Training a Generation of Future Innovators

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1 BRAZIL SCIENTIFIC MOBILITY PROGRAM IN THE U.S. Training a Generation of Future Innovators

2 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE) An independent 0(c)() not-for-profit founded in, IIE is among the world s largest and most experienced international exchange and training organizations. Its research publications and membership services provide information to tens of thousands of international educators globally. TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP) Welcome Institute of International Education 0 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 00, USA What Made BSMP Different? BSMP: The Facts To download additional copies of this report, please visit us online at Intensive English Program 0 Student Life Program Highlights BSMP in the News Program Structure: IIE s Role in Making Mobility Happen Life After BSMP 0 Designed by Analia del Giorgio, LDG Design, Inc. New York Edited by Edward Monks and Yolande Zahler Closing Remarks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BSMP, known in Brazil as Ciência sem Fronteiras (CsF), was an extraordinarily innovative and ambitious initiative of the Brazilian government. It required close collaboration between high ranking officials in Brasilia and international scholarship experts around the world to gather the necessary resources and tools to implement this high volume international exchange program in a very compressed period of time. APPENDICES Copyright 0 Institute of International Education, Inc. All rights reserved. IIE would like to recognize and thank Luiz Loureiro at the Fulbright Commission in Brazil, as well as Jorge Guimaraes, Denise Neddermeyer and Glaucius Oliva at CAPES and CNPq, for the key roles they played in launching and leading their dedicated teams. And thanks also to all members of the IIE BSMP team, and indeed the many IIE staff in New York, as well as our university partners and internship providers across the U.S., for their unwavering commitment to the program s talented students. Appendix : Host States Appendix : Intensive English Programs Appendix : Undergraduate Academic Institutions Appendix : Undergraduate Fields of Study Appendix : Graduate Academic Institutions Appendix : Graduate Fields of Study 0 Appendix : Internship Host Organizations Appendix : Brazilian Sending Institutions

3 ABOUT THE BRAZIL SCIENTIFIC MOBILITY PROGRAM WELCOME From 0 to 0, the Brazil Scientific Mobility The Institute of International Education (IIE), in close Program (BSMP) - known in Brazil as Ciência sem partnership with the Fulbright Commission, CAPES and Fronteiras - made it possible for many thousands of CNPq, was asked to manage the largest portion of this undergraduate and graduate students from Brazil to unprecedented flow of Brazilian students to campuses study at colleges and universities in the United States across the United States. IIE bridged the relationships and more than 0 other countries, impacting a whole with U.S. educational institutions and other partners to generation of young scientists and their potential to contribute to Brazilian higher education and the achieve success for the students and the Brazilian government. IIE created and implemented systems for students Allan E. Goodman Luiz Loureiro country s future highly qualified workforce. Through BSMP, the Brazilian government offered scholarships to talented students to expand their educational experience in disciplines critical to the country s growth including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Ministry of Education s Federal Agency for the Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) and the Ministry of Science and Technology s National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) spearheaded the effort to create a generation of future innovators with the applied knowledge to solve the country s greatest challenges. The program model was designed to enable students to return to Brazil to complete their degrees after one year abroad for academic study followed by a summer internship. to apply and be matched with English and academic programs, internships and research opportunities, in addition to sponsoring visas, monitoring student progress, processing tuition payments, issuing student living stipends, and keeping students and universities informed about program policies and regulations. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil and the Brazilian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. also played a significant role in the program s success, including liaising with the Brazilian government, host institutions, students and IIE. The U.S. Embassy widely promoted the program at Brazilian universities and offered English language instruction, pre-departure briefings and facilitated visa appointments. While the BSMP students were on their programs, the Brazilian Embassy and Consulates monitored the students success. IIE was delighted to manage the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program in the United States, working closely with nearly,000 students and the U.S. universities and companies that hosted them over five years to fulfill the Brazilian Government s vision of a more highly skilled and internationally engaged workforce. This innovative program opened doors for Brazilian students of all backgrounds. Many may never have had the opportunity to travel abroad, let alone study, learn English and gain professional training in the United States. BSMP also created positive ripple effects. Brazilian universities with little previous experience facilitating study abroad are now equipped to operate internationally and prepare their students for new academic and cultural encounters. And word of the value of an American In 0, the Brazilian government approached the Fulbright Commission in Brazil with the idea for the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP). Fulbright s mission is to strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and over countries. BSMP was a perfect opportunity to do exactly that. Because of our familiarity with the higher education systems of both Brazil and the United States, the U.S. was able to accept BSMP students sooner and in greater numbers than any other nation. The program succeeded in many ways. It encouraged students of great potential to pursue careers in science and technology, and hopefully become national and international leaders in areas of global concern. By providing internships, U.S. employers enabled the Brazilian When CAPES and CNPq began work on this exciting and large-scale program, the Fulbright Commission in Brazil was a natural partner. For more than 0 years the Commission has been facilitating bilateral scholarly exchanges on behalf of the governments of Brazil and the United States. The team at the Commission brought strong experience and a deep understanding of the higher education systems in both nations. This report documents the accomplishments of the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program. It serves as a reference for entities in Brazil and for other organizations and governments interested in implementing large-scale, high-impact international education initiatives. education has spread among Brazil s students and families. Already, BSMP alumni are using the knowledge and skills they gained to begin to make change in Brazil. We expect to see these talented individuals contribute to innovation, creativity, and economic growth in the years ahead. We are proud to share the highlights of BSMP with you, in the hope that others can learn from these successes and government to create greater opportunities for young and talented students, and helped strengthen commercial ties between our two countries. Study abroad can open many doors during a scholar s stay in the U.S. and in their future. But we know that we can t change an education system in just years. It takes generations to create lasting change. We look forward not just to watching BSMP students apply the lessons they ve will be inspired by this clear example of how international learned, but also to other collaboration initiatives that the education can truly change lives. program has and will continue to encourage. Allan E. Goodman Luiz Loureiro President and CEO, Institute of International Education Executive Director, Fulbright Commission in Brazil

