GSAS Sessions address global challenges... such as Energy, Environment, Health, Communications, and Security. Specific research themes are selected by host institutions based on their strategic goals. "What great about this [Session} is that we are united in a common purpose. It’s not just one particular country that needs to get off fossil fuels and it’s not just one particular country that needs to make this technology innovation - we all need to make it!" - GSAS Scholar
Sessions last about 10 days and involve Scholars and Fellows from around the world. A few months before the Session GSAS Scholars are grouped into Global Research Teams and begin plans for an innovative collaborative Global Research Project. “I started developing the ability of doing research in a larger group than just myself; this will be a very important tool. ” - GSAS Scholar
At the SessionScholars attend a "systems-based" lecture series linking policy, technology transfer, and manufacturing considerations with relevant science and engineering concepts. | 
|  | Teams continue their collaborative project planning with mentoring from GSAS Fellows. "I was given the freedom to think on a subject that is not my own. I find that I have something to add." - GSAS Scholar
| | | | Scholars and Fellows enjoy cultural activities and visits to local research facilities."I’m more willing to seek collaboration from experts from all different backgrounds regardless of culture or nationality." - GSAS Scholar |  | At the end of the SessionTeams present their project plans for review by a panel of experts. "This was the first time I have tried to devise a new research proposal, and the attempt was educational.” - GSAS Scholar
The most promising projects are selected for implementation at GSAS host institutions. |  |
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