November 2020 Archives - Page 2 of 2 - State Magazine

Illustration by Elisabeth Schettle

One Mission

The three high-speed driving tracks at the Diplomatic Security Service’s (DSS’) FASTC allow for DSS special agents to learn, practice, and apply defensive and counterterrorism driving maneuvers, Nov. 13, 2019. State Department photo

Driving Success

Unique Experiences

Speaker series returns hosting disability rights advocate

A deserted West Lake Mall area and Pine Street in downtown Seattle during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, April 22. Photo by Michael J. Magee

Achieving Balance

Grayson Shor, a deputy action officer in the Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, discusses the importance of increasing access for individuals with disabilities during a virtual event celebrating NDEAM, Oct. 8. Photo by Amanda J. Richard

NDEAM panel event highlights access and opportunity

By Opal Blackmon and Amanda J. Richard Each October, employers in the public and private sectors are encouraged to recognize employees with disabilities’ varied contributions by celebrating National Disability...

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FAIT Fellow Whitney Hicks tests a HoloLens 2 device in her workspace in Raleigh, N.C. Photo courtesy of Whitney Hicks

Connecting emerging IT professionals to the Department

By Katherine Davis The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship allows university students to prepare for careers as information management specialists while completing their education. The program consists of...

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