4 WHAT MADE BSMP DIFFERENT? It began with a big idea: equip a generation of Brazilians with the skills to tackle the country s biggest challenges. To do this, Brazil set a goal of sending 00,000 STEM students to study for a year at the world s top universities. When they returned, it would be not just with technical knowledge but with a new outlook on the world. HOW IT WORKED A FOCUS ON RESULTS Through BSMP, Brazil sent students to study in the world s BSMP was different from other student exchange programs. leading destinations for quality higher education. Over five It was: years, colleges and universities in the United States enrolled Meaningful. 0 percent of all the BSMP undergraduate and professional Due to strict degree requirements, few STEM students master s students, which brought a total of, Brazilian worldwide have the opportunity to study abroad. BSMP students to U.S. campuses was deliberately planned to foster the types of training that would have the greatest impact on Brazil s economy and society. Furthermore, it included a large number Increasing annual enrollment of thousands of Brazilian students required leveraging IIE s vast higher education of talented students to be able to make a real difference partner network and excellence in management infrastructure which have been highly developed through its design last BSMP student cohorts complete their degrees and to an entire generation. Over the next five years, as the and implementation of the world s most prestigious enter the workforce, Brazil will begin to see the impact scholarship programs. IIE galvanized an immediate response of this program with further effects in the long term. and ongoing support from the U.S. higher education Inclusive. community, necessary for the rapid implementation and BSMP students represented a wide diversity of regions sustained growth to place students in high quality academic of Brazil, socioeconomic backgrounds and Brazilian programs, monitor their progress and support them with universities, and many with limited knowledge of the resources to succeed. English. When the option became available to study English prior to the academic portion of the program, BSMP was originally conceived as a program for undergraduates. Most students completed two academic semesters inclusive eligible pool of students. BSMP further expanded the opportunity to a more (or three quarters) at a U.S. college or university. If Applied. necessary, students could enroll in pre-academic English One of the most distinctive aspects of BSMP was its training. Many students also completed a post-academic internships and research component, also referred to as internship. Later, a graduate academic program was Academic Training (AT) in the United States, which introduced to offer students from Brazil the opportunity provided the BSMP students with practical experience to pursue terminal master s degrees (up to two academic they ll be able to apply in the workforce. Demand is years) in applied technology and sciences. Graduate growing for experiential learning as a component of students were required to complete an internship and education abroad, yet few large-scale exchange programs produce a thesis or engage in a capstone experience. A have been able to provide students with the opportunity cohort of students began their master s programs in to learn both in the classroom and through hands-on 0 and completed them in June 0. training. IIE coordinated with over,00 companies, universities and organizations to match BSMP students with internships and research fellowships for substantive experiential learning. Figure. TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY COUNTRY Country United States United Kingdom Canada France Australia Germany Total,* 0,0,,,0, Source: CAPES * Includes community college and doctoral students not administered by IIE. Country Spain Italy Portugal Ireland The Netherlands Hungary Total,0,0,,,, Other Countries:,0 Total Scholarships Awarded:,0 Figure. NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS BY ACADEMIC YEAR 0-0,0,,0,

