Some of the sessions that I attended at the Association for Asian Studies Conference covered innovative teaching models, curatorial strategies, challenges of technology, and the importance of context, resonance, and ethical awareness. Three-Stage Pedagogical Model (Material Culture in Buddhist Studies) Stage 1: Material Analysis Essay Students select a Buddhist object/site from digital collections or databases. Tasks: Close observation, contextual analysis, religious function

I attended the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Conference in Vancouver, Canada. This was a remarkable experience to immerse myself in Asian studies and be surrounded by scholars in the field. The AAS is the world’s largest academic gathering dedicated to the study of Asia. It brought together students, scholars, educators, and professionals from across the globe to share research and build collaboration in the field of Asian Studies. With more than 3,900 attendee

I have become fascinated by the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project and all their research and education of Oregon’s early Chinese residents. Chinese Immigrants and Chinese Americans helped established the infrastructure and economies of Oregon. Living in Southern Oregon, the history is prevalent with impact if Chinese workers on the railroads and mining. The Buck Rock Tunnel Project is the historical context of the Buck Rock Tunnel as an interpretive undertaking designed to rec