Texas A&M University Race & Ethnic Studies Institute

Two doctoral students gain dissertation support through the RESI-Cantú Graduate Research Fellowship. This fellowship, on its Fifth award cycle, is a collaborative program between The Race & Ethnic Studies Institute and The Carlos H. Cantú Endowment & Scholarship Fund. Read more about the fellowship and recipients, Jacquita N. Johnson, MPH Cristina Nader, here: tx.ag/meTLuWF #tamuresi

Join us for a colloquium, on November 14, led by Dr. Adrian Chavana, Assistant Professor of History at Texas A&M. This talk explores the ways in which Indigenous people in San Antonio navigated the Spanish colonial order in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century to not only ensure their own survival, but towards some upward social mobility. Add to calendar: tx.ag/JiieUl0 #tamuresi

Join us November 8 for a works-in-progress (WIP) workshop featuring RESI Graduate Student Affiliates This one day workshop is intended as a collaborative space in which students receive constructive feedback on a WIP manuscript. Audience members will have the opportunity to serve as thought partners, ask questions, and provide reflections. Registration is required Register here: tx.ag/fZ1Pkin

Join us on November 7, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in LAAH 453 for an important discussion with Dr. Stella Flores , a leading expert in higher education and public policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Flores will address The State of Latinx Education Across the States: The Factors That Matter, exploring how state and federal policies impact college access and completion for low-income and underrepresented populations, including immigrant and English Learner students. This event is organized by the Latino/a & Mexican American Studies (LMAS) Program, in collaboration with the Race & Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI) and the Educational Administration & Human Resource Development (EAHR) program. Dr. Flores brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having published extensively on key issues such as demographic changes in U.S. schools, affirmative action, and financial aid policies. Her insights will shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing Latinx students in higher education today. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a distinguished scholar and discuss critical issues in education! Add to your calendar: tx.ag/E1m3B73

The second annual Lorefest is approaching, celebrating the rich tradition of spooky folklore and showcasing the talents of Performance and Visual Studies students. This event provides a unique opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in the captivating world of storytelling, highlighting the creativity and artistry of emerging performers. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and support these talented students as they showcase their craft. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of folklore through the eyes of these young artists Click the link to add to your calendar : tx.ag/BiTiRRb

We invite full-time faculty and researchers at TAMU to submit research proposals that include race and/or ethnicity as a central focus for our Interdisciplinary Faculty Seed Grant. This initiative is expected to support one to two new pilot projects. The projects must demonstrate collaboration between at least two department representatives. At least one faculty member must be in the College of Arts & Sciences Deadline to apply is November 1 Learn more and apply at: tx.ag/gCQuYYv #tamuresi

Last year was our most active and successful year to date. We can't wait to show you what's coming next. 🏫 🎊 👍🏾 Read more about our institute and our director's, Darrel W., improvements: tx.ag/RESI2024 #tamuresi #researchfirst

This semester, Dr. Mark Zoran, Dean of Arts & Sciences, delivered his first State of the College address. 🏫 During his address, Dr. Zoran outlined the college’s key strengths and opportunities. Including a special mention of the research and impact our institute is currently engaging in. Take a listen to Zoran’s words about what’s coming from the Race & Ethnic Studies Institute. To watch his full address visit: tx.ag/lGxAbGT #tamuresi

Join our faculty affiliates, Takkara Brunson, Rebecca Hankins, and Portia Owusu, for a panel on October 16 at 1:30 PM in MSC 2406. 🗣 📖 Our affiliates will be joined by Chayla Haynes Davison, Christine Stanley, and ArCasia James-Gallaway. Don't miss the opportunity to learn and listen as they provide their research expertise in Black women's studies. This panel is a part of a book lecture featuring Linda Perkins and her book "To Advance the Race: Black Women's Higher Education from the Antebellum Era to the 1960s." This lecture will also feature a breakfast with graduate students and an open Q&A from the audience. 🙋🏿♀️Register to attend one or both events in person at: https://lnkd.in/gqueWQFf 👩🏿💻Register to attend events virtually at: https://lnkd.in/g8pV-uBH

With the support of the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute’s Interdisciplinary Faculty Seed Grant, a dedicated team of Hispanic graduate and undergraduate students, guided by Dr. Mahua Choudhury, is tackling a critical issue: preeclampsia. This serious pregnancy complication often goes undetected until it's too late, endangering both mothers and babies. The Interdisciplinary Faculty Seed Grant funds pilot projects that address current racial and ethnic social problems. RESI awards multiple grants of $5,000 to $10,000 each. Deadline for faculty to apply is November 1, 2024. Read More Here: tx.ag/15kVI3b