Program Overview

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Introduction to the Sié Center

The Sié Center is a research center that focuses on various areas, including technological change, environmental change, business and social justice, gender, political economy, governance and democracy, non-state actors, and data downloads. The center also has a strong commitment to engagement initiatives, including responsible public engagement, inclusive global leadership initiative, and cultural diplomacy.

Research Areas

The Sié Center conducts research in several areas, including:

• Technological change
• Environmental change
• Business and social justice
• Gender
• Political economy
• Governance and democracy
• Non-state actors
• Data downloads

Engagement Initiatives

The center has several engagement initiatives, including:

• Responsible public engagement
• Inclusive global leadership initiative
• Cultural diplomacy

Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative (IGLI)

The IGLI is a key initiative of the Sié Center, which aims to elevate and amplify the work of women-identified and gender non-conforming activists in promoting peace, justice, and human rights around the world. The initiative is directed by Professor Marie Berry and has several components, including research, programming, and the IGLI Summer Institute.

IGLI Components

The IGLI has several components, including:

Research

The IGLI conducts research on various topics, including the impact of post-war empowerment interventions on women's lives.

Programming

The IGLI has a speaker series that brings speakers and practitioners-in-residence to the University of Denver to convene conversations on inclusive leadership related to global peace and security.

IGLI Summer Institute

The IGLI Summer Institute is an annual program that brings women-identified activists from around the world to receive advanced training in waging successful nonviolent movements for social change.

Faculty and Staff

The Sié Center has a diverse faculty and staff, including:

• Hilary A. Matfess, Assistant Professor and Degree Director, International Security
• Marie E. Berry, Associate Professor and Director, Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative

Partners

The Sié Center has several partners, including:

• The National Science Foundation
• The London School of Economics' Gender, Justice and Security Hub
• The Carnegie Corporation of New York
• The Compton Foundation

Resources

The Sié Center has several resources, including:

• Academic Calendar
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Emergency Preparedness
• International Student & Scholar Services

Programs

The University of Denver offers several programs, including:

• Graduate Programs
• Undergraduate Programs