Caitlin Fillmore

In the News: Can Sea Urchin Ranching Can Become a Viable, Ecosystem-Boosting Business?

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-05-06T09:57:24-0700

The Center for the Blue Economy’s research on whether sea urchin ranching could become California’s newest sustainable aquaculture venture was featured in an article in Edible Monterey Bay.

Field Work: Students Develop Workshops to Help the Community Avoid Scams

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-04-25T10:48:58-0700

Students, seniors and veterans learned how to avoid scams through an educational series developed by financial crime intelligence students at the Middlebury Institute.

Divinity Student Finds Unexpected Career Path and Recognition through Research on Christian Nationalism and Trump Memes

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-04-18T09:29:42-0700

In their elections coverage, MSNBC.com cited research that Phoebe Jones MAIPD ‘24 conducted as a student researcher for the Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism (CTEC).

Student Researchers Work Side-by-Side with Top Experts at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-04-02T14:43:25-0700

Every year, dozens of students at the Middlebury Institute get advanced hands-on training and access to top experts in nonproliferation and arms control in paid research positions.

Students and Alumni Prep for Competitive UN Interpretation Exam through Annual Workshop

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-03-13T09:45:12-0700

Unique weeklong intensive helps conference interpreters who aspire to reach the pinnacle of the field.

Annual Career Fair Opens Doors for Translation, Interpretation, and Localization Students

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-03-12T11:21:56-0700

Attendees discuss current job openings and internship opportunities with employers like Stanford Health Care, TransPerfect, Honda, and the U.S. State Department, making connections with alumni working there now.

Students Navigate Central Asia Conflict Negotiations in Crisis Simulation

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-03-10T14:05:57-0700

A long-running partnership with the Army War College immerses policy and language students in realistic diplomatic negotiations over an intense weekend. This marks the tenth year of the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (ISCNE).

Student Researchers Learn Open-Source Intelligence Skills—and Make Headlines—at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-02-24T09:10:40-0800

Every year, several students at the Middlebury Institute get advanced hands-on training in open-source intelligence skills with mentorship from arms control expert and professor Dr. Jeffrey Lewis.

Nontraditional Student Hopes to Bring Fresh Perspective to U.S.-Russia Relations

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-02-10T11:36:19-0800

Grace Smith started her higher education journey 14 years ago when her oldest son was in middle school. This spring, she will complete dual degrees from Middlebury Institute and Moscow’s MGIMO.

Student Researchers Sharpen Their Skills at the Center for the Blue Economy

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-02-06T16:02:06-0800

Students put their skills to work and get a career head start in innovative roles in ocean research at the center based at the Middlebury Institute.