Here is the program for the GPASC 2016 Undergraduate Research Conference to be held on Saturday, April 16, at Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA.
PROGRAM FOR GPASC UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 16, 2016
9:00-9:30AM
Registration and continental breakfast Olin 104 (Lounge)
9:30-10:45AM Session I
Panel A. Culture: Ancient and Modern Olin 103
Chair: Prof. Matthew Mizenko
Patrick McTear, “The Iconography of Bhaiṣajyaguru,” Penn State Abington, Faculty Advisor: Pierce Salguero
Chukyi Kyaping, “The Unintended Legacy of Hellenism: The Development and Dissemination of the Buddha Image,” Ursinus College, Faculty Advisor: Hugh Clark
Binglei Yan, “Du Shiniang Sinks Her Jewel Box in Anger: A Story to Defend Folk Literature,” Bryn Mawr College, Faculty Advisor: Shiamin Kwa
Melvin Ellis, “Apocalyptic Japan,” Ursinus College, Faculty Advisor: Matthew Mizenko
Panel B. Politics: Domestic and Global Olin 107
Chair: Prof. Shigehiro Suzuki
Yusi Du, “Delicious Appetizer before Big Dinner: What Political Implication Did Xi’s Anti-corruption Campaign Reveal,” Bryn Mawr College, Faculty Advisor: Seung-Youn Oh
Evan McKernon, “The Bent Eagle: The Violation of Traditional American Principles in U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Asia (1899-1913),” Saint Joseph’s University, Faculty Advisor: Thomas Buckley
Patrick Riley, “American Deterrence: The Struggle for Unity Between China and Taiwan in the 1950’s,” Villanova University, Faculty Advisor: Shigehiro Suzuki
Piper Martz, “Sowing Seeds for Strategic Partnership: Understanding the Role of Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment in Agriculture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Brazil,” Bryn Mawr College, Faculty Advisor: Seung-Youn Oh
Patrick Hardy, “China Past and China Future: An Analysis of Chinese Economic Transition,” Villanova University, Faculty Advisor: Hailin Zhou
Panel C. Work and Play Olin 108
Chair: Prof. Ayako Kano
Kaitlyn Ugoretz, “Who Cares for the Care Workers? A Case Study of the Feminization of Foreign Workers in Japan,” University of Pennsylvania, Faculty Advisor: Ayako Kano
Shawn Dell Kelley, “Shadows in the Mirror: How the Japanese Entertainment Industry Reflects on Society,” University of Pennsylvania, Faculty Advisor: Ayako Kano
Kelly White, “Sweet Escapes: Escapism and the Cultural Influences on Dance-hostesses in 1920’s to 1940’s Shanghai,” Saint Joseph’s University, Faculty Advisor: James Carter
Danielle Cullen, “Sharing Health in Indonesia,” Saint Joseph’s University, Faculty Advisor: Amber Abbas
11:00-12:15 PM Session II
Panel A. Politics of Identity Olin 103
Chair: Prof. James Carter
Fatimah Cassim Madha, “Gender and Sexuality: Evolving Understandings in Muslim Communities,” Arcadia University, Faculty Advisor: Rob Buscher
Stephanie Rauch, “Survivors of Shanghai,” Saint Joseph’s University, Faculty Advisor: James Carter
Matthew Robert Kent, “China and Its Women,” Saint Joseph’s University, Faculty Advisor: James Carter
Rosendo Lopez-Duran, “On the Methodology for Analyzing Discrimination against Burakumin,” Ursinus College, Faculty Advisor: Matthew Mizenko
Panel B. Developments in Japanese Society Olin 107
Chair: Prof. Masako Nakagawa
Brianna Evans, “Changing the Mindset to Reduce the Jishi: Social and Psychological Reasons for Japan’s High Suicide Rate,” University of Pennsylvania, Faculty Advisor: Ayako Kano
Shane Metivier, “Searching for the Next Place in Society,” West Chester University, Faculty Advisor: Michael Di Giovine
Harrison Bade, “The Culture of Car Modification in Japan and the United States,” Villanova University, Faculty Advisor: Masako Hamada
Sean Locke, “Japanese Westernization of Business: From Zaibatsu to Bijinesu,” Villanova University, Faculty Advisor: Masako Nakagawa
Panel C. Constructions of Meaning Olin 108
Chair: Prof. Qian (Stephanie) Sun
Keeley Tulio, “The Red Lanterns as Boxer Propaganda,” Saint Joseph’s University, Faculty Advisor: James Carter
Darrah Hewlett, “Anime and Identity: The Reception of Sailor Moon by Adolescent American Fans,” Ursinus College, Faculty Advisor: Matthew Mizenko
Eliott Oblander, “The Politics of [Mis]Translation,” University of Pennsylvania, Faculty Advisor: Ayako Kano
12:15-1:45 PM
Luncheon Wismer Center, Bears’ Den
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Hugh Clark, Ursinus College
“A Professor’s Path to (De)Constructing China.”
2:00-3:15 PM Session III
Panel A. Nationalisms and Ethnicities Olin 103
Chair: Prof. Hailin Zhou
Xiaomeng Hu, “The Illusion of Chinese Online Nationalism: A Case Study of Nationalistic Expressions about the 2015 China Victory Day Parade on Chinese Microblogging,” Bryn Mawr College, Faculty Advisor: Seung-Youn Oh
Catheline Phan, “The Terms and Regulations of Freedom – Vietnamese Agency in the Face of American Imperialism,” Haverford College, Faculty Advisor: Andrew Friedman
Duncan Montague, “Turkish Nationalism and the Kurds,” Saint Joseph’s University, Faculty Advisor: Amber Abbas
Krystian Seebert, “A Culture of Indifference: Koreatown Riots and Asian Racial Issues,” Villanova University, Faculty Advisor: Hailin Zhou
Panel B. Grains: Sociocultural Sustenance Olin 107
Chair: Prof. Hugh Clark
Corinne Cichowicz, “The History of Grains Throughout the World,” Ursinus College, Faculty Advisor: Hugh Clark
Heidi Maurer, “Maize,” Ursinus College, Faculty Advisor: Hugh Clark
Benjamin Klybor, “Rye: A Grain that Is Hardly Used” Ursinus College, Faculty Advisor: Hugh Clark
3:20 PM Closing Reception and Announcement of Paper Awards
Olin 104 Lounge
Greater Philadelphia Asian Studies Consortium 