Education, Culture and Science

The education and science policy focuses on strengthening knowledge diplomacy, stimulating strategic partnerships between institutions of higher education, and facilitating policy learning along relevant themes. In addition, the policy encourages meaningful discussions between Dutch and American educators and government officials involving trends, developments, and opportunities for the Dutch higher education sector. The education and science policy counselor consults with national, federal, and local authorities and educators to encourage cooperation between the Netherlands and the United States of America.

(+1) 202-400-9730

Education and Science Counselor: Renske Heemskerk

Listen to Renske Heemskerk talk about her work in the US in our podcast, Vijf Vragen, on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

DNA-US

The Dutch Network for Academics in the US (DNA-US) strengthend the bilateral relations between the Netherlands and the United States through academic cooperation. Read the press release announcing the network or download this flier to learn how to join.

Read more about three of the board members:

  • Guido Imbens, Nobel Prize laureate and Applied Econometrics Professor and Professor of Economics at the Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • Ineke Haen Marshall, Professor of Sociology and Criminology, Northeastern University
  • Eric Mazur, Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics and Academic Dean for Applied Sciences and Engineering

We recently sat down with Priscilla Pieters, a member of the DNA-US network, to talk about her journey as a Dutch graduate student in the United States.  

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