21st Annual Summer Institute for Teachers - New Global Challenges: Perspectives in 2018

content and tools to prepare students for an interdependent and rapidly changing world. 
The 2018 Institute will feature briefings by experts on various global topics, including Transnational Threats, National Security and Counterterrorism, the European Union, Brexit, Russia, and Human Trafficking.
Speakers include:
Keynote Presenter, Dr. Seth G. Jones, Director, Transnational Threats Project; Senior Adviser, International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies. 
Dr. Mary C. Burke, Project to End Human Trafficking and Carlow University
Dr. John R. Cencich, Department of Criminal Justice, California University of Pennsylvania
William J. Crowley, Esq., Department of Justice, Law and Security, La Roche College
Dr. Sean Guillory, Center for Russian and East European Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Dr. David Rossbach, Political Science Department, Chatham University
Brett  W. Whittenberger, Department of Justice, Law and Security, La Roche College
Who Should Attend?

Middle through high school teachers from all content areas
Administrators
Curriculum specialists
Pre-service teachers and education faculty

Benefits of Attending

Get the training and the resources you need to help your students understand today’s ever-changing global realities
Connect with professionals in the field.
Enhance curricula to support a greater understanding of global issues.
Earn Act 48 credit.

Registration$40 registration fee. Breakfast and lunch are included on both days.Questions?Please contact the World Affairs Council at 412-281-7970 or via email at welcome@worldpittsburgh.org.
The Summer Institute for Teachers is made possible in part through the generous support of the Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of The Buhl Foundation.