# Data-test

current_employer_3:
Ministerio de Planificación Nacional y Política Económica

current_employer_5:
Eurolatina - Arcadis Euroconsult para América Latina y el Caribe

current_employer_6:
Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura

institution_5:
Eurolatina - Arcadis Euroconsult para América Latina y el Caribe

institution_6:
Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
One of my research proposals was funfed I have filled some gaps in our student curriculum.

Q19 (other comments):
Without this program I could not have completed a graduate study and had the chance to live with my wife and kids in The U.S.A. The impact of that is yet to come. Today I do a totally different work because my Ph.D. My two sons have grown with a much

Q8_comments:
Right after I finished my master's, I joined a Ph.D program in the same Department where I studied with the grant.

Q9_comments:
Today, journal papers are getting a lot of attention in my University. Lack of graduate students prevents us from being more productive while offering a number at the same time.

current_employer_1:
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria

prior_employer_1:
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Co-writing an article on my field of knowledge


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Medalla Goya de Oro y Gran Premio en la X bienal Iberoamericana de Arte, México D.F., México, 1996. Premio Nacional de Cultura "Aquileo J. Echeverría, en Grabado,1999". San José, Costa Rica,2000.

address_line_1:
200m Sur, 50m Oeste, Palacio Municipal, Guadalupe,Goicoechea

current_employer_2:
Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica

prior_employer_2:
Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica


Q10_comments:
Recently a group of RPI staff came to Mexico, and I inveted them to know my home institution. The purpose was to seek ways in which both institutions could collaborate in the future. Although the contact was made, no further activities had been undertaken

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being able to develop myself in the area I like the most. For me, the combination of teaching and working in the industry makes an excellent balance for both my students and the company I work for.

Q18_comments:
For me, participating in LASPAU's program was one of the most valuable experiences of my life, not only for the excellent institution I attended, but for the opportunity to know people from around the world.

Q19 (other comments):
Please reinforce the collaboration of US universities with Latinamerican ones. I am sure all people attending academic programs in the US not only get an excellent academic training, but a more objective perspective of the American people and their cultur

Q5_reason_b:
Rather than leaving Academia, shortly after returning from the US I changed from a Full-Time to a Part-Time position.

current_employer_2:
Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes

current_employer_4:
Asociación Nacional  de Industriales de Redes de Telecomunicaciones


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Creation of a Master Program at my Home Institution

work_1_address_title:
Métallurgie et Traitement des Minerais; Université de Liège


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To collaborate with public & private institutions in planning & design projects.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The systems I have implementede in both university libraries

Q19 (other comments):
Some of us have been developement in professional service inside universities, as librarians for example. Depends on our orientation our achievements can be measured by books or articles, but in my case by systems implemented and given courses

Q3_describe:
I took a position in an institution of higher education in a third country

current_employer_1:
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, El Salvador

current_employer_2:
Universidad Iberoamericana, Campus Ciudad de México

prior_employer_1:
Universidad Centroamericana J.S.Cañas, El Salvador


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Reorganizing and developing the University of Belize


Q19 (other comments):
Fullbright Program changed my life.  I learned a lot not only in academic but also in personal life. I gained experience, knowledge and increase my profile in labor market.  I consider Fullbright Program as the vehicule to achieve my actual professional s


Q10_comments:
I don't feel my job as an isolated experience anymore, instead I always feel the support of my teachers and colleagues in the US.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
KNOWING WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ON MY FIELD AND SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH MY STUDENTS AND COLLEAGUES

Q19 (other comments):
The experience of living and studying in US trough the Fulbright program had really changed my life in a positive way. Now I feel I can  do what I want on my field, I feel more confident.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Have published 3 books, being recognized with the Faculty Excellence Awards for Teaching (2001), Research (2000) and Service (1999) given by Northeastern Illinois University faculty.

Q9_comments:
I perceived that UPEL did not utilize my knowledge and expertise acquired at all.  I was placed in a cubicle and ignored 100%.  I felt that my knowledge base challenged my colleagues and intimidated administrators.

work_1_address_line_2:
Department of Educational Leadership and Development


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Getting my PhD and continuing research in health economics with people very respected in the field


Q10_comments:
all collaborations were done while i was still in the states, either working for my us university [georgia tech] after the degree, or afterwards, during my second masters, working at research during my stay at harvard, or as an instructor there directly a

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
working as a teacher, both at the georgia tech school of architecture, and at harvard university's career discovery program for architecture prospective students.

Q18_comments:
basically i feel i can divide my life in before and after fulbright. it is very frustrating though, to come back and not be fully able to support myself as a teacher. the lack of material and the resistance from the university have been also very tough to

Q19 (other comments):
personally, it was inmense. i would just like to add that i just returned to ecuador about 4 months ago, and have been trying to organize collaborations with teachers and peers but these have not started yet. they will all probably take place informally,

Q2_describe:
1 year work, 1 year other masters, 1 year work, have just returned to teach at home institution

Q8_comments:
have just returned to home country. home institution has not been able to give me a full time job and have only let me teach one elective class. am teaching 3 classes at another local university. actual combined salary is aprox 1/6 of what i was making in

Q9_comments:
institution discussed creating a graduate degree but have not furthered any discussion in this regard. am only teaching a new course that the school lacked and they have decided to make it an elective. am teaching more classes at another university,


Q10_comments:
I submited an USAID grant application with a college at ISU on March 15th 2002 (Washington). The topic was Distance education on environmental issues. This took a lot of my connections with professors at ISU that were my professors, mentors and classmates

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
being a rol model for students,  particularly women. Also I think different from my coworkers, even though they are the same people, My new way of thinking is welcomed and innovator and refreching for the team.

Q18_comments:
I married a man from Iowa. After my Fulbright program I staied for him to finish his PhD and I started mine. Now both, with PhD we are professors at the University of Guadalajara. We have lived in Guadalajara Mexico for the last 3.5 years. We have two kid

Q19 (other comments):
I want to use this opportunity to show my appreciation to this program because it really changed my life and is doing improvements in my Academic Group that I work very close with. Thanks to education I can do big changes in the life of students and even

Q9_comments:
In my instituttion there are few people with graduate education. I went for my Masters and continued towards my PhD with and assistantship from ISU but the major goal was the PhD numbers.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I am still looking forward to do something.

Q18_comments:
I am the only one from my country with knowledge in plant molecular biology. Considering the potential impact of biotechnologies in agriculture, my services will be well rewarded in term of outcomes for me and for my country.

Q19 (other comments):
There is a need for qualified professional in Haiti. No graduate programs are offered at the university in Haiti. The US universities are not easily accessible to graduate from Haiti just because of the language since assistanships are offered based o


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
becoming the associate dean responsible for development and planning of interdisciplinary programs


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Creating a doctorate program at my home university in my field of studies - in 1997 (I still am the head of this program - evaluated as the best of Brazil in Performing Arts) and creating a national association dedicated to researchs and partnerships in m

Q19 (other comments):
Even the approach towards my own field of research has changed and grew broader. As well my understanding of university structures grew bigger and more performing ever since.

address_line_1:
Av. Leovigildo Filgueiras, no. 721 - ap. 1604


Q10_comments:
It has been great. I have many important contacts that have become more strong over the years. It was a great opportunity.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To develop a comprehensive monitoring program of Tropical Deforestation in Costa Rica that it is unique in Latin America.

Q19 (other comments):
My Fulbright experience was unique and I will recommended to anyone that has the goals to achieve as a scientists. My interactions with the University of Costa Rica are another history. The year that I came back, all but one of the people that return left

Q3_describe:
I took a position as a Professor in Canada

Q9_comments:
The lack of Support of from the University of Costa Rica upon my return did not allow me to achieve any of the objectives upon my return. The main reason that I only stay there 18 months is an example of the level of frustration that many of us had to go


Q10_comments:
To be honest, while I learned much at the US University I attended, they did not emphasize publications or collaboration with Master's students at that time. However, I would recommend that institution highly.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Playing an active role in the upgrading of the curriculum and development of the department at my home institution. I have seen the impact of the improved program on the careers of thousands of students, and its impact on the development of the informatio

Q8_comments:
On my return I was able to lead the upgrading of the undergraduate curriculum in computer science, play a leading role in the establishment of new departmental teaching and laboratory facilities, and participate in the development of computer science curr


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Participated in the creation of labs and a Master program for faculty in my field od studies.

