Publishing Workshop
In Spring 2018, the Asian Studies Graduate Student Organization hosted a Publishing Workshop where students learned how to make their academic papers publishable. Workshop Speaker for the event was PhD candidate Zenel Garcia. Benefits of publications include the following:
- Visibility
- Credibility
- Academic Job Qualification
- Research Experience
Graduate Student Conference
In Spring 2018, the Asian Studies Graduate Student Organization hosted a Graduate Student Conference where four M.A. Asian Studies students presented research on their Master’s Essay/Thesis topics.
Presentations
- “To Balance or Bandwagon? China’s Monopoly over the Mekong River and the Responses from Downstream States”
- Phillip Guerreiro
- “Chiyo-ni and Yukinobu: History and Recognition of Japanese Women Artists”
- Kara Medema
- “The Impact of Beauty Culture in South Korea: A Society Geared Toward Physical Appearance”
- Ashley Webb
- “The Making of Chinese Art: A Study of Charles Lang Freer’s Collecting Activities and Art Collection”
- Yiqin Sun
Graduate Student Conference and Alumni Reception
In Fall 2017, the Asian Studies Graduate Student Organization hosted a Graduate Student Conference and Alumni Reception where three M.A. Asian Studies students presented their thesis topics.
Presentations
- “Zen Master Dogen’s (1200-1253) Enlightenment Experience: A Text-Historical and Linguistic Analysis of Traditional and Modern Sources”
- Katrina Ankrum, Respondent: Dr. Steven Heine
- “Monstrous Maternity: Folkloric Expressions of the Feminine in Images of the Ubume”
- Michaela Prostak, Respondent: Lisa Brown
- “Student Movements in Japan: A Historical Analysis”
- Carlos Aponte, Respondent: Zenel Garcia
Learn How to Conference Successfully
In Fall 2015, the Asian Studies Alumni and Friends hosted the How to Conference Successfully Workshop, teaching students and Asian Studies alumni how to:
- Find Conferences
- Prepare and Submit Proposals
- Get Funding
- Present
- Network
