. The site offers research articles, academic seminars, and environmental news resources.

T

• • The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Res...
  • www.aei.org
• Tags: Economics, Education, Foreign Policy, Government, Health, Health Care, International, Non-profit Management, Research, School of Public Affairs

  The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit institution dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare. The institution's website posts publications, videos and transcripts of its conferences, biographies of its scholars and fellows, and schedules of upcoming events. The website also lists job and internship opportunities for students.

• • Think Tanks and NGO's
  • www.worldpress.org/library/ngo.cfm
• Tags: Research, School of Public Affairs

  An index of international think tanks and research organizations.