Outside Event: Started from the Bottom, Now We’re Here: From First-Gen College Student to Studying Immigrant Families in My PhD

Thursday, October 9 | 12-1pm

Learn how the journey of a first-gen college student and son of refugee immigrants inspired research on how U.S.-born children of immigrants reconcile cultural differences with their foreign-born parents.

Nathan Lieng, PhD Candidate in Human Development and Family Science

Nathan will share about his journey and how it led him to pursue a PhD to make his community’s experiences more visible and understood. Nathan will present findings from his research on parent-child relationships in Asian American immigrant families, highlighting the often-overlooked complexity, bond, and emotional depth within these families. Nathan will also discuss ways students can get involved in research on campus.

The AAARCC hosts a Lunch and Learn guest speaker series each semester on Thursdays from 12pm-1pm at the AAARCC (915 5th St.) or a campus specific location (listed for each session). Each Lunch and Learn features diverse faculty, staff, and students sharing their research or expertise. We believe each Lunch and Learn session poses a valuable opportunity for students to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions. We cater lunches from a variety of local businesses in the greater West Lafayette community.

This event starts promptly at 12pm. This is a hybrid event. In-person seating is limited to the first 50 attendees. Please consider joining us over Zoom at: bit.ly/aaarccLL

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