Four Front pr

Our team decided to focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Gender Equality and Quality Education by examining the role of female educators in higher education. Our study began by comparing the presence of women professors in colleges and universities in the United States and in East Asian countries. To start our research, we looked at key terms such as gender and education. This topic was inspired by our professor, who highlighted the surprisingly low number of female professors in parts of Asia. Based on our initial research, China proved to be the most different from the U.S. due to its government oversight of higher education. This led us to focus on China’s policies and activities compared to those of the United States. By exploring these differences, we aim to understand the factors influencing gender disparities in academia.

Our Question to Answer:

What are the differences in policies, structural barriers, and leadership opportunities for women in academia between Asia and the United States? How do these metrics compare to the conversation being had about gender and inequality in Asia?

Farming is OK Nonprofit

Our team created a nonprofit initiative called “Farming is OK,” composed of people who strive to provide impoverished and underfunded communities with access to healthy, nutritious food products at reduced prices to promote healthy eating habits.

The nonprofit, “Farming is OK,” serves these communities by creating community gardens within neighborhoods that offer healthy produce, free seeds to start your own garden, and classes to teach how to care for your new plant, ensuring a large harvest.