Everyday, Googlers work on cool things that matter. We think student veterans should have the same opportunity. Each summer, Google sponsors the Google Student Veterans Summit, an all-expense paid, two-day event at our Mountain View headquarters. This year, up to 50 student veterans will be selected to attend the summit from July 27th to July 29th. With this in mind, our team is pleased to announce that the 201 ...Read More

Everyday, Googlers work on cool things that matter. We think student veterans should have the same opportunity. Each summer, Google sponsors the Google Student Veterans Summit, an all-expense paid, two-day event at our Mountain View headquarters. This year, up to 50 student veterans will be selected to attend the summit from July 27th to July 29th. With this in mind, our team is pleased to announce that the 2014 application has launched for the Google Student Veterans Summit.

This Google Student Veteran Summit includes a professional development curriculum designed to help veterans brush up their business skills and ensure a smooth transition to the civilian workplace. Participants will also meet members of Google’s Veteran community and get an inside look at the company’s unique culture of impact and collaboration.

Please review the Google Student Veterans Summit website for more details. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. PST. All decisions will be communicated to applicants in June 2014.

Questions about the program can be directed to studentveterans@google.com.

Posted by Mala Tejwani, University Programs

Spring has sprung and, along with sunshine and flowers, The Google Games 2014 is sweeping across the United States. The Google Games brings together Googlers and current college students for a day of fun and challenging competition. Student teams are tested in everything from trivia to coding and must complete challenges designed by Google engineers to earn points and attempt to reign supreme.Read More

Spring has sprung and, along with sunshine and flowers, The Google Games 2014 is sweeping across the United States. The Google Games brings together Googlers and current college students for a day of fun and challenging competition. Student teams are tested in everything from trivia to coding and must complete challenges designed by Google engineers to earn points and attempt to reign supreme.

Team spirit and mental mettle abound and with this year’s theme of “Greats of the 1980s” the Games are set to be totally radical!

After kicking off on March 29th in Washington, DC, The Google Games visited Boulder, Seattle, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and New York City with seven more events scheduled to take place across North America in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for more fun photos and the list of champions from each of the Games’ sites and in the meantime, be sure to check out photos from last year’s superhero-themed Games.

Posted by Rachael Johns, University Programs team

Cross-posted from the Google Public Policy Blog.

The Internet policy world ripe with fascinating policy issues. From government surveillance and data security to patent reform and copyright to free expression and open access to information, there has never been a more exciting time to get involved. We’re excited to launch the 7th summer of the Google Policy Fellowship, connecting students of all levels and disciplines with organizations working on the forefront of these and other critical issues for the future of the Internet. Applications are open today for North America and Latin America, and students of all levels and disciplines are welcome to apply before Friday, April 14, 2014.Read More

Cross-posted from the Google Public Policy Blog.

The Internet policy world ripe with fascinating policy issues. From government surveillance and data security to patent reform and copyright to free expression and open access to information, there has never been a more exciting time to get involved. We’re excited to launch the 7th summer of the Google Policy Fellowship, connecting students of all levels and disciplines with organizations working on the forefront of these and other critical issues for the future of the Internet. Applications are open today for North America and Latin America, and students of all levels and disciplines are welcome to apply before Friday, April 14, 2014.

This year’s organizations include:

• American Library Association
• National Consumers League
• National Hispanic Media Coalition
• Open Technology Institute, New America Foundation
• Public Knowledge
• TechFreedom
• Center for Democracy and Technology
• Global Network Initiative
• R Street
• iKeepSafe
• ConnectSafely
• The Citizen Lab
• Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy & Public Interest Clinic
• American Association of People with Disabilities
• Future of Privacy Forum
• Technology Policy Institute
• Future of Music
• Electronic Frontier Foundation
• US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Internet Education Foundation
• Fundación Karisma
• Asociación por los Derechos Civiles
• Derechos Digitales
• Article 19 Mexico

More fellowship opportunities in Asia, Africa, and Europe will be coming soon. You can learn about the program, application process and host organizations on the Google Public Policy Fellowship website.

Posted by Sarah Henderson, Student Development Team