KU Global Scholars to showcase international research at annual symposium
LAWRENCE — Seven University of Kansas seniors will present their internationally focused research at the Global Scholars Research Symposium. The public is invited to attend this year’s symposium, which will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. April 23 in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
For the presenters, the event is the culmination of the Global Scholars program, which provides intercultural learning opportunities and faculty-mentored research experiences for highly motivated students with an interest in international studies.
The symposium showcases the students’ diverse research, from mental health in Japan and reproductive health education in Bangladesh to economically efficient manners for achieving energy security.
Most of the seniors presenting are members of the 2024 cohort of Global Scholars. As sophomores, the students were selected for their demonstrated interest in global and international studies and potential for continued high academic achievement and leadership. As part of the program, students participated in a semesterlong seminar on peace, war and security taught by Brittnee Carter, associate professor of political science.
“This talented cohort has worked hard to undertake research on global topics that help us understand pressing issues around the world,” said Elizabeth MacGonagle, director of the program and associate professor of history and African & African-American studies.
The following Global Scholars are scheduled to present:
- Taylor Doyle, Shawnee, is studying political science, multimedia journalism and global & international studies.
- Andrew Fewins, Shawnee, is studying economics and global & international studies.
- Hannah Loub, Manhattan, is studying journalism and global & international studies.
- Kevinh Nguyen, Topeka, is studying applied computing in economics.
- Natalie Scholz, Fairway, is studying Chinese and Japanese.
Jack Shaw, Overland Park, is studying history and American studies. - Harini Sreekanth, of Bangalore, India, is studying political science and philosophy.