From There to Here—My Asian American Journey

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Join us to hear the experiences and insights from Weike Wang, a Chinese American and award-winning author of the novels “Chemistry” and “Joan is Okay,” as well as Dianne Xiao, an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. This special broadcast celebrates Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month that recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

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What You Will Learn

  • Reflections on personal career paths and challenges facing Asian Americans in academia
  • How to diversify the portrayals of Asian Americans in art and media
  • How to bridge the gaps between science and art

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Meet the Experts

Weike Wang
Author

Dianne Xiao
Assistant Professor,
University of Washington

Paula Christopher
Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect,
American Chemical Society

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