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Courtney Hill, Ph.D.

Courtney Hill, Ph.D.

Fulbright Grantee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Diplomat | Science & Tech Policy

  • Education

    • University of Virginia

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Civil Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Raven Society, Science Policy Initiative at UVA, Fulbright Central Virginia Chapter, PureMadi, CEE Department Graduate Recruiting Chair, Center for Undergraduate Excellence Staff

    • University of Arkansas

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering

      Activities and Societies: American Society of Civil Engineers, Arkansas Engineers Abroad, University of Arkansas Pals Program, Chi Epsilon, University Baptist Church Collegiate Ministry

  • Experience

    • The Fulbright Program

      Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
      Fulbright Grantee

      Supervised research teams that competed at international science fairs in Singapore, Japan, and the U.S. Served as the conversational English instructor for 180 students at Changwon Science High School. Tutored North Korean defector students weekly in remedial English as part of a Fulbright Korea initiative. Launched the Fulbright Korea Webinar Series connecting current scholars with alumni over video calls centered on industry-specific career advice and successfully organized and hosted 12 webinars. Organized the Fulbright alumni network as a member of the Alumni Relations Committee. Show less

    • University of Virginia

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Graduate Assistant, UVA CHARGE, NSF ADVANCE Grant

      Coordinated programs for University of Virginia faculty search committees that reduce implicit bias in promotion and tenure policies and selection committees. Developed UVA’s Promotion and Tenure Portal, a tool for new faculty to succinctly access UVA’s promotion and tenure policies and resources for new candidates. Curated and managed promotion for a gallery exhibit of photographic and narrative portraits of women STEM faculty at the University of Virginia.

    • The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

      Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
      Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow

      As a Mirzayan Fellow, I conducted research on how Africa’s current continental Science Technology and Innovation policy has been integrated at the regional and national level, culminating in the report “A Review of Africa’s continental STI policy frameworks: devising a way forward for STISA.” I also represented the US National Academies at four international meetings addressing how Academies can support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

    • University of Virginia

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

      Effectiveness of Water Treatment Technologies in Preventing Childhood Stunting - Assessing the relationship between childhood stunting and two point of use water treatment devices through a two-year randomized control trial with 400 study households. Collaborating with South African researchers, graduate students, and local field workers. - Led two undergraduate student teams for two-month sessions to perform field work in rural South Africa. Mentored and created programming for students from underrepresented groups through a National Institute of Health minority research training grant Electrolytic Silver Release as Disinfection Mechanism in Drinking Water - Established a proof-of-concept that silver could be delivered electrolytically in point-of-use treatment devices. - Developed a prototype incorporating the technology and evaluated its performance in rural South African households Show less

      • Civil Engineering PhD Candidate

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2020

      • U.S Lower Mekong Initiative Graduate Assistant

        Mar 2019 - May 2020

    • University of Arkansas

      Apr 2020 - now
      Visiting Advisor - Office of Nationally Competitive Awards

      Provide fellowship and grant information and support to students and recent graduates, helping them build the strongest application possible to secure nationally competitive awards including Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, and NSF GRFP scholarships.

    • The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

      Aug 2020 - Jan 2023

      • Program Officer

        Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

      • Associate Program Officer

        Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

    • U.S. Department of State

      Jan 2023 - now

      • Foreign Service Officer

        Apr 2024 - now

      • AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow - Office of Japanese Affairs

        Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

    • Global Young Academy

      Mar 2023 - now
      Member

      The GYA is an independent science academy of 200 outstanding early- to mid-career researchers from six continents who are selected from across disciplines based on their academic excellence and commitment to engage with society.

    • German Marshall Fund of the United States

      Jan 2024 - Jan 2024
      GMF Young Strategist Forum

    • Council on Foreign Relations

      Jun 2024 - now
      Term Member

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)

      NCEES
      May 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      University of Arkansas College of Engineering Early Career Award University of Arkansas Apr 2024 The Early Career Award recognizes exceptional professional and personal achievements of recent University of Arkansas College of Engineering graduates.
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Superior Honor Award U.S. Department of State Mar 2024 Award for work on the U.S.-Japan-Korea trilateral summit.
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Meritorious Service Increase Award U.S. Department of State Feb 2024
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Meritorious Honor Award U.S. Department of State Nov 2023 Award for leadership on the 2023 U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue.
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Ford Foundation Dissertation Completion Fellowship Ford Foundation Aug 2019 The Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      NSF Graduate Research Fellowship National Science Foundation Apr 2014 The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science disciplines. The reputation of this competitive fellowship follows recipients and often helps them become life-long leaders that contribute significantly to both scientific innovation and teaching.
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Arkansas Governor's Scholar -
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Brandon Burlsworth Scholar Brandon Burlsworth Foundation
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Clinton Global Initiative Top 16 Proposal -
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      E. Walt LeFevre Civil Engineering Outstanding Senior Award -
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Environmental Resilience Fellowship University of Virginia
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Fulbright US Student Award -
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Global Water Initiative Water Prize -
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Jefferson Graduate Fellowship Jefferson Scholars Foundation (University of Virginia) Established in 2001, the Jefferson Fellowship is the premier graduate fellowship offered at the University of Virginia. Based solely on merit, the Jefferson Scholars Foundation and the University of Virginia seek to attract Ph.D., M.B.A., and J.D. candidates who show outstanding achievement and the highest promise as scholars, teachers, public servants, and business leaders in the United States and beyond..
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      Jefferson Public Citizens Scholar University of Virginia
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      UA Senior Citation -
    • Awarded to Courtney Hill, Ph.D.
      University of Virginia Engineering Research Symposium Finalist -