Q19 (other comments):
The Fulbright program has a great impact in terms of transfering expertise and knowledge from the US to developing countries like Ecuador. Since I came back, we started a program to teach our professors in order to increase the academic level of our Unive


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have become a law professor and a dean of a law school.


Q8_comments:
Rigid structures in my home institution have made application of my new skills difficult or impossible.

Q9_comments:
No goals were ever discussed with my home institution.

work_1_address_line_1:
Facultad de Ciencias Juridicas y Sociales


Q19 (other comments):
The program made a very difference in my career and life

address_line_1:
Department of Surveying and Land Information

work_1_address_line_1:
Department of Surveying and Land Information


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
DEVELOPMENT OF THIS NEW OFFICE, AND WE HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHIING AN EVALUATION PROCESS IN THE INSTITUTION, ALSO SEVERAL CHANGES FROM THE PEDAGOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

Q18_comments:
i HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTAND MYSELF AND KNOW WHAT MY WEEKNESSES AND STRENGTHS

Q19 (other comments):
WHEN I FINISHED MY FULLBRIGHT PROGRAM, I COULD NOT COME BACK TO MY HOME INSTITUTION BECAUSE MY INSTITUTION WAS IN A PROCESS OF CHANGE, SO THERE WAS NOT IN THAT TIME AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ME, HOWEVER, WE KEPT IN CONTACT AND WE BEGAN THINKING TOGETHER ABOUT TH

Q2_company:
INTERAMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATION ON AGRICULTURE

Q2_company_j:
INTERAMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATION ON AGRICULTURE

Q8_comments:
I WAS LOOKING FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY, ALSO LEARN ENGLISH AND GAIN A POST DEGREE AND I GOT WHAT I WAS LOOING FOR, I CONSIDER MY EXPERIENCE AS AN INCREIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AS A PROFESSIONAL AND ALSO AS A PERSON.

Q9_comments:
WE HAVE CREATED A NEW OFFICE, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, WE ARE WORKING HARDLY IN IMPROVING THE LEARNING AND TEACHING PROCESS

current_employer_1:
INTERAMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATION ON AGRICULTURE


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Advance to PhD candidacy TAing three different courses in the Political Science and Philosophy departments

prior_employer_1:
Academia de Ciencias Sociales de Buenos Aires


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Publish scholarly work and becomes the Academic Director of our Master Program in Natural Resource and Environmental Economics for Latin American students.

work_1_address_line_2:
Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
My greatest achievement is to have been selected to coordinate importante national projects in my field (biomedical engeneering9

Q8_comments:
My individual goals that I had when I took my Master degree program were achieved at this time

Q9_comments:
My home institution`s goal changed while I was in my master degree program

work_1_address_line_1:
Cooperación Alemana para el Desarrollo, GTZ


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have introduced several new courses to the Mechanical Engineering curricula at my home University.  Also I have developed some small research projects with the students and with some colleagues at the University.  These projects were aimed at developing

Q19 (other comments):
The fulbright program changed my understanding of Engineering and Academia in general.  That change of thinking has allowed me to pursue a change in the way we teach and develop Engineering in my country.  For me, the greatest impact of the program was no

english_language_training:
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Cultural exchange and professional training

Q19 (other comments):
Keep following up grantees and their experiences

institution_1_field:
Preventive Medicine & Community Health (Molecular Epidemiology)


Q10_comments:
I am very satisfied with my relationship with my advisor at Georgia Tech.  We have written and published several articles since my return, and this will continue to be so for the near future.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Obtaining the Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award in 1999.

Q18_comments:
I think that the experience is the best one we can have.  Basically, all of the factors mentioned in this question were significant for me.  I only chose the three most important.

Q19 (other comments):
I can summarize my experience of studying and living in the US through the Fulbright Program in one phrase:  It changed my life in the most positive way I ever imagined! The five years I lived in the US were the golden years of my life.  I think that many

Q8_comments:
I think I fully accomplished my individual goals by participating in the Fulbright Program.  I sincerely thank you for everything and miss the U.S.

Q9_comments:
I also think that the goals of my home institution were achieved.  Pursuing a PhD Program in the US is one of the most valuable ways to contribute to the home institution in all aspects.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Help to develop many local private firms, spcially in the finance and account area.

Q18_comments:
Also, the great experience to get an international culture

Q19 (other comments):
I think it was greates personal opportunity I had in my life, and I consider this programs must continue, in order to improve the options to growth in knowlodge and progress in interntional culture for many  professionals

Q5_reason_b:
in order to transmit my knowlege to the students

Q8_comments:
Now,I plannging to go back to teach in my home University next year.

Q9_comments:
At that time, my home Institution was development a new carrer, and need professor with high level of knowledge in my field.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The development of a new academic program, and being the leader of a strengthening process of the computer engineering program.

Q19 (other comments):
LASPAU programs are a great help for Latin American Universities. Your scholarships constitutes a reference for us. I do believe it will be excellent if LASPAU deeply extends the scholarships for PHD programs, and if it provides the channels for getting g

Q9_other_p:
Allow me to become a full time professor

current_employer_1:
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral

prior_employer_1:
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral


Q8_comments:
My goals are clear: Teaching and research at my home institution or abroad


Q19 (other comments):
Excelent education, although I had troubles finding a position at my home country since my home institution did not have a position for me.

current_employer_2:
Administracion Nacional de Educacion Publica


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Co-presentation at an international conference

Q9_comments:
Scholarship was funded by CAREC (Peru) & Fulbright

work_1_address_line_2:
Av Tupac Amaru 210. UNI-Pta 3. Pab Central


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I improved my knowledges and skills in the structural field.

Q19 (other comments):
The experience to study at a great university in the USA consolidated my profesional and personal formation


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Member of the National Commission to make the Joint Proposal on Scientific & Technological Cooperation Mercosur-European Community, Division: Paraguay. Proposal that was presented and negotiated at first term in Montevideo, Uruguay (Mercosur level) and in

Q19 (other comments):
People work in LASPAU are so kind and allways help me during my stay in the US. They do their job in a very profesional way:)

current_employer_3:
Master Degree Program - System Engeneering - UNA

english_language_training:
Spring International Language Center - Arkansas

prior_employer_1:
Centro Nacional de Computacion -Universidad Nacional de Asuncion


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Enhance my research capabilities and to collaborate on research or other projects with US counterparts as well as getting a better equipped research laboratory


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Recognozation from my collegues and former students of my capacity and knowledge.

Q18_comments:
Research in general, is an activity not appreciated at Panama, and in particular at the my home institution is like a waste of time.

Q9_comments:
There were almost none support from my home institution


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The cration and development of a Master and Doctorate Program in Theatrical Arts at My home Institution.

address_line_1:
Rua Basílio da Gama n.34 apto 601 Canela

work_1_address_line_1:
Av. Ademar de Barros, s/n, Campus de Ondina

work_1_address_title:
Escola de Dança da Universidade Federal da Bahia


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Cinfidence that I can learn by myself whatever new topics I want to

address_line_2:
10 mts Este y 50 Norte de la Facultad de


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Obtaining my PhD and becoming "profesor titular" at Monterrey Tech

Q18_comments:
Even though the academic experience was very worthwhile, personal growth for me and my wife was the most valuable experience living in the US.

Q19 (other comments):
It was very important to me that my level of English was not considered as a selection criterion when I applied for the scholarship. All of the advising and help from LASPAU's representatives were very important, before and while in the program. I am deep

Q8_comments:
I am still working towards a significative contribution to my field

Q9_comments:
Original institution's goals are fulfilled


Q18_comments:
This has been the most important experience I have had.

