Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS)

Southern Center for International Studies, 320 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, tel. 404-261-5763, fax. 404-261-0849

The Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS), founded in 1962, is a non-profit educational institution based in Atlanta, Georgia. The primary mission of SCIS is to internationalize the thinking of the American public. In accomplishing this mission, SCIS seeks to inform. It does not take political positions or attempt to influence policy. To support the Southern Center, become a member today.

To achieve its goals, SCIS:

conducts conferences, briefings, and seminars with international experts and world leaders.
provides information packages on countries, regions of the world and current political and economic international issues.
publishes a 10-part series of multimedia educational materials on specific regions of the world.
publishes updates to the 10-part multimedia educational materials.
organizes and coordinates teacher training workshops throughout the United States.
conducts corporate training on specific regions of the world from economic, political, environmental, and cross-cultural perspectives.
provides a timeline of current international events and reputable links to other web sites for current international information.

The Southern Center is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America.

World in Transition educational materials

NOW AVAILABLE: August 2008 Global Timeline

Georgia Teachers:

Download our free correlation chart to guide your use of the World in Transition materials against the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for social studies.

Past Programs:

View select Southern Center programs on the Atlanta Forum Network.

Nigerian Foreign Minister Chief Ojo Maduekwe addressed U.S.-Nigerian relations vis-a-vis the incoming Obama administration, and much more during an exclusive visit to Atlanta on December 5, 2008. Watch video from this event online.

View the panel discussion Investing in Emerging Markets in Today�s Financial Environment held at the World Trade Center Atlanta on October 30, 2008.

World in Transition:

Free updates to the World in Transition series are available for download.

World Affairs Councils of America/World in Transition Flagship Program Frequently Asked Questions.

[ About SCIS ] [ Educational Materials ] [ Updates ] [ Timeline & Info Links ]
[ Upcoming Programs ] [ Workshops ] [ Corporate Training ]
[ Young Professionals ] [ Library and Internships ]
[ Use of SCIS Facility ]