Guest Speaker Timothy Schmidt: MISis, Preserving Traditions, While Staying Ahead of the Times

The National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” is a leading Russian research university with a storied history and a bright future.  This short presentation will briefly look at its history, recent accomplishments and developments, and where we envision ourselves going forward.   There will be ample time for questions.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER  Timothy Schmidt is Advisor to the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the National University of Science and Technology MIS&S in Moscow, Russia.  Timothy holds a master’s degree in Russian from the University of Iowa and received B.A. degrees in Russian and Geography from the University of Northern Iowa.  Before joining MISiS, he served as Director of International Student Services at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin and has been involved in international education for nearly twenty years.  Timothy has been an active member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and served on the NAFSA Region V team and as chair of the Wisconsin Association of International Educators.  In addition to teaching courses on cultural adjustment, Timothy has presented at both regional and national NAFSA conferences on international student issues.