Q19 (other comments):
LASPAU does a great job. However to achive the main goal of the program: 
Development of the academia in LatinAmerica more needs to be done; not 
necesarily by LASPAU, but by our goverments, agencies, and mainly by 
our home universities. Unfortu

Q8_comments:
My main goal was/is to contribute to the development of my university. Unfortunately this has been a frustrating experience so far. The Fulbright/LASPAU are certainly a fundamental contribution, but the problems in our home universities are quite complex

Q9_comments:
My university needs a major reform (both administrative and academic) for us (LASPAU's) to contribute effectively to achieve those goals. 
LASPAU did its job in an excellent way. 
 
Many Thanks, 
EMafla


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I try to transfer to my students all my knowledge and to development the habilits I obtained during my years training in Orchestra Conducting.

Q8_comments:
I could increase the skills of the students in Undergraduate and Graduate School tranfering to them the experiences I had during my studies in the USA and after that when I applied the adquired knowledge.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The founding and development of my our law firm.

Q5_reason_b:
but left academia again for job at private industry


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
professional development in a specialized field


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Becoming a development person to raise money for a non-profit music organization

Q2_describe:
I did an academic training at the Asociacion de Musicos Latino Americanos

Q6_h:
My major is more practical and less academic

Q8_comments:
There are many other goals such as leadership, english skills, personal growth that I would like to mention as well.

prior_employer_1:
Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Influence the Local Government Reform process in Jamaica

Q19 (other comments):
The Fulbright program has been the best thing has ever happened to me. It changed my life for ever. After completing the program, I became a better person and a better professional.  My commitment to help developing countries increased.  The program provi

Q6_h:
If my husband's job would have been in home country

Q8_comments:
As an individual, I became a more mature person.  I got exposed to the world.  I became a much better professional.  If would have not gotten that opportunity, I would have not been able to provide the significant contribution I am able to provide now at

current_employer_1:
German Agency for International Cooperation


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have a much better apprecitation of my strenghts and Weaknesses as well as a much broader capability to approach and solve problems.


Q10_comments:
That is one of the great advantages to be involved in reseach in USA

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Participate in scientific conferences in USA

Q18_comments:
Participate in the Flbright program was one of my great experiences. I had the chance to met people with similar problems or worries than me.

Q19 (other comments):
Thanks to Fulbright program for led us experience American University and led us unsderstand that hard work pays. Perhaps the impact also should be reported by the representatives of the host institution.

Q8_comments:
Part of my goals were completed when I finished my master degree thanks to the economic support of FULBRIGHT. The interaction with proffessors and coleagues in USA made me realize that I should extend my permanency in USA and set another goal which is to

Q9_comments:
Improve the level of academic skills of their teachers in order to be competitive with other higher educational centers

address_line_1:
Av. A # 147 entre H$ y H5 (permanent address)


Q10_comments:
I have not collaborated with  professors from Kansas University, but have done so with professors from other universities (both research and publications)

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Develop and direct a graduate program in environmental management

work_1_address_title:
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA MADRE Y MAESTRA


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I got a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from UCLA

current_employer_2:
Monterey Institute of International Studies

prior_employer_1:
Universidad Nacional de San Juan -Argentina


work_1_address_line_1:
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The presidence of the State Institute for the Historical and artistic heritage of the governemnt of the state of Minas Gerais and a master degree in the Federal University of Minas Gerais

current_employer_2:
Instituto Estadual do patrimônio Histórico e Artístico de Minas Gerais


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
1)To have been elected as Vicerector of Universidad del Azuay, my home institution; 2) To represent my country in the UNESCO's Program of the Information Society for Latin American an the Caribean INFOLAC since 1997 up to date; and 3) Have won a national

Q19 (other comments):
My personal experience have changed my life, and I do think it has helped a lot to serve in a better way to my community and country.

Q8_comments:
I have achieved leadership skills that help me to become Vicerector of Universidad del Azuay, my home institution.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Carry out applied research in conservation biology and wildlife management.

address_line_1:
San Rafael, Río Tiputini 7-56 y 1era transversal

institution_1_field:
Environmental Studies & Conservation Biology


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Take promotions in my University every four years.

Q19 (other comments):
Excelent program, we'll need more scholarships to Latinoamerican people.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I am still trying to be successful in teaching Statistics to students who do not want to learn it. When I succeed, that will be the greatest professional achievement of mine.

work_1_address_title:
Associate Professor, University of St. Thomas


Q10_comments:
the contact I have with some of my professors has been very important so far

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The recognition of the background I had as the basis for the completition of my Ph.D.

Q19 (other comments):
The contact with people from Latin America in the context of the U.S.A is so important because outside of the region, it is possible to give value to aspects of our culture that inside we can not appreciate.

Q8_comments:
This was an excelent opportunity for the growth of myself as a professional.

Q9_comments:
the institution has had an important development from the contribution of this opportunity


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I became Project Director and Senior Researcher of them most reputable Public Opinion and Market Research of the country. I manage now a team of more than 50 people doing all kind of socio economic surveys.

Q18_comments:
I think it was the most important opportunity I had in life, as an academic, as a professional, and as a person. I also think it was not only me, but my family. We spent 5 years at the US (Cornell paid for my PhD thru an assistantship, and our two boys an

Q19 (other comments):
After we came back, I realized that I became one of the most strong fans of the Fulbright experience. I wish that any of my two boys (teens now) have the same opportunity I had.

Q5_reason_b:
I really like academic job, I returned to a private university better paid than my original insitution


Q10_e_description:
Building institutional relationshiop with my US university

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have been able to develop a career in the field of international academic cooperation, working now in a very important university in Chile

address_line_1:
Monseñor Escriva de Balaguer 14713 Depto 46 B

work_1_address_title:
Director of International Academic Cooperation  - Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Development of Instrumentation for our Laboratories (educational and research)

Q18_comments:
The principles, the research work and discipline taught by our Professors, classmates, friends in US have shapped us to develop an individual who is respected by our collegues and students. I was elected Dean of my Faculty and tried to impossed this backg

Q19 (other comments):
I have contributed as well as my collegues (all LASPAU) to establish for the first time the Graduated Studies in my Faculty. This was my gold and something I commented to LASPAU before I was granted. So, in this moment many of our professors, who were not

Q8_comments:
I was a Director of Graduated Studies in my Faculty ( 1996-1999) I was Dean of my Faculty (1999 - 2002)


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I supervise a Turbomachinery Repair Shop at PDVSA.  The critical and very expensive equipment repaired under my supervision (centrifugal compressors and industrial and aeroderivative gas turbines) supports the compression of gas and the production of oil,

Q19 (other comments):
The Fulbright Program, the way I see it, intends to enrich the participants with technical and formal knowledge, as well as with the american and international culture through a cultural exchange.  That knowledge and experience can be spreaded for the par

Q8_comments:
In addition to my answers above, for me it was very important to have the chance to live in the US.  Dealing with a diferent culture for almost 2 years enriched me as a person.

address_line_1:
Av. El Milagro. Residencias Playa Virginia

english_language_training:
La Salle College, Universidad de Carabobo, CIED, CEVAZ

institution_1:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To promote the field of Industrial Relations in Brazil

prior_employer_1:
Fundaçãop Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas

work_1_address_title:
Faculdade de Economia - Universidade de São Paulo


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have been able to co-author a paper appeared at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Q18_comments:
I am thankful for the Fulbright support. It has given me the opportunity to broaden my scope of knowledge in academics and enriched my personal life. Thank you.

Q2_describe:
The Fullbright grant lasted two years, but the completion of the PhD will take at least 5 years. Thus, I stayed in the US to complete my studies. My goal is to return to my home institution upon completion of my studies.

Q8_comments:
My goals are multidimensional and they include: enhance my skills as a researcher and professor; contribute to de development of my home institution; create institutional links between home institutions and University of Michigan; enjoy doing research.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Leadership skills and recognition.  Paraguay is a country that is in great need of leaders, but unfortunately there are no chances of advancing in anything currently.  The country is facing a major economic crisis and is under a regime that makes impossib

Q18_comments:
Just a clarification with regard to my home institution. It is the Catholic University "Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion" and they struggle really hard to get the engineering program going.  It is just that times and interests have changed, and there are not

Q19 (other comments):
LASPAU, through the Fulbright Program, helped me find my way as a professional and I am very grateful for that.  I hope that some day I will be able to go back to Paraguay and help in the construction of a better society.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being able to continue with a doctoral degree and return to my home institution where I have been asked to contribute or advise in research and projects.