5 BSMP: THE FACTS Figure. STUDENT PLACEMENTS IN INTERNSHIPS OR RESEARCH POSITIONS BY ACADEMIC YEAR Figure. PERCENT OF STUDENTS BY FIELD OF STUDY 0, 0, 0, 0, Agriculture.% Architecture.% Biology.% Chemistry.% Computer Science.% Design.% Engineering.% Info Sciences/Systems.% Medical Sciences.% Pharmacology.%,0 Total Number of Internship and Research Opportunities Figure. ENGINEERING STUDENTS BY SUBFIELDS Figure. BSMP STUDENT ENROLLMENT BY GENDER % Male Female % Civil Engineering.% Mechanical Engineering.% Electrical Engineering 0.% Industrial Engineering 0.% Biomedical Engineering.% Chemical Engineering.% Engineering, Other.% Computer Engineering.%

6 BSMP: THE FACTS Figure. STUDENTS BY BRAZILIAN STATE AND REGION Roraima Amapá BSMP made it possible for students to study at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. Alaska Washington Oregon Nevada California Acre,-,0 0-, Amazonas Number of Students per State Idaho Utah Arizona Wyoming Rondônia Colorado New Mexico Hawaii North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Mato Grosso Texas 0 Pará Mato Grosso Do Sul Tocantins Distrito Federal Goiás,0 São Paulo,0 Paraná Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul Maranhão Piauí, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro Rio Grande do Norte Paraíba Pernambuco Alagoas Sergipe Bahia Espírito Santo Figure. BSMP STUDENTS ATTENDED UNIVERSITIES IN ALL 0 STATES Montana Maine Vermont New Hampshire 0 Massachusetts Minnesota New York Rhode Island Michigan Wisconsin Connecticut Pennsylvania New Jersey Iowa Delaware Illinois Ohio Indiana Maryland West Virginia Virginia Kansas Missouri Kentucky 0 North Carolina Tennessee Oklahoma Arkansas South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Georgia Louisiana Florida Number of Institutions per State Through this alliance, HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT HOSTED BSMP STUDENTS Alcorn State University Claflin University Delaware State University Dillard University Fisk University Florida A&M University Hampton University Howard University Jackson State University Johnson C. Smith University Lincoln University Morehouse College students enrolled at HBCUs for both academic and English training. Morgan State University North Carolina Agricultural & Technological University Savannah State University South Carolina State University Southern University and A&M College Spelman College Tennessee State University Texas Southern University Tuskegee University University of the District of Columbia Virginia State University

7 INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (IEP) English language training was a key component of BSMP. IIE arranged for English language training for BSMP students whose English language skills were insufficient for U.S. academic programs. By assessing the students language abilities using the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a widely-recognized English language assessment product of Educational Testing Services, IIE identified students in need of language training and placed those with test scores below on the TOEFL internet-based test (or 0 on the paper-based test) in intensive English programs. The intensive English programs ranged in duration from six weeks to two full semesters and students were matched with programs appropriate to achieve the skill level necessary for their academic and experiential learning programs. Wherever possible, IIE worked to place students at the same institutions for English and academic study. Participation in the intensive English programs also provided students with the opportunity to acclimate to the United States before the academic program began. The training program was a success. While improving their English language skills through immersion, students also benefited from interacting with international peers on campus and learning about American culture. For some students, admission to an institution s academic program was dependent on their language skills. The vast majority of students were highly motivated, advancing quickly through their English programs and excelling in their academic studies. U.S. Institutions offered Intensive English Programs *Data reflects enrolled students who completed English training Figure. ENROLLMENT IN IEP BY ACADEMIC TERM 0 Summer, The Syracuse University English Language Institute benefitted greatly from the positive energy and boundless enthusiasm of BSMP students. They made a great impact on both their peers and their instructors. In addition to their commitment to learning the conventions of North American discourse, BSMP students took trips, attended events, and actively engaged in on- and off-campus activities on their own initiative. The program has had a lasting effect on the Syracuse community. 0 Fall 0 Summer 0 Spring 0 Fall 0 Summer 0 Summer,,0,0, *Data reflects enrolled students who completed IEPs during the indicated academic term. Deborah McGraw, Interim Director, Syracuse University English Language Institute 0

