A Fulbright scholar in the classroom and beyond: An interview with Derek Maus

22 May 2025
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Watch an interview with 2009–10 US Fulbright scholar Derek Maus, who talks about his experience in Graz and the positive impact it had on him and his career in both the short and long term.

 

Participating in one of Fulbright Austria's programs is often an important milestone in a program participant's life, but not the only important milestone. Derek Maus, who was a US Fulbright scholar in Austria with the American Studies Lecturing Award during the 2009–10 program year, recently informed us that he had reached a new milestone in his life: in 2024, he was selected to join the State University of New York's Distinguished Academy and appointed to the rank of distinguished professor. We reconnected with Derek to congratulate him on his appointment and to discuss his experience in Austria a decade and a half ago.

00:00 Intro
00:44 What made Derek's experience in Austria a high point in his career?
02:39 What motivated Derek to apply for a Fulbright grant in Austria?
04:43 In what ways did Derek's perspective on the US change after his stay in Austria?
07:39 How did Derek expanded and developed his connections with Austrian scholars since his grant period?
08:53 What advice does Derek have to future applicants and program participants?