Q18_comments:
Develop personal skills to better understand the issues studied in my field (third world development issues) from a different perspective.

Q19 (other comments):
Continuous follow-up of grantees. Keep contact and update information about personal or proffesional achievements.

Q2_describe:
I returned to the US to pursue a doctoral degree but remained as a proffesor in my home institution while studying in the USA. I am already back in my country working at the University.

address_line_1:
Av. 20 / calle 79 Res. La Gladiola Apto 8B


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Fulbright grant changed my view of the world and opened doors for many opportunities not only in the USA but all over the world.  Most importantly, it gave the opportunity to master in the field I love the most and use the knowledge to address problems in

Q18_comments:
Through Fulbright program I gained a broader spectrum of understanding about my specific field of soils and other fields.

Q19 (other comments):
Greater emphasis on tracking achievements of former grantees and reporting otucomes in the "Informativo". Foster these kind of surveys and encourage the formation of association of LASPAU grantees in every country to exchange ideas and work for a better w

Q5_reason_c:
To apply my knowledge acquired in the USA

Q8_comments:
I achieved a milestone in my field by obtaining a MS in soils and am currently working on my PhD to advance futher in my field. I hope to apply my knowledge for addressing the pressing needs in soil and water conservation in Bolivia.

Q9_comments:
To establish more contacts with US universities and research centers to work in partnership. To promote exchange of professors and researchers to share information and research needs.


Q10_comments:
I'm just returning to my home institution and I we are in the process of developing the relationships.  Hopefully next year we will be able of answering these questions...

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Again, since I had two grants, after completing my masters i became full professor and chair of a regional campus. I'm just finishing my doctoral degree and returning to my home institution.

Q18_comments:
Another important outcome has been to change the perception of my home country to people from other cultures.  In addition, to learn the intricacies of managing higher education programs in the U. S. since I was representing the College of Engineering gra

Q19 (other comments):
I think that the economic support for Doctoral Student should be widen again to more than two years. The stress that a student (specially with family) has to go when the grant ends takes time from the student who has to consider alternatives to end his/he

Q8_comments:
As part of my original goals when I first got a Fulbright grant in 1987 I achieved tenure at the Universidad Tecnologica de Panama, where I became chair of a regional campus before returning for my doctoral degree.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I gained greater knowledge in topics related to my work that I have implemented in the. Moreover, I am able to teach part time at a local University. This keeps me update in topics related to economics and finance. I am also feel very proud to transfer th

Q9_other_p:
Contribute to the development of my home institution


Q10_comments:
I have a successful collaboration with the Uiversity of Wisconsin, Madison. I am doing research in collaboration with my former advisor, Dr. David Spooner, and he came to teach a course in my home University during October 2002. We are submitting proposal

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I got a promotion as a Researcher at CONICET, and I obtained a grant to do a posdoc in the Natural History Museum of London and Kew Gardens in England. I published several papers in my field.

Q18_comments:
It was an extraordinary experience in my life, that I shared with my husband. I had the opportunity to learn and gain academic and scientific knowledge. But most important I grew as a person and I found wonderful people, and very good friends.

Q19 (other comments):
I think the program have an enormous impact to help Latin American students to reach a better academic and scientific knowledge. I think this effort will have a reward, and the people can contribute and make a difference to improve the quality of our educ

Q2_describe:
After completion of the Fulbright grant, I remained at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and finished a Ph.D. in April 2000. After graduation, I returned to work at my home institution full-time and remain employed there

Q7_h:
Because I think I can contribute to the academic and scientific formation of the next student generation in my country

Q8_comments:
I contribute to the development of my home institution. I belong to the Academic Comitee of postgraduate studies, and we are trying to improve the education quality at the University. I also increased my network of national and international contacts in m


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Put the energy issues into the national agenda,


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Becoming the Inaugural Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Health Sciences and Social Work for the newly established University of Belize

Q19 (other comments):
Fulbright afforded countless of opportunities for Belizeans like myself to study abroad.  An opportunity otherwise not available to professionals in Belize.

Q3_describe:
I am Pursuing doctoral studies at the College of Public Health, University of South Florida.

address_line_2:
Faculty of Nursing Health Sciences and Social Work


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Formo parte del equipo de docentes que lleva adelante el Programa de Posgrado (maestría y doctorado) en Antropología social de la UNaM.

Q18_comments:
Constituyó una muy satisfactoria experiencia de aprendizaje tanto personal como para mi familia (esposa y dos hijas, de gran utilidad en mi vida profesional, dado que me permitió una actualización y perfeccionamiento en mi campo disciplinar que he podido

Q19 (other comments):
Estoy profundamente agradecido, tanto a Fulbright como a todas las personas que conocí en EEUU, muchos de los cuales son hoy mis verdaderos amigos. Desde la posición que ocupo como Rector de la UNaM tengo sumo interés en estrechar lazos institucionale

Q7_h:
Mayor formación disciplinar para mejorar la labor docente y de investigación

Q7_i:
un conocimiento comparado de las universidades de EEUU para facilitar mi performance en la posición de conducción (Rector de la UNaM) que hoy ocupo


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Having developed a self-sustainable Not-for-profit organization that supports the development of the the small and medium size companies in the Central American region.

Q19 (other comments):
Some of the questions of this questionnaire did not allow me to reflect my experience.  Even though I was working in a university when I applied for the program, I was not commited to work with it when I returned.  I did, however, return to the university

Q8_other_q:
Contribute to the development of my country

Q9_comments:
My home institution did not sponsored my studies abroad; we therefore did not discussed any goal related to my studies.


Q10_comments:
I have been writing a research paper about urban revitalization in my city that, due to urban policy changes has not been finished yet. I believe I will be able to finish it within three months (around February 2003). It was not a demand of the program I

Q10_e_description:
I have been free to help classmates and professors here in Brazil. Professor Mona Serageldin - GSD, has contacted me when she visited a project implemented in Fortaleza, Cearah, in the area of Urban Empowerment, although she did not need my assistance at

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
a better knowledge of the urban question, regarding revitalization efforts in the world.

Q18_comments:
I must declare my happiness in being part of the GSD at Harvard, where I was treated respectfully as a scholar and as a human being. I also thank LASPAU for the enormous and efficient work done to make me feel at home during my stay in the USA.

Q19 (other comments):
The Fulbright Program is a successful initiave that must continue giving opportunites for a better understanding in the world. The knowledge and awareness of differences must be the way to pave a safe road to thw whole planet. Only by perceiving the exist

Q8_comments:
I was in a non-degree program, I wish I had the chance to continue studies on a docotoral level at GSD.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I WAS FELLOW RESEARCHER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PARIS III.

work_1_address_title:
FURG - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Thanks to the Fulbright grant I was able to publish research papers and to pursue a PhD in Computer Science.

current_employer_1:
Database and Mobile Computing Laboratory - University of Illinois at Chicago

current_employer_2:
National Center for Data Mining - University of Illinois at Chicago

prior_employer_2:
Universidad Catolica “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción”

prior_employer_3:
Universidad Catolica “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción”


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To obtain grants for research from our local National Science Foundation (Fondecyt)


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I received the “Best Research Paper Award” in the field of Renewable Energy at 7th International Energy Conference, ENERGEX´98, Manama, Bahrain, 20th November, 1998 
Presentation “Geothermal Contribution in the Greenhouse Heating” 
A.Adaro, P. Galim


Q10_comments:
There has also a collaborative work for institutional development

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
My development as professional and the opportunity to contribute  to the development of my Institution and Country

Q18_comments:
The experience in US changed me deeply, and helped me to better understand both, Mexico and US from a inter-personal plataform, committing with people

Q6_h:
I can offer more to the University in a central position

Q8_comments:
Besides the above stated goals, I also wanted to network and particiapte with international groups in projects related to my field and work. I had the privilage of being invisted as visitor professor to my host Institution a couple of years ago. This was


Q10_comments:
The book reports a cross-cultural study in 20 countries which demanded us 8 years of work.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The publication of our cross-cultural book in USA.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The development of a new curriculum for the ISC Department in my Institution (PUCMM)

work_1_address_line_1:
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra

work_1_address_title:
Information Systems Engineering Dpt. Director - PUCMM


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Develop computer programs of practical use in our local engineering media

address_line_1:
Ciudadela Panorama, Manzana D03, Villa 28

work_1_address_title:
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Fac. Ingeniería Marítima


Q10_comments:
I have not been back to UNC, but I have invited UNC professors to my current university and have recommended one of my colleagues to spend his sabbatical leave there.  Also the Chief-Editor of UNC Press, whom I met while going there, has remained a friend

Q10_e_description:
I have invited three of my UNC professors to speak at UFSC

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have supervised the research projects of 12 MA and 6 PhD students.

