Iranian Studies Group at MIT

Latest Event

● Iranian Skilled Individuals' Migration Survey

Iranian Studies Group at MIT invites you to take part in our second research survey, focusing on Iranian skilled individuals migration, the so called "brain drain" phenomenon.

In 2004, we published a report based on our analysis of US census data on the socio-economic status of Iranian-Americans. Following that study, we conducted an opinion survey to learn more about the characteristics of Iranians in the U.S., the results of which are reported in multiple publications available at our website.

Now we invite you to contribute to the global Iranian community by taking part in this new survey. It studies what factors affect return or non-return of Iranian skilled individuals who have migrated from Iran .

Please fill out this survey if you are:

a) a student of Iranian descent studying abroad at the undergraduate and graduate levels and you have completed at least your high school degree in Iran.
or
b) an Iranian descendant holding an academic degree, employed in a country outside of Iran and have completed at least your high school degree in Iran.

Please click here to fill out the English language survey. It is anonymous, takes less than 20 minutes, and is a valuable source of information for improving the understanding about our community.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9kaTdD_2fw7tquSk_2fH6OW8vg_3d_3d

نظرسنجی از مهاجران ایرانی دارای مهارت و تخصص

از شما دعوت می کنیم که در نظرسنجی تحقیقاتی گروه مطالعات ایرانی دانشگاه ام آی تی در زمینه مهاجرت ایرانیان ماهر و متخصص (یا پدیده فرار مغزها) شرکت کنید. هدف این پروژه بررسی و تحلیل میزان تمایل بازگشت به ایران و علل و عوامل این تصمیم در بین دانشجویان و متخصصان ایرانی ساکن خارج از کشور می باشد.

لطفا در صورتیکه شامل یکی از موارد زیر میشوید در این نظرسنجی شرکت کنید:
الف) دانشجوی ایرانی الاصلی هستید که در خارج از کشور در مقطع لیسانس یا بالاتر تحصیل می کنید و حداقل مدرک دیپلم خود را در ایران دریافت کرده اید

یا

ب) ایرانی الاصل و دارای مدرک دانشگاهی هستید، در یک کشور خارجی در حال کار هستید و حداقل مدرک دیپلم خود را در ایران دریافت کرده اید

لطفا در صورتی که مایل هستید به این پرسشنامه به زبان فارسی پاسخ دهید، اینجا کلیک کنید
و یا به آدرس زیر مراجعه نمایید

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Uu4hoXqIdcoV6BVOYrsfzA_3d_3d

February 02, 2008

Lecture Series

Audio & Video files, for the Past ISG's Lectures are Available. Please click on the Link Above "Lecture Series", and find the Corresponding Lecture to reach those files.

● Was Mashroute A British Plot?

● Speaker: Iraj Pezeshkzad

● Date: April 30, 2008

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Research Projects

● Prospective Projects

● University students in Iran and the decision to "leave or stay?"

According to unofficial reports, Iran has the highest rate of "brain drain" among developing countries. The mass migration of skilled individuals could have long-term harmful effects on the socio-economic development of the country and therefore studying trends of this migration is of significant importance. In particular, this project aims to focus on the current students in Iranian universities and evaluation of their intention to stay or leave the country after their graduation. A survey is being prepared in Persian to be conducted in several Iranian universities.

Project Manager: Hossein Rahdari ::

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Iran Analysis Quarterly

● Publication

● Publication Date

● Volume 4 Number 1

April 2007

- IMMIGRANT IRANIAN WOMEN’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS WOMEN’S STATUS AND DIVORCE: A CASE STUDY IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Maryam Jamarani

- THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE IRAN-PAKISTAN-INDIA GAS PIPELINE
Ali Mostashari

- AN EXAMINATION OF IRANIAN MANAGEMENT CULTURE: CHARACTERISTICS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
Hamid Yeganeh

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Research Reports

● Publication

● Publication Date

● Science of Stem Cell in Iran

November 2006

Human embryonic stem (hES) cells may potentially revolutionize biomedicine through their use as a renewable source of cells for regenerative medicine. However, despite much promise the use and derivation of these cells in many countries is ethically challenging. Interestingly, stem cell research in Iran’s Royan Institute is thriving despite many challenges and has led to the generation of novel hES cell lines. Unfortunately, Iranian scientists still have many difficulties to overcome such as inconsistent funding opportunities, sanctions which prevent the import of materials and supplies. This report proposes that the implementation of a governmental agency to promote the development of science as well as improved international relations could potentially eradicate these hurdles and aid in the development of stem cell science in Iran.

Click Here for the report