Research Seminar Series

Join us during U-Hour for an engaging research presentation and a delightful international food sampling! This event is jointly hosted by the OGSR and the CSUSM Committee of International Research. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and staff while exploring the fascinating international research conducted by our colleagues.

This event series will be held in the ACD 102 auditorium from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM on the specified dates. Each session will feature a food sampling from the honored geographic area, provided by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.

• October 15, 2024: France-Luce Benson, Femme Diaspora: Revolution, Resilience, and Womanhood (Haiti)
• November 19, 2024: Armaghan Ziaee, Amplifying Voices: Intersectional Approach to Gender, Space, and History in the Middle East (Iran)
• January 28, 2025: Elizabeth Ridder, Exploring Mediterranean Landscapes of the Bronze Age (Mediterranean)
• February 13, 2025: Erika Díaz-Almeyda, Milpas for the Future: Protecting and Reclaiming Traditional Agriculture (Mexico)
• February 25, 2025: Cecilia S. Uy-Tioco, Mobile Phones in the Philippines: Colonial Legacies and Global Neoliberal Rationalities (The Philippines)
• March 11, 2025: Gabriel Valle, Cali-Baja Foodways: Place-Based Foods and Traditions from an Emerging Borderlands Cuisine (Mexico - Baja California)
• March 27, 2025: Devan Romero, Examining Cross-Cultural Awareness and Global Health Perspectives: Impact of Short-Term Study Abroad in Italy and Science Identity (Italy)
• April 17, 2025: Tihomir Kostadinov, Taking the Pulse of the Ocean Biosphere from Space (Space)

04/29/2025 UPDATE: We are thrilled to announce that the International Research Seminar Series 2024-2025 was a resounding success! A heartfelt thank you to our 8 outstanding presenters, the 500 enthusiastic participants, and the numerous contributors who made this event possible. Your support and engagement were invaluable. If you want to know more about the 2024-2025 series, please check our infographics.