The AZ Undergrad History Research Symposium - "Prospecting the Past," held on April 19-20, 2024, showcased vibrant discussions and scholarly presentations given by undergraduate researchers. Explore a curated gallery of images below that capture just some moments from the event.
Photo Credit: April 20th photos courtesy of the University of Arizona
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student MicahPaul Sherman engages with faculty discussant, Dr. Albert Welter, as he presents his work, “The Evolution of Fascism in Japan: An Analysis of Pre-Post War Japan,” during the panel, "Transnational Movements and Perennial Perceptions: Identity Formation, Power Trends, and Politics in the Asia Pacific Region."
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Jonathan Gentile presenting his research “Cold War Weaponization of the ‘Tatar Yoke’” during the panel, "Homeland and Hegemony: Accounts of Struggle, Identity, and Resilience in Central Eurasia."
April 20, 2024 -- History Department graduate students Zelin Pei (left) and Johanne Harrigan (right) volunteering at the registration table for the AZ Undergrad History Research Symposium.
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Daniela Gonzalez smiling as she presents her work, “The True Kazakh: The Dombra,” during the panel, "Homeland and Hegemony: Accounts of Struggle, Identity, and Resilience in Central Eurasia."
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Madi Rawls listens to comments from panel discussant Dr. Susan Crane as she presents her work, “Impressionism, Photography, and Brain Science,” during the panel, "Cathartic Connections? Icons, Art, and Transformation Across Time and Space"
April 20, 2024 -- Panel chair Dr. Albrecht Classen engages with undergraduate students during the panel, "Homeland and Hegemony: Accounts of Struggle, Identity, and Resilience in Central Eurasia."
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Melissa Hamann presenting slides from her presentation, “‘Cherry Bomb’: The Role of Female Rage in Amplifying Feminism and Reproductive Rights” on the panel, "Swimming Pools, Runaways, Media, and Murder: Examining Discrimination in the United States."
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate students Tom Poulsen (left) and Mason Maltbie (right) chat between panels during the symposium.
April 20, 2024 -- Head of the History Department Dr. Katherine Morrissey (left), Symposium Chair Dr. David Pietz (center), and panel chair Dr. Albert Welter (right) chat with each other during a break between panels.
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Frances LaBianca (center) responds to an audience question on her presentation, “Catch and Release - Police Recording Laws and Chilling Effects on Journalists.” Two of her fellow presenters, Skylar Fry (right) and Yuechen Pei (far right) listen attentively as she speaks.
April 20, 2024 -- Book display by the University of Arizona Press. Titles being showcased include Chicano Communists and the Struggle for Social Justice by Enrique M. Buelna, We are the Scars by Sarah Hernandez, Pyrocene Park by Stephen J. Pyne, Strong Hearts and Healing Hands by Clifford E. Trafzer, and Mexican Waves by Sonia Robles.
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate students Jonathan Gentile (far left) and Carmen Roe (left) laugh while chatting with Dr. Paul Milliman (right) during a break between panels.
April 20, 2024 -- Panel chair, Dr. Beth Plummer, engages with the audience and presenters (Alexander Hukill, Hannah Redman, and Carmen Roe) during the panel, "Mercenaries, Mystics, and Masters in Renaissance and Early Modern Europe."
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate presenter Baya Lamaiche glances at her slides during her presentation, “Leftist Influence on the Construction of the Palestinian Narrative: A Historical Analysis,” in the panel, "Paradox of Power: Revolt, Religion, and Recognition in Middle Eastern and North African Communities."
April 20, 2024 -- UA History Department Head, Dr. Katherine Morrissey, smiles from the audience as she watches the panel, "Mercenaries, Mystics, and Masters in Renaissance and Early Modern Europe."
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Belen Urreiztieta chats with Dr. Susan Crane (not pictured) during a break prior to her afternoon presentation, “Selling Opposition: The United States' Public and Private Reasons for Opposing Fidel Castro.”
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Samantha Storey and Dr. Patrick Baliani attentively watch a presentation.
April 20, 2024 -- Undergraduate student Shyla Barton presenting her work, “Unveiling the Kuril Islands Debate: Exploring Geopolitics, National Identity and Projection of Power."
April 19, 2024 -- Dr. Trever Getz (San Francisco State University) presenting his keynote address, “Sidewalk Archives and Doodled Manuscripts: The Importance of Doing History of, with, and by the Public."
April 19, 2024 -- Group photo of a number of our 2024 undergraduate presenters, UA faculty and staff, and History Department graduate students at the keynote dinner.
Questions? Contact:
Dr. David Pietz
dpietz@arizona.edu
AZ Undergrad History Research Symposium - "Prospecting the Past"
Follow Us on Social Media!
