Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars facts for kids
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (often called the Wilson Center) is a special group of experts, known as a think tank, located in Washington, D.C.. It's named after former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and was started in 1968 by the U.S. Congress as a way to honor him. It's also part of the famous Smithsonian Institution.
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The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., where the Wilson Center is located.
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| Abbreviation | Wilson Center |
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| Established | 1968 |
| Type | Government organization think tank; 501(c)3 organization |
| Legal status | United States Presidential Memorial |
| Headquarters | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center |
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President emerita and distinguished fellow
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Jane Harman |
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Key people
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Mark Andrew Green (president and CEO) and Joe Asher (board chairman) |
| Affiliations | Smithsonian Institution |
The Wilson Center brings together smart people from around the world. They study important global issues and share their ideas with leaders and the public.
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How the Wilson Center Works
The Wilson Center is part of the Smithsonian Institution, but it has its own special group of leaders called a board of trustees. This board includes both government officials and people from private life. The President of the United States chooses these leaders.
The center also publishes an online magazine called the Wilson Quarterly. This magazine shares the research and ideas of the scholars.
Funding the Center
The Wilson Center gets its money from different places. About one-third of its yearly budget comes from the U.S. government. The center is located in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, a government building, and doesn't have to pay rent for 30 years.
The rest of the money comes from other sources. These include foundations, special grants, companies, and individuals who want to support the center's work.
Who Leads the Wilson Center?
The board of trustees guides the Wilson Center. The President of the United States appoints the members of this board for six-year terms.
Currently, Bill Haslam is the chairman of the board. Other members include Drew Maloney, Nick Adams, Thelma Duggin, Brian Hook, David Jacobson, Timothy Pataki, Alan N. Rechtschaffen, and Louis Susman. Some government officials are also on the board, like Antony Blinken, Lonnie Bunch, Miguel Cardona, David Ferriero, Carla Hayden, Shelly Lowe, and Xavier Becerra.
In 2021, Mark Andrew Green became the new president, director, and CEO of the Wilson Center. He started his role on March 15, 2021.
What Does the Wilson Center Study?
Most of the people who work at the Wilson Center are part of special programs and projects. These programs focus on different important topics around the world.
Some of their key programs include:
- The Cold War International History Project: This project studies the history of the Cold War.
- The Environmental Change and Security Program: This program looks at how changes in the environment affect safety and security.
- The History and Public Policy Program: This group explores how history can help us understand today's public policies.
- The Kennan Institute: This institute focuses on studying Russia and other countries in that region.
- The Kissinger Institute: This program studies the relationship between China and the United States.
- The North Korea International Documentation Project: This project collects and shares information about North Korea.
See also
In Spanish: Centro Internacional para Académicos Woodrow Wilson para niños
- A National Strategic Narrative, a report published by the center in 2011
- Presidential memorials in the United States
