The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense will host a webinar series on national security. Each webinar will dive into a unique national security topic and feature insights from Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program and Boren Awards alumni. You’re invited to attend all four webinars to explore career pathways in diplomacy and defense, engage with CLS and Boren alumni, and learn more about key national security issues.

This year’s topics include:
Science, Technology, and Innovation (October 9)
Global Woman’s Issues (December 3)
Energy (February 11)
Combatting Drugs, Crime, and Human Trafficking (May 6)

The webinar will include the following:
Introductory remarks from U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Defense officials
A panel featuring CLS and Boren program alumni working in careers related to national security
An open question and answer with the audience
Breakout rooms for more in-depth discussions with individual panelists