AAS is thrilled to have two new post-docs with us this fall: Carrie Geng and Ningning Huang. Carrie joins us all the way from Somerville, MA. Last November, she earned her PhD from Harvard University. As gorgeous as it is on the East Coast, Carrie is happy to be here in the heart of the Midwest. She’s excited to get involved with our local farm-share programs, and explore our fall activities....

Professor Susan Koshy was recently featured as an LAS Expert. Check out her profile below, written by Dave Evensen. Susan Koshy, a professor of English and Asian American studies, relies upon a unique perspective to study and write about colonialism,...

The Department of Asian American Studies celebrates Professor Maryam Kashani, who has been selected as one of four 2024 Conrad Humanities Scholars from the College of Liberal Arts. The Conrad Humanities Scholars Award recognizes promising mid-career scholars and provides financial support for continued achievement, research, and scholarship in humanities. The designation is for five years....

AAS is proud to welcome our newest faculty member, Dr. Keva X. Bui! Dr. Bui has previously taught and worked at UCSD, Pomona College, and Pennsylvania State University.  Their work examines the entanglements of race and war as they shape everyday life under U.S. empire. Their research and teaching spans Asian American studies, feminist science and technology studies, and critical...