Testimonials

• “With an undergraduate background in nuclear engineering, I sought out GW’s M.A. in International Science and Technology Policy because it would prepare me to apply my science background to the security concerns of today’s world. Additionally, its D.C. location enabled me to gain valuable work experience while taking classes. I now work on nuclear nonproliferation.”
  Jim Platte, M.A. STPP ‘05
  National Nuclear Security Administration
• "I love that this program is in its own department, as opposed to merely being a concentration in a generic public policy program – this quality really shines through with the professors’ knowledge of the industry from being involved in research internationally; their experiences are brought back to the classroom."
  Neil Feldman, M.A. ISTP ‘06
  U.S. Government Accountability Office
• "The MA program at the Center exposed me to many exciting aspects of the international science and technology policy environment. Constant interaction with faculty, guest lecturers and my fellow students complemented the academic curriculum in a way that was immensely useful to my academic and professional development."
  Guy Ben-Ari, M.A. STPP ‘04;
  Ph.D. Student, Public Policy and Public Administration, Science and Technology Concentration
  Center for Strategic & International Studies, International Security Program Fellow
• "Since I graduated from GWU, I have had an amazingly exciting and rewarding career, as have others who studied with me. (We have all stayed in close touch!) My work in S&T policy has taken me all around the world, and has involved me with the White House, the U.S. Congress, the United Nations, the World Bank, and many governments, as well. I have seen my work influence decisions for the good in the highest places. It would be hard to ask for more from a career."
  Caroline S. Wagner, M.A. STPP ‘83
  Center for International Science & Technology Policy, Lead Research Scientist
• "If you stop by the center before Bob Rycroft’s class, you will find a group of thoughtful, ambitious students, sitting around the lounge and talking with the faculty members about technology, about global politics, about innovation. Just listening to the discussions is an education in itself. Moments like that capture the spirit of the center. Good faculty. Good students. Working together."
  David Alan Grier
  Elliott School of International Affairs
  Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Associate Professor of International Affairs