Q18_comments:
I had an American grandfather and now have an American daughter.

Q19 (other comments):
When a home institution will keep the scholar employed but refuses to keep him/her in pay, for the sake of dignity and sanity, such scholars need supplementary income.

Q8_comments:
As soon as I returned to Brazil from my Fulbright/LASPAU funded PhD, I passed a national 'concurso público' for a position as Professor Adjunto de Literatura Inglesa e Norte-americana with Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, and within two years I pas

Q9_comments:
I was extremely disappointed with my home institution because it refused to keep me on payroll during the four years in which I was working in my PhD at UNC.  They kept me as an employee ('vínculo empregatício), but without anu kind of remuneration whatso


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To have written several scientific papers.

Q18_comments:
It was a great experience for my family and I to have had the oportuniti of living in USA. It was very profitable and enjoyable our stay in USA, we learn a lot in the schools and in the university and that experience will be practically impossible to have

Q19 (other comments):
I am very grateful to LASPAU an the FULBIGTH PROGRAM for the unforgetable experience of studying in USA.

Q8_comments:
I have gotten deeper knoledge in theoretical nuclear physics and now I take part on research program in my country.

Q9_comments:
We have implemented a PhD. program in Physics Engineering.

english_language_training:
English Program for Internationals, University of South Carolina


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Continued excellence in research and academia

Q3_describe:
I took a position at a higher education institution in the US and then moved to Spain to pursue a doctoral degree

work_1_address_line_1:
Institut de Robotica i Informatica Industrial


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I got a promotion becoming the youngest Director of the Computer Science Department of my home University.

english_language_training:
University of South Carolina at Columbia, EPI Program

work_1_address_title:
Ed. Univalle, Piso 3, Av. Argentina 2083, Miraflores


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Engage in research in my area of specialization

work_1_address_line_1:
Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science

work_1_address_line_2:
Surveying and Geodetic Science Department


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I was elected as the chair of a Master's degree program at my home institution.

Q19 (other comments):
Laspau gives more importance to support master's degrees than doctoral degrees. I think that this politics is good for countries that don't have a strong body of masters, but for countries like Costa Rica, that goal has been achieved and Laspau should con

Q3_describe:
I am still employed at my home institution, but last year I got a study leave and now I am pursuing a doctoral degree at a US institution.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being able to pursue independent research.

Q19 (other comments):
What I am today is in great part due to the trainig that I obtained with my LASPAU/Fulbright scholarship Thanks,

Q3_describe:
I return to the US to a Residency Training in Internal Medicine and later on in Hematology and Oncology

current_employer_1:
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Facultad de Medicina

current_employer_2:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

institution_1:
University of Cincinnati, College of Mediicine

prior_employer_1:
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Facultad de Medicina


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Improvement of the national energy conservation and renewable enregy programme.

Q18_comments:
I feel that I have accomplished a significant goal in obtaining the scholarship. I am honoured to be an alumni and I promote it whenever I can.  It has exposed me to a career path that I had not expected and I  wouldn't exchange this experience.

Q18_i:
Changed my perception of the US education system

Q18_j:
Allowed me to travel more in the US and appreciate its diversity

Q3_describe:
Pursued another master's in another country


work_1_address_line_3:
Departamento de Electrónica y Comunicacciones


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being able to return to Bolivia and maintaining professional links with my peers

Q18_comments:
It is a great program that gave me a good graduate education. Also, in administrative terms, I thing it was very efficient, although a bit messy at the begining.


Q18_comments:
I felt completely supported by Fulbright program and LASPAU advisor. Every single doubt was solved.  Never had any problem with academic, LASPAU or Fulbright bureaucracy.  All brochures I got were complete, with clear and very useful information.  Special

Q18_i:
Gained a completely different point of view for the academia and world

Q2_describe:
I worked as consultant at different NGOs

Q8_comments:
Fulbright really made a difference in my life because it supported a completely new research dealing partnerships, conservation, NGOs and government in Brazil

Q9_comments:
I had a home institution, but those points have never been "institutionally" discussed.

current_employer_3:
Local Guides Association at Chapada Diamantina National Park

prior_employer_1:
Forestry Institute - State Burearu for Environment


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Creating the first Peruvian Law Firm specialized in Environmental Law


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Development of skills, methodologies and research about music.


Q10_e_description:
Participation in an International Seminar in Costa Rica

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
One of the greatest professional achievement was to be the Director of the Library School and after that, the Vicedean of the Philosofhy and Letters Faculty

Q19 (other comments):
I think the impact of the Fulbright Program is very important and valuable specially for those professionals who don't have economic resources to study abroad.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Becoming coordinator of scientific activities for Latin America and Europe, Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Q18_comments:
My experiences and achievements would have been almost impossible without the type of funding I received from the Fullbright program.


Q10_comments:
After being granted with the Fulbright Scholarship I worked around 6 years in my home university and then in Spring 2000 I returned to USA to pursue my PhD in Environmental Eng. which was possible because I met a professor at Lehigh University who gave th

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I was promoted as a Chairman of Mechanical Eng. Dept. in my home university.


Q10_comments:
Have no time to engage in collaborative work, although would like to.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Correcting the many mistakes in the curricula and strengthening the little faculty we have.

Q19 (other comments):
I found the administration of the programme to be somewhat inefficient. We would receive our visa papers, at best, 1 month before my wife's work permit expired and it would take 3 months for the INS to send the approval for the work permit extension. We h

Q8_comments:
Home institution does not support the time needed to create links with others. Just interested in covering teaching needs. No upper management support on doing joint research.

Q9_comments:
My home institution had no goals. Applying was completely my idea. Experience has helped somewhat with changing mindset in my department.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To be the Coordinador Académico del Doctorado Interinstitucional en Administración. Seven mexican universities participate in this doctoral program: UASLP, UAQ, UAZ, UAA, UJED, U de C and UNAM. The program was included in PIFOP (Pograma Integral de Fortal

Q19 (other comments):
I suggest the students to continue in their same field of studies. I studied MBA and then changed to Latin American Studies. It would had been better to study Business Administration for the doctoral degree.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
My greatest achievement was obtain a recognition as an "outstanding international student". This recognition is given by the Collegue of Agricultural and Life Sciences to 5 (over a total of more the 200) international graduate students for outstanding con

Q9_comments:
I set the goals for my institution. The fact is that my institution did not have clear goals, so I made ones for myselves when I was there.

current_employer_1:
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

preferred_email:
281 Corry Village 16, Gainesville, Fl. 32603

prior_employer_1:
Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Natureles, Universidad Nacional de La Pampa


Q10_comments:
I went back during a summer program as a visiting professor for Housing Design.  And delivered a presentation representing my US university in an international forum of academics held in Puerto Rico.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I was nominated by the Rolex Menthor and Protege Arts Initiative for the prize they give to young professional that has made contributions to the environment and the arts.  96 young professional from 37 countries were selected in the fields of Music, Dram

Q19 (other comments):
The Fulbright Program is a "tool" for individual leadership that later has an enormous impact on the host countries.  This is not only a program for gaining professional skills, it touches the most important asset for developing countries development whic

Q3_title:
Director, Urbanism and Architecture Department, Instituto Nacional de la Vivienda

Q3_title_h:
Director, Urbanism and Architecture Department, Instituto Nacional de la Vivienda

Q5_reason_c:
An excellent oportunity as the Director of the Master of Architecture Program at UNPHU sponsored by the European Union

Q8_comments:
Gaining understanding about the discipline, importance and logistic of academy in the field of architecture was a very important goal, since academic tradition has not yet develope as it should.

