Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Population with Different Histories, Assets, and Needs
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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we would like to highlight the integral role that Asian Americans play in American history, the issues they face, and how Community Science is contributing to promoting the health and well-being of members of this diverse population.
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SPOTLIGHT ON:
Working Toward a Stronger, Diverse Nation
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Community Science has been at the forefront in advancing the field of immigrant integration by contributing to the understanding of the changing landscape of the U.S., defining what healthy integration of immigrants and refugees is, and studying how community-building strategies can contribute to immigrant integration, to name a few.
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| Staff Profile: Kumbie Madondo, Ph.D., Joins Community Science |
 Kumbie Madondo, Ph.D, Analyst, has extensive knowledge about racial and ethnic disparities in health and, in particular, trends and issues related to HIV/AIDS, poverty, and the role of technology in facilitating civic engagement. She is skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative studies, including the use of path analysis and other statistical models.
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What is Community Anyway?
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David Chavis and Kien Lee have published an article on the website of Stanford Social Innovation Review titled, "What is Community Anyway?" The article discusses the meaning of community and emphasizes the need for researchers, evaluators, and practitioners to consider its complexity as they design, implement, and study social change initiatives.
The entire article can be found HERE.
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Exploring School Diversity
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Community Science Associate, Jessika Bottiani, Ph.D., M.P.H., participated on a panel at the 2015 Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting on March 19-21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The panel explored the benefits and challenges of racial and ethnic heterogeneity and diversity and same-race peer representation in schools, with a focus on boys of color. Other panelists included faculty from the University of Virginia and the University of California, Los Angeles.
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