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Fulbright Association: The World at a Crossroads 47th Annual Conference – October 25-26, Washington D.C., November 8-9, Virtual

The Fulbright Association will be holding the World at a Crossroads 47th Annual Conference both in-person and online. October 25th-26th in Washington D.C. and November 8th-9th virtually.

 

CSDE External Affiliate David Swanson will be presenting the paper he co-authored with Rich Verdugo titled, “Population Aging in the Western Hemisphere: 2020 to 2050” in the virtual session on Friday, November 8th.

Session Title: Population Aging in the Western Hemisphere: 2020 to 2050 (SESS-4)

Session Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Session Time: 2:15:00 PM – 3:00:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Session Format: Presentation – Live Zoom Style

Focus Area: Security and Diplomacy

 

Visit the link to find out more about the event: Fulbright Conference | Annual Conference for Fulbright Alumni and Friends

Curran Delivers Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture

On October 17, 2024, CSDE Director Sara Curran was honored to give the Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture entitled “Past, Present, and Future Demographic Diversity in the U.S. and Washington.”  The talk was hosted by the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center.  Curran was introduced by CSDE Trainees Courtney Allen and CSDE alumna Dr. Aasli Nur.  In the talk, Curran discussed the idea of “to be counted is to be seen”, which is often taken for granted as foundational for democracy. The lecture discussed past and present ways in which demographic diversity has been measured and why, and also the intersectional complexities of measuring demographic diversity. Curran presents the history, politics, and statistics of changing demographic diversity in the U.S. and in Washington State, providing some perspectives on the implications of those dynamics. Dr. Curran also discussed some of the upcoming changes for observing demographic diversity in the future. You can view the lecture here.
Learn more about Samuel E. Kelly and his distinguished career at UW at this link.

Balderas Guzmán and Casey to Speak at Student-Led Symposium on Climate Change and Urban Planning

On November 6th, CSDE Affiliates Celina Balderas Guzmán (Landscape Architecture) and Joan Casey (Public Health) will participate in panels at a student-led symposium hosted by the Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Urban Design and Planning. The 2024 Annual Symposium is organized around the theme “Planning for a Changing Climate: Key Considerations.” Casey will participate in a panel discussion entitled “Climate Impact on Human and Ecological Well-being” and Balderas Guzmán will participate in a panel discussion entitled “Building Climate Resilience and Mitigation.” Read more about the event and register here.

CSSS Travel Grant Applications Now Open (Due 11/5/24)

CSSS offers a limited number of grants for graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers working with CSSS faculty affiliates to cover expenses associated with presenting research at conferences and attending workshops or courses.

These grants are awarded on a competitive basis after review by the CSSS Executive Committee. Preference is given to proposals which advance the long-term goals of CSSS, including: research in social statistics and quantitative methods in the social sciences, participation in and development of the CSSS academic community, courses, and tracks. These grants may also support collaborative research between social scientists and statisticians, and proposals for which other sources of support are not available.

Questions about CSSS Travel Grants should be directed to csss@uw.edu. Learn more here.

Berney, Hall, and Mooney Co-Author Study on Mobility Justice

Three CSDE Affiliates contributed to an article that was recently published in Health Equity. The article, entitled “Advancing Active Transportation Through Mobility Justice and Centering Community,” reports on a community-academic-policy partnership in which multiple stakeholder groups collaborated to identify opportunities for increasing non-motorized transportation and public transit access in South Seattle. Participatory research methods including interviews, photovoice, and mobility audits were used during the course of the study. Read the full article here.

Chan Cited in Article on the Chinese Hukou System

CSDE Affiliate Kam Wing Chan (Geography) was cited in a recent Outlook article on the Chinese Hukou System and comparative analysis with India’s caste-based reservations. In the article, which references Chan’s recent work “Internal Migration in China: Integrating Migration with Urbanization Policies and Hukou Reform (Policy Note 16),” the author explains how Chan’s analysis highlights the Hukou System’s linkages to specific localities and related implications. Read the full article here and the full policy brief here.