Q9_comments:
I cannot indicate achievements since my participation at my home institution was not as long as expected.  Only two years.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Contributing to the improvement of the laws that rule fiscal activities in my country.

address_line_1:
Res. Rita Palace, Apt. 7-A, Av. La Salle, Los Caobos

current_employer_2:
Oficina de Asesoría Económica y Financiera de la Asamblea Nacional

work_1_address_line_1:
Av. Urdaneta, Centro Financiero Latino, Piso 21

work_1_address_title:
Oficina de Asesoría Económica y Financiera de la Asamblea Nacional

work_2_address_line_1:
Ciudad Universitaria, Los Chagaruamos, Edif. FACES


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
In my sabbatical year (1998), I was working on photocatalysis as a wastewater treatment with the research group of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Whose leader is Dr Cesar Pulgarin. I also participated in the publication of two papers

Q18_comments:
I like to travel and it has been easier because I speak english.

Q19 (other comments):
I consider my vision and perception about life and chemistry is wider than people´s vision who did not have this kind of opportunity.


Q10_e_description:
Participation of a US professor in my home institution

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I receive an acknowledgment for my contribution for studying women's situation

Q19 (other comments):
I could see other sources for entering my PH.D.

Q9_other_p:
Have more professors with a master degree level


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Published books, supervised doctorates, became a visting professor at US university

Q19 (other comments):
I believe laspau is a fundamental program which enables training and better understanding of US in Latin America

Q8_comments:
I am at present a visiting professor at Duke mu host institutions for the grant,

Q9_comments:
I am now a visting professor at duke university, myhost institution


Q8_comments:
When I say publish a book it means publish a book in English.


Q10_comments:
I am working on journal articles with my advisors at U of M. One of my advisors provides some laboratory support to my current research project.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Obtaining a PhD at University of Michigan and getting a permanent job position (faculty) at Universidad Simón Bolívar.

Q19 (other comments):
I consider myself very fortunate to be part of the Fulbright program. The Fulbright program supported my master's program at U of M, that  allow me to obtain a tenure track job at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela and later, to complete a PhD.  I bel


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Having received a dissertation fellowship and having done extensive research with reknown researchers in my area of interest.

Q2_describe:
I'm pursuing my PhD without having gone back to my home country

prior_employer_5:
Instituto de Investigaciones Economicas de la Bolsa de Comercio de Cordoba


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Getting a job at the US Commercial Service.

Q18_comments:
The years I spent studying at Thunderbird were the happiest of my life, a priceless experience that changed my life in many aspects.

Q19 (other comments):
I thank everybody who made possible my participation in the Fulbright Program, because they helped me and by doing so they helped others. Now, I am able to contribute with my knowledge and experience wherever I go, which would have been impossible without

Q9_other_p:
Transfer my knowledge to new generations

institution_1:
Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management


Q19 (other comments):
I think the program is great and I'm proud of being a member of it. My work in the USA would be more productive if I would have people in my department with similar research interests. My department is quantitative and I work more with qualitative researc

Q8_comments:
During thermaster program I didn't learn anything new. The program, even if is considered the best in the USA, was very basic for me. However, I legitimate my self by obtaining a degree in advertising

english_language_training:
Saint Judes Bilingual High  School (Costa Rica)


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Teaching at USP. Working as a Registrar at MAE/USP; Master on Contemporary Art History. Teching Registration methods and Ethics.

Q18_comments:
Fulbright is great program in all aspects and give its alumni the feeling that we are protected anywhere. It is very serious and allow us to develop skills, abilities ant to returm home with better understanding about our own mission as leaders. I felt mo

current_employer_2:
Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia da Universidade de São Paulo

current_employer_4:
Curso de Especialização em Museologia do MAE/USP


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
starting independent research activities and

english_language_training:
Moscow State Pedagogical University Lenin


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Has been hired as Director of Architecture Department of Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas and my private work as Architect

current_employer_3:
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

work_1_address_title:
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Participating in Health Sector Reform in Belize

work_1_address_title:
Deputy Director of Health Services/Chief Nursing Officer


Q18_comments:
During the Fulbright Program I was able to get in touch and discuss research topics with the most well known researchers in my field, not only from my host institution but also from different institutions around the world. This was due to the well known a

Q19 (other comments):
Fulbright Program results in a great deal of excellent outcomes for my home institution and myself.

Q8_comments:
It is very difficult to obtain promotions in my country. Although you work hard, devote more time than expected to your work, try to find different funding sources for research, publish, etc., all of this and much more things are not recognized when there


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To contribute to develop the research area inside the Computer Science Department producing more than 20 thesis work each year. I have published articles of advanced topic in the computer science field.

Q8_comments:
I have contributed to my institution reinforcing the academic program of the Computer Science Program and I would like to have the opportunity to return to a college at the States to refresh and update my knowledge in the computer science field.

english_language_training:
Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas (UNT)


Q10_comments:
I´m  working with the U of Idaho in "teaming" with Jennifer Olson.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I worked for two years with the "Ministerio de Bienestar Social" with other proffessors, and we did a "Referente Curricular", it means a wide guide for working with children from 0 to 5 years old. I prepared a Doctoral degree (Doctoral in a Latin ame

Q18_comments:
I could think in another way for helping my people here in Ecuador 
I changed my mind of how to teach and learn

Q19 (other comments):
Congratulations for the program, it helps not only the students who visit the United States, but also helps all the people who are envolved with us. We learn about your culture and we can appreciate more our culture, our values and thougths.

Q2_title:
"Asesora del Programa Nuestros Niños: 2001-2002"

Q2_title_h:
"Asesora del Programa Nuestros Niños: 2001-2002"

Q8_comments:
Actually I´m working preparing a master degree for special education, which probably will begin on March/ 2003. Our people is studying with new goals and skills


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being invited my a few Universities to lecture about the USA law system. And of course the development of my own law firm.

Q19 (other comments):
Living abord changes the way you see everything in life. It means an experience that no money can buy. The grant definitelly helps people to make a difference in life.

Q2_company_g:
Schaeffer e Kraemer Advogados Associados

Q2_describe:
I'm pursuing another master's in law degree, in civil procedure, at the same university I graduated from.

Q8_comments:
My defintelly achieved my first goal that was having an international degree. Now I'm pursuing a teacher's position and later on I intend to dedicate myself for a doctoral degree.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Changes  in the curriculum: improving teacher's academic writing skills, research skills. 
 
 
Contrubuting to create or at least create awareness about the need of a better academic environment. Forming a study circle as a way of professional de

Q18_comments:
My experience was so enriching it is so difficult to summarize it. 
I would grade it with an A+

Q19 (other comments):
I learned that becoming a better person, a more virtuos one can cause some impact upon our return. I am trying to become a model for my students, and for my colleagues too. I saw that in all my professors. I admire that. I think that the combination o

Q7_h:
I can share my knowledge with colleagues

Q8_comments:
There are so many goals I have achieved: 
I have become a better human being, I think, more philosophically oriented. 
I am highly interested in improving the academic environment of my instituion. The environment here is so poor. 
Being able to

Q8_other_q:
Become a critical  and proactive professional

Q8_other_r:
Knowing into depth a real academic environment

Q9_comments:
The most important goal my institution had for me was that I became a better professional, more knowledgeable, so I could become a better instructor and help create a better environment in my department

Q9_other_p:
initiate efforts to create a better academic environment

Q9_other_q:
Help students develop cognitively and become critical citizens


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Get prepared to pursue the Ph.D. program in order to make substantial contribution to my field of studies, increase my academic network and broaden opportunities of funding for research.

