Please join us on Zoom from 9:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m. PDT on Thursday, September 21, 2023, for the Summer Research Incubator Symposium. Students will share their research projects in sessions organized by area of research inquiry, followed by Q&A with the audience.
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What are the environmental injustices impacting communities of color in Los Angeles and how are they resisting?
Moderator: Maritza Geronimo
David Aguilar, "Echoes of Injustice and Voices of Resilience: Exploring Lifelong Exposure to Environmental Hazards in East Los Angeles"
Wendy Dimas, "Corner Store to Grocery Store Initiatives in South L.A"
Angela Gonzales-Torres, "Save Avenue 34: Environmental Injustice in Lincoln Heights and Community Resistance to Capitalist Developers"
Shelby Lim, "The Need for Green (Spaces) Within Metropolitan Areas: A Case-Study of Koreatown, Los Angeles"
How do we address translation and the role is plays - past, present, and future - within the struggle for social justice and equity?
Moderator: Jason Araújo
Erin Bashir, "Translation and Islamophobia: How Subtitles Enable Oppression"
Alyssa Fuentes, "English Serving as the Medium of Instruction in the Philippines"
Kelly Kieu, "The Genderless AI Assistant: Investigating Gender-Neutral Language in ChatGPT"
Ellie Park, "Access to Social Justice in California Courts Through the Use of Court Interpreters"
How do labor and migration intersect in Los Angeles?
Moderator: Iris Ramirez
Stephanie Ayala, "What is the role of migration and labor in the upward educational trajectories of first-generation Latino/a students?"
Loc Bui, "Challenge for Growth Or a Burden: a Study About Undocumented, Refugee, and Immigrant Students"
Brayan Lopez Llamas, "SoCal Exodus: How Changing Population Rates Impact the Future of the Inland Empire"
Geraldine Perez, "Know Your Rights: Life, Labor, and Legality in the Central Valley"
How does social media support, enhance, or challenge contemporary social justice concerns in North America?
Moderator: Miya Shaffer
Juan Padilla, "COVID-19 and Disinformation in the Hispanic Community of Salinas"
Julie Valdez, "The Virtual Mobilization for Gun Control: How TikTok Creators Influence the Debate"
Melody Yuan, "Who Do You Believe?: Parasocial Responses to Sexual Assault"
How are schools addressing disability as a component of social justice?
Moderator: Fernanda Castellon
Nai’a Pham, "Exploring Accessibility of Academic Accommodations for Autistic College Students"
Maureen Anyadike, "Autism Inclusion: Supporting Students in the Classroom"
Cristopher Espino, "Understanding Societal Progression: Sex Education for Students with Disabilities"
Julia Most, "The Role of Urban High School Vice Principles in Inclusion"