Dr. Yutian Tan mentored and sponsored four student research groups whose projects were selected for presentation at the 2026 Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (URSCA) Conference on May 24, 2026.
Developed from final projects in CHN 009 (Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture, Fall 2025), these presentations showcase students’ exploration of language, identity, linguistic landscape, and cultural interaction through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches:
- “Ibasho: A Fusion of Language, Family, and Cultural Identity”
Presenter: Joshua Fu - “Voices and Names: Language, Identity, and Opportunity”
Presenter: Marissa Anthony - “Language, Food, and Cultural Identity in an Immigrant Chinese Restaurant”
Presenters: Yuhan Long, Yiwei Zheng, and Mujincan Wang - “Mama's Dumplings: Identity and Community in Linguistic Landscape”
Presenters: Caroline Crowe
Congratulations, Dr. Yutian Tan and students from CHN 009 Fall 2025!