Asian & Pacific Islander in Academia: Research Stories and Successes
Venue: Online Virtual Event, New River Valley
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Science on Tap - New River Valley
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Science on Tap - New River Valley presents an online virtual event titled "Asian & Pacific Islander in Academia: Research stories and successes" on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

This month’s Science on Tap NRV will include a panel discussion featuring graduate students and faculty at Virginia Tech. Join us to get a glimpse of the diverse, challenging and vibrant experiences of being Asian/Pacific Islander in academia.

Today, Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans (APIDA) make up roughly 6% of the population of the United States, and more than 10% of the student and faculty populations at Virginia Tech. While experiences of the APIDA community have largely been spoken about collectively, the community has roots in over 40 countries and a wide range of cultural identities.

Our panelists are:
• Sara Teemer Richards, Graduate student, Department of Biological Sciences
• Khanh To, Graduate student, Department of Geosciences
• Dr. Jennifer Sano-Franchini, Associate Professor, Department of English
• Minh Duong, Graduate student, Department of Food Science and Technology
• Na Xie, Graduate student, Department of Entomology
• Dr. Sweta Baniya, Assistant Professor, Department of English

Admission is free however registration is required.

Register at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcOChrj8oGNZxrck--TORHwGAg0aw0aJb.

Science on Tap - New River Valley is a monthly event with science-inspired speakers, performers, and discussions. We support bringing science to our community and our community’s support to local research.

We kick off the event with games, comedy, or other fun things. Then, an invited guest researcher demos their research. And then we'll discuss, ask questions, learn together and mingle.

Links:

• https://www.facebook.com/Science-on-Tap-New-River-Valley-377092182662944/
• https://www.instagram.com/scienceontapnrv/

For more information on the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Science-on-Tap-New-River-Valley-377092182662944 or https://www.facebook.com/events/227629389116957/ or https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcOChrj8oGNZxrck--TORHwGAg0aw0aJb.

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