8 STUDENT LIFE BSMP students were placed in academic and experiential learning programs at a wide range of institutions across the United States. All types of colleges and universities hosted BSMP students: large and small, rural and urban, public and private, baccalaureate and doctoral institutions. All institutions provided students with the opportunity and support to actively engage in and adjust to their new environments in a positive way. The students impressed their host institutions and formed countless friendships and new connections within U.S. communities. These transformative experiences will impact a generation of young scientists as they continue to collaborate with their peers in the United States, building businesses and developing innovative ventures. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Name: Andre Xian Ming Chang Institution in U.S.: Purdue University West Lafayette Institution in Brazil: Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering Securing an internship position outside academia is a hard task. Most tech companies saw me as a temporary, low-experience employee, not worth the time and investment. Instead of trying to contact various companies like crazy in one week or so, I invested in incremental actions throughout the year. I improved my resume and cover letter every week; I submitted one or two online applications every week; I went to workshops, seminars, tech talks, industrial roundtables and job fairs; I talked with the university s employment department; I joined mock interviews and actively searched for internships. I got many interviews, but I also failed most of them. All these trials and errors gave me so much life experience, and at some point they led me to success. All these small actions compounded together, and as a result, I found an internship in the engineering research department of a multinational company for chip verification. Name: Adao Henrique Ribeiro Justo Filho Institution in U.S.: Cornell University Institution in Brazil: Universidade Federal do Ceará Major: Computer Engineering Cornell and the Brazil Science Mobility Program have been an amazing experience so far. The courses are hard and the workload is even harder, but that translates into a really good feeling of mission accomplished when they re done. Here I ve joined the CUAir project team as member of the sub-team in charge of designing the autopilot system for an unmanned autonomous aircraft. I also had the chance of studying and working with robots in the Robot Learning class. On top of all that, I was accepted to work at NVIDIA during my summer academic training. I ll work on the development and testing of a product that is going to be sold worldwide to millions of customers, and I ll have the opportunity to experience the workflow of a multinational company and world leader in Visual Computer Technologies. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Name: Cassia Boos Ortolani Institution in U.S.: Washington University in St. Louis Institution in Brazil: Universidade Federal do ABC Major: Biomedical Engineering Throughout this year I faced the most challenging and rewarding experiences I could ever imagine. In April, the annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting took place in my university. Students, youth organizations, topic experts, and celebrities all met to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges across areas such as education, poverty alleviation, and public health. As a volunteer, I was thankful to see incredible commitment-makers from all over the world, putting their efforts to translate practical goals into meaningful results. I was surprised when one of them came to me, after I presented myself as an exchange student from Brazil, and gave me a huge hug in front of the whole plenary saying thanks for representing my country, and helping make the event happen. The next challenge was about to come when I got the opportunity to do research at University of California in San Diego during the summer. I was thankful to be part of an amazing group that studies the use of a high performance wireless sensor that sticks to the skin like a temporary tattoo. This device opened up a new frontier in developing the newborn brain, and simultaneously reduced the physical barriers between parents and newborn babies in intensive care. It allows parents to develop a sense of security and bonding through skin-to-skin contact between them and the baby. KEEPING STUDENTS CONNECTED IIE collected and distributed critical information to keep all BSMP students informed of program deadlines through the monthly e-newsletter, the Boletim Mensal. Using this communication channel, IIE also created a space to connect students with one another s experiences. A popular feature of the Boletim was the Student of the Month column, through which students shared their stories and reflected on lessons learned during their BSMP experience. As a land grant institution, UC Davis was created to help solve the problems facing our state. BSMP students are here with a similar mission. To see them succeed has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my career. Jacob Hosier, Academic Director of Global Study Program, University of California, Davis

