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Help future Comets serve local, regional, and national communities by learning and participating in opportunities that offer invaluable experiences. This platform is set-up to help raise funds for Public and Nonprofit Management (PNM) students seeking to participate in various conferences, competitions, and other academic events. Students are often nominated or selected to participate in these highly selective events, yet are forced to withdraw because of financial constraints. This is your opportunity to change that!
"Raising Dollars for PNM Scholars" aims to raise $5,000 to provide a stipend of at least $500 to PNM students’ academic-related participation and travel costs. Each dollar raised is a huge contribution to helping build a bright and innovative future for theses Comets. Your support is vital in allowing these students to take full advantage of their UT Dallas education.
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Below you will find a list of specific students and projects that have already been nominated, selected, approved, or registered for participation. However, our goal is to fund at least 10 students in total and these requests may arise later in the semester.
2017 NASPAA - Batten Student Simulation Competition: Indianapolis, Indiana - February 24-25, 2017
Amber hopes to compete with graduate students coming from other NASPAA schools around the world in a dynamic daylong competition. Fellow public administration and policy students will analyze a food security problem - related to one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals - and present their solutions to a panel of expert judges. The competition will feature a simulation model, which requires students to apply the skills they learned in the classroom and implement systems thinking. By funding Raising Dollars for PNM Scholars, you will help facilitate Amber’s trip to the NASPAA Competition, meet and connect with other public affairs students from around the globe, and learn how to use modern simulation technology to address relevant worldwide issues.
Budget for 2017 NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition:
Accommodations - $350
Food – $50 (For 2 days)
Total - $400
ASPA 2017 Conference: Atlanta, Georgia - March 17-21, 2017
Nora’s academic paper, entitled “Early Childhood Education in Texas: A Geospatial Analysis of Accessibility”, has been selected for a panel presentation by ASPA – American Society for Public Administration. Participation in the 2017 ASPA Conference will not only assist Nora in gaining critical feedback on her research, but also provide her with learning and networking opportunities through participation in various program presentations. By funding Raising Dollars for PNM Scholars, you will help facilitate Nora’s attendance to her first conference!
Budget for ASPA 2017 Conference:
Conference Fee - $249
Airfare - $200
Accommodations - $620
Food - $100 (for 4 days)
Total - $1169
ASPA 2017 Conference: Atlanta, Georgia - March 17-21, 2017
Trang’s research paper, entitled “Public Pension Reform and the Collective Bargaining Right: Evidence from the State Governments,” has been selected for the “Fiscal Resilience and Sustainability” panel at the American Society for Public Administration’s 78th Annual Conference. Participation in the 2017 ASPA Conference is a great opportunity for Trang to receive critical feedback on her research. Furthermore, this conference assists her in learning and networking with other scholars in the field through participation in various program panels. By funding Raising Dollars for PNM Scholars, you will not only help facilitate Trang’s attendance to the conference but also show your support to Trang’s academic research.
Budget for ASPA 2017 Conference:
Conference Fee - $249
Airfare - $250
Accommodations - $620 (for 4 days)
Food - $120 (for 4 days)
Total - $1239
ASPA 2017 Conference: Atlanta, Georgia - March 17-21, 2017
Ariel’s paper entitled “Needs of the Many vs. Needs of the Few” has been selected for a panel presentation by American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). Being a first-time presenter and attendee of the ASPA conference, your help will contribute to Ariel’s professional and academic development. Please consider contributing towards the Raising Dollars for PNM Scholars fund to support Ariel and other students like her.
Budget for ASPA 2017 Conference:
Conference Fee: $249
Flight: $200
Accommodations - $620 (for 4 days)
Food - $120 (for 4 days)
Total: $1,269