Fulbright Academy

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The Fulbright Academy, also known as the Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology (FAST), is an international organization established in 2003 by alumni of the Fulbright Exchange Program and others interested in science and technology innovation.

FAST is a virtual research institute and network, with board members and volunteers placed in many countries. It has individual and institutional members worldwide. Individual members are in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and related fields. Institutional members include universities, corporations, foundations and government agencies.

FAST facilitates dialogue among scholars and scientists by hosting conferences and meetings.

  • 2006 Annual Conference - Berlin, Germany, in collaboration with the German Fulbright Commission(http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulbright-Kommission)
  • 2007 Annual Conference - Panama City, Panama
  • 2008 Annual Conference - Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The Fulbright Academy is not involved in the selection of Fulbright scholars or in the administration of the Fulbright Exchange program. FAST is not affiliated with the US State Department, national alumni groups, or the agencies and commissions involved in administering Fulbright exchanges.

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Ambassadors of Peace: Experiences of Pakistani and US Exchange Scholars, 2007, pg. 323-324, ISBN 0595-42774-X Beyond Boundaries: Reflections of Indian and US Scholars, 2007, pg. 561-562, ISBN 0-595-43644-7 Similarity in Diversity: Reflections of Malaysian and American Exchange Students, 2006, pg. 113-114. ISBN 0-595-42324-8.