Overview
For over 25 years, WDI has been committed to supporting and enhancing the global emerging market experiences of graduate students at the University of Michigan. We have several opportunities for students to engage with WDI and our work during their program of study at U-M.
Global Impact Internship Program – WDI organizes and sponsors graduate student summer internships through its Global Impact Internship Program. Visit the Global Impact Internship page for more details.
Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAPs) – WDI organizes and sponsors many MAPs in conjunction with U-M’s Ross School of Business. Visit the Multidisciplinary Action Projects page for more details.
Global Impact Speaker Series – WDI hosts periodic events featuring thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators who work in emerging market economies. These speakers share their experiences, provoke thought, and stimulate discussion around the opportunities and challenges of international development. Students and faculty have the opportunity to meet the visiting speaker in a small group setting to further explore issues affecting market-based solutions in emerging markets. Visit the Global Impact Speaker Series page for more details.
Elective Course Offerings – Through our close affiliation with the Ross School of Business, WDI offers U-M students opportunities to learn more about using business strategies in poverty alleviation or innovative strategies in increasing access to healthcare in emerging markets. Visit the Elective Course Offerings page for more details.
WDI Part-time Research Assistant Job Opportunities – U-M students are encouraged to check our current job openings for opportunities to be hired as a part-time Research Assistant.
News
- Doing Business in MENA Region Focus of Case Competition
Doing Business in MENA Region Focus of Case Competition
Thursday, November 14, 2019
- Info Session for Healthcare Delivery Class Planned
Info Session for Healthcare Delivery Class Planned
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
- Development Sector Career Began With WDI Internship
Development Sector Career Began With WDI Internship
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
- WDI Speaker To Discuss Risk Vs. Growth Dilemma
WDI Speaker To Discuss Risk Vs. Growth Dilemma
Monday, September 16, 2019
- Using Innovation to Fight Poverty
Using Innovation to Fight Poverty
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
- WDI Helps Launch New Student-Run International Investment Fund
WDI Helps Launch New Student-Run International Investment Fund
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
- MAP Project Impact Through Photos and Words
MAP Project Impact Through Photos and Words
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
- A Global Perspective on Healthcare Delivery
A Global Perspective on Healthcare Delivery
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
- Former WDI Intern Remembers “Gem Experiences”
Former WDI Intern Remembers “Gem Experiences”
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
- WDI-Sponsored MAP Teams Aim for Impact
WDI-Sponsored MAP Teams Aim for Impact
Thursday, March 21, 2019
- WDI’s Virtual Exchange Program Focus of Impact Report
WDI’s Virtual Exchange Program Focus of Impact Report
Thursday, March 14, 2019
- Perspective: Importance of Entrepreneurship in Promoting Human Dignity
Perspective: Importance of Entrepreneurship in Promoting Human Dignity
Monday, February 11, 2019
- A Look Back: WDI Impact in 2018
A Look Back: WDI Impact in 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
- Nov. Speaker: Using ‘Liquid Assets’ to Solve Global Water Crisis
Nov. Speaker: Using ‘Liquid Assets’ to Solve Global Water Crisis
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
- Intern Blog: How a Cashew Enterprise Empowers Women in Rural Bali
Intern Blog: How a Cashew Enterprise Empowers Women in Rural Bali
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
- Impact, Future of Data Innovations Topic of Talk
Impact, Future of Data Innovations Topic of Talk
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
- WDI Summer Interns Blog About Work, Life Overseas
WDI Summer Interns Blog About Work, Life Overseas
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
- Winners Crowned in WDI 25th Anniversary Case Competition
Winners Crowned in WDI 25th Anniversary Case Competition
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
- WDI Global Impact Interns Begin Summer Projects
WDI Global Impact Interns Begin Summer Projects
Monday, May 14, 2018
- Speaker Series Welcomes Entrepreneurship Expert Bayrasli
Speaker Series Welcomes Entrepreneurship Expert Bayrasli
Thursday, January 25, 2018
- WDI Launches First M2GATE Group, EMU, WSU Students Invited to Apply
WDI Launches First M2GATE Group, EMU, WSU Students Invited to Apply
Friday, January 19, 2018
- WDI to Co-Host ‘Extreme by Design’ Film Screening, Discussion
WDI to Co-Host ‘Extreme by Design’ Film Screening, Discussion
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
- ZLI, WDI Launch ‘MADE’ Entrepreneurship Project
ZLI, WDI Launch ‘MADE’ Entrepreneurship Project
Thursday, December 7, 2017
- Speaker: Foreign Policy Impacts Entrepreneurs in Latin America
