Caitlin Fillmore

Oct. 24: Alum to Discuss his New Book on Cuisine and Conflict

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-10-01T10:47:50-0700

A free community event will highlight alum Michael Shaikh MAIPS ’03, who recently published The Last Sweet Bite, highlighting the food customs of cultures torn apart by conflict. Shaikh spent nearly 20 years working in areas marred by political crisis and armed conflict, mostly in Asia and the Middle East, including leading the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights investigations into the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar.

Experiential Learning Trip Provides Valuable Experience Navigating Trade and Diplomacy Challenges

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-09-29T13:29:57-0700

Applied research projects in Thailand and Vietnam helped Marisa Jones get published and launch her career in international trade.

Field Work: An Experiential Learning Trip to Costa Rica Inspires Student’s Exploration of Migration Narratives

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-08-28T11:21:36-0700

International development student Neshae Johnson explored the power of compassionate action through multimedia storytelling highlighting organizations that use this approach in serving migrants from South America.

Field Work: Evocative Zine Connects Readers with Realities of War and Climate Injustice

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-08-14T15:30:19-0700

Translation student and Conflict Transformation Fellow Chelsea Flores examines the 1969 Football War between Honduras and El Salvador and its enduring impact on her family.

Conflict Transformation Fellowship Gives Students the Chance to Apply Their Skills to Real-World Projects

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-07-16T13:04:29-0700

Through a yearlong fellowship supported by the Conflict Transformation Collaborative, 40 students applied their skills to develop creative approaches to conflict. Topics ranged from international aid efforts and refugee support systems to Bitcoin policies, shark/human relations, and more.

Middlebury Experts Weigh In on Israel-Iran Conflict

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-07-14T13:40:43-0700

Nuclear nonproliferation and Middle East experts from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies shared their knowledge across national and international media.

Field Work: Connecting Costa Rican Medical Devices with Patients in the U.S.

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-06-23T07:51:46-0700

International trade student Andrew Sang worked on a team researching possible openings in the trade market for Costa Rica’s export agency.

Field Work: Students Bring Complex Community Needs Data to Life in Bilingual Videos

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-06-09T10:21:21-0700

Students have put their skills to work on a years-long data analysis and marketing project through a partnership between the Institute’s META Lab and the United Way of Monterey County.

Terrorism Studies Expert Examines Aftermath of 1985 Boat Hijacking in New Italian Documentary

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-06-04T13:27:57-0700

Jason Blazakis lends his expertise to Sigonella La sfida, whichpremiered 40 years after the hijacking of a cruise ship, with 97 passengers taken hostage.

Environmental Policy Graduate Student Competes on "Jeopardy!"

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-05-23T13:07:48-0700

Tune in on May 26 to catch Miles Tepper in action on the legendary quiz show. His tip for aspiring competitors? Get out to local trivia nights here in Monterey!