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2026 Purdue
The Intersection of Humanities and Sciences
Saturday, March 28, 2026
(See Program for Welcome Reception on Friday, March 27, 2026)
RAWL 1057, 1062 | STEW 190
Purdue University
School of Languages and Cultures Graduate Student Committee
Contacts: Diana Torres (torresa1[at]purdue.edu) and Akari Osumi (aosumi[at]purdue.edu)
The Purdue School of Languages and Cultures Graduate Student Committee is proud to present the 2026 SLC Graduate Symposium. This year’s theme, "Intersections of Humanities and Sciences," encourages a rich dialogue between humanistic inquiry and scientific approaches.
By bringing together emerging scholars from diverse fields, we explore how literary, cultural, and language pedagogical studies intersect with empirical, technological, and interdisciplinary methods. Our program addresses complex questions regarding texts, pedagogical methods, communication, and the fundamental human experience.
Dr. William A. Nericcio
Dr. William A. Nericcio
We are honored to welcome Dr. William A. Nericcio as our 2026 keynote speaker. Dr. Nericcio is the Director of MALAS (Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences) program and a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at San Diego State University, with additional appointments in Chicana/o Studies and the Center for Latin American Studies.
A prominent scholar of cultural studies, visual culture, and media representation. Dr. Nericcio is widely known for his influential work Tex[t]-Mex: Seductive Hallucinations of “Mexicans” in America, as well as the co-authored Talking #browntv and the co-edited volume Cultural Studies in the Digital Age. Across his books, essays, and the long-running Tex[t] Mex and Mextasy projects, Dr. Nericcio investigates the shifting terrain of stereotypes, popular culture, and identity in the U.S.
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Nericcio will present on his current book project, Robotic Erotic Electric.
*English-ASL Interpretation will be provided for the duration of the event.
Thanks to our sponsors!
Thanks to our sponsors!
This event is sponsored by the following departments and organizations.
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
School of Languages and Cultures
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of English
Digital Humanities
Department of Philosophy
Comparative Literatue Program
Purdue University College of Education
Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association
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