9 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATION WITH THE U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY All host institutions welcomed the BSMP students into The program left a lasting mark on many of these their student populations on campus, and some went above institutions, many of which attribute BSMP to and beyond in providing strong support for the success of increasing partnerships with Brazilian institutions, the program and the individual students. According to a greater study abroad options to Brazil for U.S. students, 0 survey of participating institutions, nearly percent and strengthened Brazil-focused student organizations, offered financial aid to students. Aid came in the form of cultural programming and events on campus. More than in fee waivers, merit scholarships, housing and meal stipends survey respondents has had BSMP undergraduates return and research stipends. Many institutions offered enhanced for graduate programs. support services to BSMP students on their campus, such as dedicated advisors and faculty members to guide students through their academic experience. ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES Students gained hands-on work experience through experiential learning projects during their internships and research fellowships that will help them launch their careers. Experiences included: Participating in a team competition to develop a flight path for drop-in biofuel for aviation in Brazil, presented to the president of CAPES and the president of Boeing in Brazil. Working alongside top scientists on oncology drug discovery, following the process of drug development from idea to final product. Helping provide technical support to Embraer aircraft in the U.S. and Latin America. INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH SAMPLE OF CORPORATE PARTNERS After a year of academic study, most BSMP students took For global corporations, the benefits of participating in the advantage of the opportunity to put their knowledge to work. Over the duration of the program,,0 students participated in summer internships and research programs at a variety of organizations, from Fortune 00 corporations to startups and nonprofits. Others worked alongside university professors on cutting-edge research into clean energy and waste management. In these positions, students gained both hard and soft skills, engaging in two-way exchanges of culture and knowledge. IIE provided resources to all students including resume and cover letter assistance, an online opportunities board that connected students with open positions, and ongoing support throughout the experience. I highly recommend the students from the BSMP because they arrive at the lab already with significant research experience. They brought a terrific energy to our lab and I feel other hosts shared similar experiences with their interns. BSMP program were clear. Many companies are looking to expand their operations in South America and throughout the world, and seized the chance to build a pipeline of talent in the countries where they do business. Students gained skills at more than,00 organizations, including: AbbVie Amgen Boeing Company Cargill DuPont Embraer Facebook FreshDirect General Electric Google Mayo Clinic Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Reed Elsevier Petrobras America Pfizer Praxair Rama Business Group United Nations STUDENT STORIES Building more sustainable cities It wasn t until he came to the United States that Luis Strengari understood the shortcomings in Brazil s public infrastructure, such as systems for water, sanitation and public transport. Strengari studied civil engineering at Rutgers through BSMP, and participated in an internship helping to improve the resilience of the New York City subway system after Hurricane Sandy. The experience was his first exposure to green infrastructure projects, and Luis was inspired to bring his knowledge back to Brazil. Strengari was hired by Spanish multinational company Idom, and now works to develop infrastructure in Brazil s favelas, bringing sanitation and better urban development to thousands of people in his home country. Pushing boundaries Marcela Alves and Brenda Miranda, both BSMP students, were chosen as finalists in the Women Vendors Forum and Exhibition Tech Challenge. Their submission was EmpowerIt, an application designed to promote women-owned businesses. The benefits of BSMP, Alves says, were manifold. Beyond studying computer science (with a professor who was the author of her textbook), Alves learned English, discovered a new culture and got involved on campus. People should not feel afraid of leaving their families and their country for some time, she says. It is an opportunity to mature as person and discover that we are limitless. Working together to make a difference Germano Johansson had always been passionate about urban studies, and a BSMP grant took him to the USC Price School of Public Policy. The program introduced me to social aspects of cities and human relations that my undergraduate civil engineering program could not provide, Johansson explains. Johansson co-founded the Institute of Collaborative Urbanism (COURB), an organization that recruits talented young people to create sustainable solutions for cities. COURB is already benefiting communities in both the U.S. and Brazil. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to giving back. Erin E. Jordan, AbbVie Inc. World Health Organization

10 BSMP IN THE NEWS The Brazil Scientific Mobility Program made headlines around the world for its innovative, inclusive approach. Below are a few selected highlights. Mashable included BSMP in a list of global efforts to get women and girls involved in STEM. It also mentions Brazil s number-one ranking in gender equality in STEM degrees and careers. Studies show that doctors who trained abroad are most valued in Brazil, and in most recent years there has been a higher number of women in the field. Jornal do Commercio mentions BSMP as a contributor to this incredible growth. Nearly 0 students learned to build small NASA satellites during summer training at Capitol Technology University. Using Raspberry Pi and open-source flight software, participants built satellites using technologies that had never before been available to students. U.S. News & World Report described the influx of students from Latin America who have come to study in the U.S. The spike is due in part to programs like BSMP, which is highlighted in the article. In 0, Fusion.net credited BSMP for Brazilian students interest in graduate programs in the U.S. That year, acceptances of Brazilian students jumped percent to, students. Inside Higher Ed reported on the rapid growth of BSMP, which more than doubled its enrollment between 0 and 0. The partnership was strategically important for both Brazil and for U.S. universities, the article explained, laying a foundation for long-term knowledge exchange. When the International Atomic Energy Agency hosted its first-ever Nuclear Olympiad, a video competition for university students, Alice Cunha da Silva, a BSMP grantee, won the competition. Her winning video has nearly 0,000 views on YouTube. IIE announced that more than 00 companies hosted internships for BSMP students in the fall of 0. Students participated in a variety of STEMrelated projects, from researching aquatic plants capacity to absorb pollutants to working with a police department s forensic crime scene unit. Grantee Luis Felipe Longo Micchi, along with Dr. Steve Kraemer, discovered a possible new supernova during his internship at Catholic University of America (CUA). The supernova candidate is located in the nearby galaxy Mrk. We need a skilled, educated workforce which is why American and Brazilian companies have pledged to help increase student exchanges between our two nations. We need a commitment to innovation and technology which is why we ve agreed to expand cooperation between our scientists, researchers, and engineers. U.S. President Barack Obama

