Julia Mansfield

Julia Mansfield, from New York City will be completing a Master’s in Geology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, where she is researching the Green Island Fault and its seismic risk.
Sahana Arumani

From Great Falls, Virginia, Sahana is hosted by Massey University in Palmerston North, researching leptospirosis through a One Health lens that connects human, animal, and environmental health, with a focus on prevention and community awareness.
The new issue of Bright Sparks is here!

We’re delighted to share the latest issue of Bright Sparks (Spring 2025) — our biannual roundup of Fulbright stories, connections, and achievements. This issue celebrates our 2025 award recipients, alumni making an impact around the world, and the growing network of Campus Advisers who continue to inspire the next generation — along with updates from […]
Good Works Presents: Unseen Travelers – How the Atmosphere Moves Pests and Pathogens Across Borders with David Schmale

The atmosphere is an invisible highway, carrying pests and pathogens across borders and threatening global food security. From wind-driven crop diseases to plants that “sneeze” microbes, Dr. David Schmale’s research explores how airborne threats move — and how new tools like satellites and drones can track them.A Fulbright U.S. Scholar in New Zealand (2020) […]