Q19 (other comments):
Through the Fulbright Program I was able to pursue graduate educationin the U.S.  This process haven't finished yet, since currently I'm working on my Ph.D. My current research activities are of collaborative nature and have been partially funded by Colom

Q8_comments:
I am in a Ph.D. program right now, so I hope to keep working on these goals and achieve others in the near future


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Appointed Director of Communications and Institutional Development at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Been able to undestand better my field of study, and to use this knowledge back in my country.

Q19 (other comments):
I´m sorry that a had lost contact with my fellow partners at Ohio University. I would like to regain this contacts and be able yo share expriences and future research.


Q8_comments:
Obtaining a Fulbright scholarship was an honor and a great experience to me. It helped me understand the american way of living, it also helped to be more independent and organized, to be more mature to deal with all the tasks through my scholarship. It w

Q8_other_q:
Obtain an improved vision of living overseas

address_line_1:
Calle 60C No. 14B-65. Edif. Jardín Canaima. Apto.6D

current_employer_2:
Genesis Telecom (Bell Canada International)


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To transmit my knowledge through teaching.

Q19 (other comments):
For me to be a Fulbright grantee represents one of the most important parts of my life. I learned a lot about my feel and also about US culture and people. Besides I learned about other cultures, opportunity that probably I would never had in my country.

Q9_comments:
The university wants to create a new master's degree in computers, and is working on that, but it is not achieved yet.

address_line_1:
Barrio Santa Lucía, Avenida Las Flores # 418


Q10_comments:
I have continued working with people at the University of Illinois, I spent the last two year as visiting professor at REAL (www.uiuc.edu/unit/real) and when I finished they evaluate my work and they decided to give me the permanent position of Research P

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Publication of my research in good journals

Q19 (other comments):
I could not done it without the support of LASPAU. Thanks, 
 
============================================ 
Patricio A. Aroca 
 
Profesor Titular 
http://www.idear.ucn.cl/ 
Instituto de Economia Aplicada Regional 
Universidad Catol

Q3_describe:
I got a join appointment Universidad Catolica del Norte and University of Illinois


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Gain recognition from the students and other teachers for the way of teaching and the knowledge I give.

Q19 (other comments):
I just want to add that I will wonder if you could help me to continue with the Phd program.  By the time I finished the MA program I was already accepted at the University of Connecticut (1996) but I could not make it for economics reasons.


Q19 (other comments):
The impact is oustanding that it can not be measured with this survey. The impact is mainly professional but also at the personal level. The number of people that we interact with are benefitiated with the Fulbright Program.

Q8_comments:
I am also pursuing a Ph. D. degree at this moment.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Finalist in the Best Paper Award Competition. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Seul, Korea, 2001.

Q19 (other comments):
Again, I had a great time during my Fulbritght Scholarship. The Fulbright Program allowed me to reach my personal and professional goals. 
 
Thank you!! 
 
Rafael Fierro

Q8_comments:
I had great time (no much money) during my Fulbright Scholarship. 
 
Thank you!! 
 
Rafael


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I (fortunately) had recovered my jobs, what means a lot in middle of the crisis here

Q7_h:
the option to offer to  my country and people what I learned during the scholarship

Q8_comments:
I did not found a friendly environment or disposition from academics institutions to work linked with my institution or country. On the contrary I felt like they did not wanted to do things out of America.

Q8_other_q:
Developed more capacity to help in changing poverty and promoting local development

institution_1:
Souther New Hampshire University - New Hampshire College


Q10_comments:
I have kept contact with my former colleagues and professors, even if they no longer belong to my US University. They have been important in my career.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being able to contribute to my field of knowledge. To contribute to the renewal of  literary studies in my country.

Q18_comments:
It made me a better personal, professionally and humanely.

Q19 (other comments):
The Fulbright Program is a great oportunity to enhance the world of people like me, who came from a country thorn by war and with very few chances to develop intellectually. Unfortunately, our countries and our home institutions still are not the best env

Q7_h:
More time and resources to conduct research

address_line_1:
K. 9.5 carretera a Los Planes de Renderos

address_line_2:
Colonia San Cristóbal, Final Pasaje Kriete

current_employer_1:
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Academic activities like teaching at undergrade and postgrade, apply research and programs management

Q19 (other comments):
Anyone who has experience like this change his/her mind about our world in many sence. It is usually positive and dificult to measure and explain.

work_1_address_title:
Instituto de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Austral de Chile


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Selected from 1000+ applicants for one of 50 international assignments within the corporation I work for. Got promoted after one year of demonstrated performance.


Q10_e_description:
My graduate adviser at CSF visited my University two years ago. He assisted our faculty to revise the curricula of our undergrad programs. He also gave a couple of seminars to the faculty and students. One on optical spectroscopy and the other on experime

Q10_f_description:
My graduate adviser at CSF, Dr, Richard Deming, also helped me by revising an article I wrote recently. That article has been accepted by the Journal of Chemical Eductation. It will be published soon.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I think, my best professional achievement would be the fact that I was able to write a scientific article which was accepted by such a prestigious international journal as JCE.

Q18_i:
To live the american way of live. That was very nice to me

Q19 (other comments):
I just want to thank the people in LASPAU, especially my advisor Kim. It was a wonderful, rewarding experience. The organization was terrific. Thank you guys again.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being able to get involved in 3 different projects (2 sponsored by the European Commission and 1 sponsored by Nederlands).

Q18_comments:
Changed my perception about teaching and relatioships with grad students. Now my students are very happy with the way I teach and my grad students learnig to do reseach in a more independent way.

Q19 (other comments):
Choose a group of former schoolars and check their performance during at least 3 years period.

address_line_1:
This is very complicated that's why  I receive


Q10_comments:
I was a Teaching Assistant, and I was asked to be an Instructor in the future.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Developing an area of study in my home University.


Q10_comments:
My development since my return has focused on undergraduate teaching and independent professional practice. I have not been involved in research at all.  However ITESM's Monterrey Campus new president is promoting new schemes for funding research and star

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have developed a stimulating combination of teaching and professional pratice for the last 8 years. I have been able to teach and practice architecture with the same ethical and moral standards.  What I say corresponds with what I do. And that, believe

Q18_comments:
With 8 years of perspective I can say that the main personal outcome of my participation in the Fulbright Program was having the opportunity to know who I was and who I wanted to be as a person, as a professor and an architect. Right now I am happily marr

Q19 (other comments):
Last summer I attended a workshop at Loyola University in Chicago related with ethics and philosophy, a lot of reflection & discussion went on... I would say that the main impact of the Fulbright Program in my personal experience lies on the "unmeasurable

Q7_h:
Support to attend a Doctoral Program in Housing & Sustainable Development

Q8_comments:
For the last three semesters I have been ccordinating the Professional Level of the Design Studios which is the spinal chord of the Architecture School.

Q8_other_q:
Develop a stronger professional practice


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Reached the position to lead the consulting group of KPMG in Uruguay.


Q10_comments:
An exchange program between the Master's Program in Sustainable International Development (SID) at Brandeis University and Faculty of Engineering (School of Industrial Engineering) was coordinated for three consecutive years. Three field trips and seminar

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Launching a global feasibility study to analyze the possibilities of creating an international Sustainable Toruism Stewardship Council for tourism certification programs.

Q19 (other comments):
Thank you for facilitating my professional and personal development! All the work htat I have been able to do for my country, my academic institution and the conservation world is thanks to your support. Best regards to all at LASPAU.

address_line_1:
75 m norte de la Escuela Jose Ma. Castro Madriz


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
It is very early to say something. I got my degree on September 23, 2002.

current_employer_1:
Centro de Estudios sobre la Universidad, UNAM

prior_employer_1:
Centro de Estudios sobre la Universidad, UNAM.

work_1_address_title:
Centro de Estudios sobre la Universidad, UNAM.