11 PROGRAM STRUCTURE: IIE S ROLE IN MAKING MOBILITY HAPPEN IIE facilitated BSMP, the U.S. incarnation of Ciência sem Fronteiras, from end to end. At the program s peak, over staff members were dedicated to the BSMP effort, from university liaisons, grant management, student advisors and staff support roles in human resources and accounting. IIE handled all aspects of the program. SPONSOR RELATIONS As soon as the BSMP was launched in 0, the Sponsor Relations team got to work. Throughout the program, they liaised between the Ministry of Education, CAPES, CNPq, and other invested parties; the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil and the Brazilian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S.; students; the media; and other teams within IIE. The Sponsor Relations team is extremely proud of the relationships we ve built. Our work will benefit not only alumni and their home institutions, but also future government and private-sector initiatives in Brazil. Yolande Zahler, Senior Manager, Sponsor Relations INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS IIE also managed communication between college and university staff (including vice presidents, professors, bursars, admissions and housing directors) and Student Relations Officers. IIE s Institutional Relations team communicated daily with institutions to clarify program expectations, guidelines, application procedures, timelines and policies via , newsletters, presentations and website content. Over 00 U.S. colleges and universities hosted BSMP students VISA SPONSORSHIP Understanding visa requirements and restrictions can be complicated. IIE s dedicated Visa Sponsorship team made students experiences easier. IIE sponsored J- visas for all students and advised students on best practices. The Institute also kept up to date on policy changes, monitoring students status during the program, and performing SEVIS updates as necessary. IIE team members traveled to Brazil 0+ times to coordinate student visas with the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil PLACEMENT Students were placed in colleges and universities throughout the United States, all with different program requirements, deadlines, orientation and class start dates and campus cultures. The Placement team kept abreast of all of these variables, matching tens of thousands of students to opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The team worked closely with students to accommodate their preferences for placement. The Preacademic team placed students at institutions offering ESL training, as necessary, placing students at the same institution for both English and academic training where possible. out of participants were placed at their top-choice institution GRANTS AND DATA MANAGEMENT Processing payments to hundreds of universities on behalf of thousands of students is a major undertaking. The Grants and Data Management team developed and managed the grant process, executing invoice payments, stipends, refund requests, vendor requests, bank information requests, check deposits, expense reports and other financial and grant activities. The group also managed all divisional data and reporting among other IIE teams. IIE disbursed more than $ billion to organizations and students for BSMP since 0 STUDENT RELATIONS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IIE s Student Relations team helped students transition to American university life. Once they began their academic programs, all students were assigned a Student Relations Officer based in the same region as their host institution. Students came to their Student Relations Officers with questions on program policies and for help in times of crisis. Student Relations also developed relationships with foreign and U.S. consulates and embassies in aspects of program development and administration. Student Relations provided support and guidance to make each grantee as comfortable as possible. Shannan Spisak, Assistant Director, Institutional and Student Relations FINAL THOUGHTS Many BSMP students identify academic training (including summer internships and research assistantships) as the highlight of their scholarship experience. IIE s Experiential Learning team made internships and research options possible. The team facilitated more than,000 opportunities over the course of the program, from developing relationships with organizations and university research facilities to offering training and resources to students on how to search for and secure a position. Students have participated in internships and research in every U.S. state and across industries BSMP was a unique initiative of the Brazilian Government to internationalize higher education, with particular focus on STEM fields. It started with an ambitious goal to make a world-class education possible for thousands of students. In Phase, almost,000 students benefited from those scholarships, 0% of them undergraduates from diverse regions, backgrounds and universities in Brazil. The fact that nearly % of those chose to study and were hosted at universities throughout the U.S. is also a tribute to the close relationship that exists between our two countries. IIE is extremely proud of its major involvement in the design and implementation of BSMP in the U.S., and already foresees the long-lasting impacts and contributions these students will make towards innovating Brazilian higher education, the economy and society at large upon their return home and insertion in the labor market. Through its collaboration with the Fulbright Commission, CAPES and CNPq, IIE remains committed to helping facilitate and strengthen the relationships established between U.S. and Brazilian institutions of higher education to further promote exchanges that continue to have a positive influence on the open flow of knowledge and skills across the globe.

