Georgetown Establishes Institute for the Study of International Migration


In January 1998, Georgetown University established the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM). ISIM seeks to expand understanding of migration issues through its research, policy studies, convenings, and teaching. The Institute focuses on all aspects of international migration, including the causes of and potential responses to population movements, immigration and refugee law and policy, comparative migration studies, the integration of immigrants into host societies, and the effects of international migration on social, economic, foreign policy, and security concerns. ISIM is a joint undertaking of Georgetown's Walsh School of Foreign Service, the Law School, and the Department of Demography on campus; and is seeking partners for a consortium of centers with an interest in immigration issues. Susan Martin is the Executive Director and Andy Schoenholtz is Director of Law and Policy Studies. Lindsay Lowell serves as Director of Research. Affiliated faculty includes Charles B. Keely, Chair of Georgetown's Demography Department and Herzberg Professor of International Migration. For further information, contact: ISIM, Georgetown University, Box 579400, Washington, D.C. 20057-9400. Phone:202.298.0210; Fax 202.333.3340.