Speaker: Foreign Policy Impacts Entrepreneurs in Latin America
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
- Pro Mujer CEO to Discuss Gender, Financial Equity
Pro Mujer CEO to Discuss Gender, Financial Equity
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
- Deaton Says Private Sector Vital to Reducing Global Poverty
Deaton Says Private Sector Vital to Reducing Global Poverty
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
- A New Lecture Series Honors Gerson
A New Lecture Series Honors Gerson
Monday, October 9, 2017
- Two Videos Celebrate WDI History, Namesake
Two Videos Celebrate WDI History, Namesake
Thursday, October 5, 2017
- A New E-Book Chronicles WDI’s Past, Present, Future
A New E-Book Chronicles WDI’s Past, Present, Future
Thursday, October 5, 2017
- Perspective: Cash, Trees, Honey and Bees – Enticing Farmers to Eco-stewardship
Perspective: Cash, Trees, Honey and Bees – Enticing Farmers to Eco-stewardship
Monday, September 11, 2017
- WDI Alum: Adaptive Innovation in Malawi
WDI Alum: Adaptive Innovation in Malawi
Thursday, July 13, 2017
- WDI Alum: How a Career in China’s Energy Sector Began Over Tea
WDI Alum: How a Career in China’s Energy Sector Began Over Tea
Thursday, May 25, 2017
- ‘Entrepreneurship is the Answer’
‘Entrepreneurship is the Answer’
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
- MBA Students Begin MAP Project Work
MBA Students Begin MAP Project Work
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
- WDI Alum: An Uncomfortable Summer Built Business Acumen
WDI Alum: An Uncomfortable Summer Built Business Acumen
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
When Mary Fritz thinks back to her 2012 WDI summer internship in India, she remembers the oppressive heat, the bugs, and her inability to communicate. But the business lessons she took from the experience were well worth the discomfort. - Launching, Scaling Global Health Innovations Next WDI Talk Topic
Launching, Scaling Global Health Innovations Next WDI Talk Topic
Friday, January 6, 2017
- Early Rejection Still Leads To Global Health Career
Early Rejection Still Leads To Global Health Career
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
For Kallol Mukherji, not getting hired in 2009 for a research assistant job at WDI led to a “life-changing” career in global health.
- Video Interview: Solar Entrepreneur Talks About Bringing Light To India
Video Interview: Solar Entrepreneur Talks About Bringing Light To India
Thursday, December 22, 2016
- Partnering To Bring Impact To Organizations and Students
Partnering To Bring Impact To Organizations and Students
Monday, November 21, 2016
- WDI Speaker to Explore Scaling Solar in India
WDI Speaker to Explore Scaling Solar in India
Thursday, November 17, 2016
- WDI Alum’s Journey From Pro Bono Adviser to Social Enterprise Pro
WDI Alum’s Journey From Pro Bono Adviser to Social Enterprise Pro
Monday, October 3, 2016
- Early WDI Intern Credits Summer In Poland For International “Sea Legs”
Early WDI Intern Credits Summer In Poland For International “Sea Legs”
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
- Former Intern Thinks Often About Internship, Namesake
Former Intern Thinks Often About Internship, Namesake
Thursday, May 12, 2016
- Moscow-Based WDI Alumnus Values Student Project Experiences
Moscow-Based WDI Alumnus Values Student Project Experiences
Thursday, April 7, 2016
- WDI Alum: Changing Course from Assembly Line to Saving Lives
WDI Alum: Changing Course from Assembly Line to Saving Lives
Thursday, February 18, 2016
- Vaccine Economics, Access Topic Of WDI Talk
Vaccine Economics, Access Topic Of WDI Talk
Friday, February 5, 2016
- Watch WDI Talk On Need For New Ways To Measure Development Impact
Watch WDI Talk On Need For New Ways To Measure Development Impact
Thursday, January 21, 2016
- WDI Refocuses Research Initiatives
WDI Refocuses Research Initiatives
Friday, January 15, 2016
- Weekend MBA Student Teams Advance Education Mission
Weekend MBA Student Teams Advance Education Mission
Thursday, January 14, 2016
- Shanghai-Based Vice President Reflects on WDI Internship
Shanghai-Based Vice President Reflects on WDI Internship
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
- MBA Teams New Tool For Education Initiative
MBA Teams New Tool For Education Initiative
Thursday, December 10, 2015
- Watch WDI Speaker David Griswold Nov. 4 Talk
Watch WDI Speaker David Griswold Nov. 4 Talk
Thursday, November 5, 2015
- Is Coffee Best Served With Sustainability?
Is Coffee Best Served With Sustainability?
Friday, October 30, 2015
- WDI Summer Interns, MAP Teams To Discuss Projects At Expo
WDI Summer Interns, MAP Teams To Discuss Projects At Expo
Thursday, October 1, 2015
- WDI Intern Looks Back At Time In Bangladesh
WDI Intern Looks Back At Time In Bangladesh
Monday, July 13, 2015
- 2015 WDI Interns Blog About Summer Abroad
2015 WDI Interns Blog About Summer Abroad
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
- WDI Class of 2015 Summer Interns Head Overseas
WDI Class of 2015 Summer Interns Head Overseas
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
- Next WDI Speaker To Discuss Financial Tools To Fend Off Poverty
Next WDI Speaker To Discuss Financial Tools To Fend Off Poverty
Friday, December 5, 2014