As I often note, if you are accepted, let me know and the department will do what it can to cover your costs. This looks good. Find out more here.
Convened annually since 1959, the United States Air Force Academy’s Academy Assembly is an undergraduate student conference sponsored jointly by the Air Force Academy and Columbia University's American Assembly. Held on the Academy grounds at the base of the Rampart Range, this student-planned and executed conference provides a unique opportunity for over 200 highly qualified undergraduates to discuss a topic of contemporary significance. Delegates to the 50th Academy Assembly are focused on addressing the topic: "Dismantling Terrorism: Developing Actionable Solutions for Today’s Plague of Violence.”
This year’s topic tackles the ongoing threat of terrorism around the world. Participants will engage in thorough discussions on the complex threat of terrorism and the comprehensive strategies developed against it. Discussions will be gauged and directed to generate fresh perspectives and solutions to strengthen security in the world against current and ensuing threats of terrorism. Prominent academics, government officials, and businesspeople serve as speakers and roundtable leaders at the event. Students cap the week of hard work with a written consensus report reflecting the dominant views and policy recommendations. This highly acclaimed report is widely distributed to both academic and government institutions including US strategic policy makers. This year’s report will be sent to the desks of members of the United States Congress, Department of Defense, Central Intelligence Agency, and Rand Corporation among other agencies capable of enacting meaningful change as a result of the Assembly’s suggestions.