12 LIFE AFTER BSMP After their year in the United States, BSMP students returned to their home universities, or began their careers following graduate work. Many have found innovative ways to keep their international experiences alive. Putting BSMP lessons into action Peirol Gomes University of Alabama in Huntsville Management Engineering When Peirol Gomes returned to Brazil after completing his BSMP rotation, he had an idea. He knew the goal of BSMP was for students to bring new ideas with them back to Brazil. But where were they supposed to share their knowledge? Gomes created MyCSF, a website designed to connect past, present and future students for advice, networking and idea exchange. The website attracts more than 0,000 visitors a month and has more than,000 newsletter subscribers. It started as a way of giving thanks for the opportunity that I received, Gomes says. I believe BSMP will make a huge impact in Brazil in 0 to years. What we re trying to do with MyCSF is to make these things happen in the near future. A new outlook on learning Darlan Santan Farias Indiana University Computer Science Taking courses at an American university opened Darlan Santan Farias eyes to several differences between American and Brazilian educational systems. For one, when he began his studies at Indiana University in the United States, he was surprised to learn that he had flexibility in the classes he chose. That s how I discovered that I was passionate about machine learning and data mining, Farias says. After an internship at Carnegie Mellon University, Farias returned to Brazil to do research related to data mining and apply to graduate programs. I never would have considered this work before BSMP, he says. Farias is also working with former BSMP students on a program to engage other students to create innovative projects with social impact. Inspiration to teach others Kaio Jonathas Montana State University Electrical Engineering Before BSMP, I wasn t sure what I wanted to do after graduation, Kaio Jonathas says. That all changed after a year at the Montana State University. I had a great experience in a course on electro-optical systems, where I was able to study optics for the first time in the lab. At the university where I studied in Brazil, it wasn t possible for us to have such expensive labs and equipment. After returning to Brazil, Jonathas finished his degree and became a professor at the same university where he was once a student. After watching great professors give classes, I realized I wanted to be like them. I wanted to help people learn what I had learned. Jonathas plans to return to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. in optics. Figure 0. BSMP HAS TAKEN STUDENTS IN MANY DIRECTIONS % % % % Enter workforce Pursue master s degree Pursue Ph.D. degree Other *Data collected from grantees who completed AT Summer 0 HOST STATES STATE # OF INSTITUTIONS # OF PARTICIPANTS Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming

13 INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS INSTITUTION INSTITUTION Abilene Christian University Angelo State University Arizona State University - Tempe Assumption College Auburn University Auburn University at Montgomery Ball State University Barry University Baruch College, The City University of New York Boise State University Boston University Bowling Green State University Buffalo State College California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University - San Bernardino California State University, Chico California State University, East Bay California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Marcos California State University-Fullerton California State University-Long Beach Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Central Washington University Chatham University City University of New York-Lehman College Claflin University Clarion University of Pennsylvania College of Charleston College of New Jersey College of Staten Island, The City University of New York Colorado Mesa University Colorado State University Colorado State University, Pueblo Columbia College of Missouri Columbia College, S.C. Columbia University Concord University Concordia College Concordia College Moorhead Concordia University Wisconsin DePaul University Dillard University Drexel University Eastern Washington University Edgewood College Evergreen State College Fairleigh Dickinson University Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fontbonne University Fulton-Montgomery Community College George Mason University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Gonzaga University Gordon College Green River Community College Howard University Humboldt State University Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University Indian Hills Community College Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Iowa State University of Science and Technology Jackson College Jackson State University Jacksonville University Kansas State University Kennesaw State University Kent State University La Salle University Lakeland College LeTourneau University Lewis & Clark College Lewis-Clark State College Longwood University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Marshall University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences McNeese State University Mercer University Michigan State University Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State University, Mankato Mississippi State University Missouri State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri Western State University Montana State University - Bozeman Morgan State University Murray State University New Mexico State University New York Institute of Technology North Carolina State University North Central College North Dakota State University Northern Arizona University Northern Illinois University Northwest Missouri State University Oglethorpe University Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Ohio University Old Dominion University Oregon State University - Corvallis Pace University Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University-University Park Campus Pine Manor College Pittsburg State University Portland State University Purdue University Calumet Queens College, The City University of New York Radford University Rice University Rider University Rochester Institute of Technology Rockford University Roosevelt University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rowan University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Sacred Heart University Saint Francis University Saint John s University, New York Saint Louis University Saint Martin s University Saint Michael s College Saint Vincent College Salem State University Salve Regina University San Diego State University Savannah College of Art & Design Seattle Pacific University Siena College Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southern Oregon University Southern Polytechnic State University Southern University and Agriculture and Mechanical College Southern Utah University St. Cloud State University State University of New York at Albany State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill State University of New York College, Brockport State University of New York College, Fredonia State University of New York College, Genesse Community College State University of New York College, New Paltz State University of New York College, Oswego State University of New York, Jamestown Community College State University of New York, Plattsburgh State University of New York-Mohawk Valley Community College State University of New York-Nassau Community College State University of New York-Stony Brook Syracuse University Temple University Tennessee Technological University Texas A&M International University Texas A&M University - College Station Texas A&M University, Kingsville Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas Tech University Tompkins Cortland Community College Tuskegee University U of Kansas University at Buffalo, The State University of New York University of Akron University of Alabama, Birmingham University of Alabama, Huntsville University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa University of Arizona University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Bridgeport University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of Central Missouri University of Central Oklahoma University of Cincinnati University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado, Colorado Springs University of Colorado, Denver University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Evansville

