Carnegie Council Activities

Here are some of our activities that we hope will be of interest.  Please share with others as well!

Call for Applications for Fellowship Program "The Living Legacy of the First World War"

Carnegie Council is creating up to 10 fellowships to conduct projects involving original research, approaches, or methods on the American experience in the First World War and its impact and relevance in the modern world. To apply, please submit a research proposal (1,000 words or fewer), curriculum vitae, and two references to by Friday, September 15, 2017.

International Student Photo Contest on Climate Change

Send us your photos that show examples of climate change OR examples of combating or adapting to climate change. All students of every nationality are eligible. Non-students will be disqualified. The minimum age is 13. Deadline: December 31, 2017. Prizes; Amazon Gift Cards!

International Student/Teacher Essay Contest: The World's Greatest Ethical Challenge

In your opinion, what is the world's greatest challenge, and how does it affect your local community and/or the world? What are the ethical issues involved and how can we work together to overcome this problem? Contest open to teachers and students anywhere in the world. Deadline: December 31, 2017. Prizes; Amazon Gift Cards!

Worksheets and Excerpts for Students and Educators

Carnegie Council has pulled excerpts from some of our most relevant primary sources and recent lectures for use in the social studies classroom. Each excerpt is in .doc form for easy teacher modifications. We have also provided the full transcript for each document for better context of the authors' arguments. 

Subscribe to Carnegie Council's New Public Events Season, Starting in September 2017

If you live in the New York area, consider subscribing to our new events season!  Or if you're a student, take advantage of our free student tickets--numbers limited. If you're not in NYC, we invite you to watch our live events on Facebook and YouTube.  

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