Dr. Ali Abdullah Saleh, a lecturer in the Media Technical Department at Erbil Technical Administrative College, participated in the U.S. Institute for Scholars (SUSI) program on Journalism, Technology, and Democracy at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School. The program, hosted by the University of Montana, provided a transformative experience and invaluable insights into U.S. technology, politics, culture, and judicial systems through interactions with esteemed professors and industry experts.
Over 42 days, Dr. Ali stayed in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Reflecting on his experience, Dr. Ali stated, “The program significantly enhanced my knowledge in areas such as video production, communication skills, digital media, media literacy, public relations, intercultural communication, disinformation, misinformation, media ethics, and the impact of technology on journalism.”
This is an annual program for students and lecturers from Iraq, funded by the U.S. Department of State. Those interested in this program can find more details on the official website.https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/study-us-institutes