14 INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTION INSTITUTION FEMALE MALE TOTAL University of Florida University of Georgia University of Idaho University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Indianapolis University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Maine University of Maryland, College Park University of Miami University of Michigan-Dearborn University of Minnesota, Crookston University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Missouri-St. Louis University of Montana--Missoula University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada--Reno University of New Hampshire University of New Mexico University of New Orleans University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Florida University of North Texas University of Northern Iowa University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of South Carolina, Columbia University of Southern California University of Southern Indiana University of St. Francis University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tennessee, Martin University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at El Paso University of Toledo University of Utah University of Washington University of Washington Bothell University of West Florida University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, Green Bay University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh University of Wisconsin, Platteville University of Wisconsin-La Crosse University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee University of Wisconsin-River Falls University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point University of Wisconsin-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Valdosta State University Washington and Jefferson College Washington State University Wayne State University West Texas A&M University West Virginia University Western Illinois University Western Kentucky University Western Michigan University Western New Mexico University Western Washington University Wright State University Xavier University, Ohio Abilene Christian University Academy of Art University Adelphi University Alcorn State University Alfred University Allegheny College Alma College American University Angelo State University Appalachian State University Arizona State University, Tempe Arkansas State University Art Center College of Design Assumption College Auburn University Auburn University at Montgomery Augustana College Augustana University Austin College Ball State University Barnard College Barry University Baruch College, The City University of New York Baylor University Bemidji State University Boise State University Boston University Boston University Global Bowdoin College Bowling Green State University Brandeis University Brown University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Buffalo State College California Baptist University California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, San Bernardino California State University, Chico California State University, East Bay California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus California State University, Channel Islands

15 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTION FEMALE MALE TOTAL INSTITUTION FEMALE MALE TOTAL California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach Carnegie Mellon University, Silicon Valley Carnegie Mellon University Carroll College Carroll University Case Western Reserve University Castleton University Catholic University of America Central State University Central Washington University Chatham University City College of San Francisco City University of New York, Lehman College Claflin University Claremont McKenna College Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clark Atlanta University Clark University Clemson University Cleveland State University College at Old Westbury, State University of New York College of Charleston College of New Jersey College of Saint Rose College of Staten Island, The City University of New York College of the Holy Cross Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Colorado State University, Pueblo Columbia College, Chicago Columbia College of Missouri Columbia College, S.C. Columbia University Concord University Concordia College Moorhead Concordia University Wisconsin Cornell University Daemen College Dartmouth College Delaware State University DePaul University DeVry University Dillard University Dordt College Drew University Drexel University Duke University East Carolina University Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Washington University Edgewood College Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Emory University Emporia State University Evergreen State College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Farmingdale State College, State University of New York Ferris State University Fisk University Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida State University Fontbonne University Fordham University Fort Hays State University Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Furman University Gannon University Gateway Community College George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia College and State University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Gonzaga University Gordon College Green River Community College Guilford College Hampton University Hanover College Harvard University Haverford College Hiram College Hofstra University Howard University Humboldt State University Idaho State University Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University