Q10_comments:
My advisor retired couple of years ago and most of the staffs are moved to other universities, so it's very difficult to keep a collaborative program at this moment

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To be consider one of the best tecnicians in the animal reproduction area nationalwide

Q18_comments:
It will take all day long only to mention how many benefits I got from my participation as a fulbright and laspau scholar.  It dramatically changed my life for good in my personal life, work, friendship, american thinking, ans so on.

Q19 (other comments):
I believe there is not way to measure Fullbright Program impact, you are doing the best you can do because the impact is out of proportion. Thank you very much


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I got involved for a short time in a sugarcane research program in Guadalajara, Mexico, where I participated in developing an in vitro sugarcane micropropagation method that reduced the time for producing sugarcane plantlets.

Q18_comments:
It was a great experience. Specially the time at Oregon State University ESL, they help me a lot to develop confidence in my english language communication skills and get ready for an American university; it was really a good start.

prior_employer_2:
Secretaria de Desarrollo Rural del Edo. De Chiapas


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Knowledge in a new field of work such as environmental accounting

Q19 (other comments):
Fulbright Program in the US was the greatest experience I had in my life.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The knowledge I have obtained has helped me to improve the way I teach. I tried to update the information I present to my students and focus the practical side that chemistry has in life.

Q18_comments:
To live in United States was a great experience because I obtained the academic preparation I was looking for, but also I learned to know myself better. I really appreciate to have a real perception of the US and its people. However, to achieve this new p

Q19 (other comments):
As a mention before the lack of means to do research in technological areas limits the professional activity. However, the academic experience that I acquired in the States was very complete, since I have learned how to manage problems and look for soluti

Q9_comments:
Some of the areas in the university where I worked are not developed for lack of resources. For example, the laboratories in this university is really poor consequently th research activity doesn´t exist here. Therefore, the professor activity is extremel

address_line_1:
Colonia Miraflores Norte bloque 57 calle 22 #3723


Q19 (other comments):
Experience in US was great, in terms of academic skills, personal relationships, friendship, understanding grassroot cultures. Laspau was a very professional organizations which administered very well the funds of Fulbright Scholarships. It is one of the


Q10_comments:
The collaborative teaching was informal. I asked a SIUC faculty member to help me to develop some training activities for administrative personnel.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I led Central American University's efforts to implement Optical Mark Reading technology for the admissions program (successfully). I designed and developed the Polytechnical University's Admission and Academic records System (it's being used).

Q19 (other comments):
It's hard to measure in Nicaragua. The country is experiencing very hard times. All institutions and persons reflect this problems. I did not want to leave my job at the central american university, but I had strong concerns related to the university's fu


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I think the most important achievement is to continue my studies as a PhD student at an American University. Another important achievement has been the international perspective pver education that my studies at an American University have provided.

Q19 (other comments):
I must say that my life has changed completly after the Fulbright experience. I would be grateful for it my whole life. I would suggest that Laspau and Fulbright should increase the linkages with former participants (my case). Furthermore, I am persoanlly

prior_employer_2:
Instituto Fray Francisco de Paula Castaneda


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Open a new area of research and study in my country, research on gender, science and technology.


Q10_comments:
I loved doing a reasearch Study with my teacher and I would like to do it again.

Q10_e_description:
Publication in a Journal of a Resarch Paper

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Publishing a reaserch paper in a Journal with a Professor.

Q18_comments:
To have an incredible professional interaction with my teachers and class mates.

Q19 (other comments):
To have an incredible positive experience with my family.  Not only as a family, but also as a couple. 
To find out how incredibly nice and special are the people from the mid west.

english_language_training:
Elementry School in Colombia and Amercian University in Washington DC

institution_1:
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Going on to the doctoral program and passing the exams.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Create new programs for Freshman students in my home country. Have access to continue my studies in the US.

Q19 (other comments):
It was a great opportunity. This scholarship changed my life and gave opportunities that my family couldn't afford. The dream of my life was to come to the US to study as my father did 33 year ago. He also is a Laspau alumnus and he always encourage my si

current_employer_1:
Universidad Centroamericana "Jose Simeon Cañas"

english_language_training:
Spring International at University of Arkansas

prior_employer_1:
Universidad Centroamericana "Jose Simeon Cañas"


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I have been able to implement new updated courses at the National University and Facultad de Lenguas Vivas. I also helped in the development of a Thematic Curriculum at the American School of Asuncion.

current_employer_2:
Instituto Superior de Lenguas- Universidad Nacional de Asuncion

current_employer_3:
Facultad de Lenguas Vivas - Universidad Evangelica del Paraguay

work_2_address_line_2:
Estados Unidos esq. Mariscal Estigarribia


Q10_comments:
I have used former professors and colleagues extensively in trying to establish American Studies Centers in Brazil with great success.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
A better understanding of American thought.  This is very important as a liaison between U.S. government and Brazilian society.

Q19 (other comments):
The Fulbright program gave me maturity, tolerance and serenity necessary to understand other people and culture, a valuable lesson that is applied every day of my life.


Q10_comments:
I recently returned to my US university and contacted several people with whom I plan to start collaborating.

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Being able to implement severla web-based projects which have great insttutional impact.

Q8_comments:
I feel that the most significant factor is yet to be acheived, but will definently be acheived soon.


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
To increase my professional knowledge, to improve my English profiency and to be able to share with people from other countries.

address_line_1:
23 calle 4-32 zona 14, Las Brisas Apto B.

work_1_address_title:
Fac. CCQQ y Farmacia, Edificio T-12 Ciudad Universitaria


Q10_comments:
I collaborated doing research at the English Language Programs, University of Pennsylvania, where I did my academic training.   I prepared online exercises for a course website.

Q10_e_description:
collaborated in design of course website at UPENN language program

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I am applying the skills and knowledge gained in the U.S. in the composition curriculum, which is the main interest of my home institution.  I have developed a high level of expertise in different areas of my field of study, and I have had plenty of oppor

Q18_comments:
Another important personal outcome: I have promoted tolerance and peace among people of different cultures through personal ties with friends of different countries, especially those from regions where there is a lot of bigotry.

Q19 (other comments):
The impact of the Fulbright Program in my life has been extraordinary.  The amount of knowledge, experience and understanding of different cultures has been outstanding.  I have applied this knowledge in many concrete ways in the courses I have taught so

Q8_comments:
I am working on the development of my home institution

Q9_comments:
I am working in the revision of the composition courses at the School of Modern Languages, UCR


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
I had a international exposure at the international corporation i work for.  Currently I am starting in a a new position with biger responsabilities and acountability

Q8_comments:
Live in another country bu myself was a learning experience by itself. Meet people from other countries let you be a more open mind individual


Q10_comments:
Collaboration with US professors or classmates has been difficult to plan because the conflict and political conditions in Colombia. Despite of this situation, very recently I got a Fulbright visitor professor for collaborative teaching and research, who

Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
The creation of two innovative programs: (1) "Semilleros de Investigación" (an extra-curriculum program to develop research skills in undergraduate students).  It has been very successful and other universities ask now for advise to develop a similar prog

Q18_comments:
I am surprised myself how my Fulbright experience empowered me more to develop programs and projects, not only because administrators pay me more attention now than before, but because I have more strengths and knoweledge to propose changes.

Q18_i:
Gained a greater understanding of minorities groups and their struggle

Q18_j:
Gained a greater understanding of educational programs in multicultural education

Q7_h:
Greater ability to develop research projects

Q7_i:
Greater abilities to get resources or grants to improve education through research


Q17 (greatest prof achiev):
Becoming Director of teh Costa rica country program for The Nature Conservancy. This has given me the possibility to work with ALL of the actors in the ocnservation world in Costa rica as well as with many international actors.

Q18_comments:
The Fulbright Program has completely changed my life. I believe I am a more well-rounded individual with greater leadership skills and a much broader perspective of the world and of my field. Thanks to this program I now have an important job that wil all

Q18_j:
learned more about working for a US based organziation and studying in the USt he

Q9_comments:
We discussed, as my main goal, to be able to gain further understanding in my field and to increase the number of contacts so that I could eventually serve the institution int he best way possible, through fundraising, bringing in new projects, etc. This


