Research & Development Initiatives
The IAAD initiatives encompass the Institutes mission of enhancing Asia related research, promoting economic development and serving the local Asian American community. Towards these ends the IAAD provides three different types of initiatives:
Research
More than 31 faculty are affiliated with the IAAD. Their expertise and areas of research are in a wide range of interdisciplinary topics including:
- Chinese, Japanese, Korean and South Asian literature, linguistics, culture, philosophy and film
- East and South Asian history, economic theory, women and gender, political economy and social structures
- Asian American literature and culture, diasporas and history
Economic Development
The institute expresses its commitment to the economic development of Greater Binghamton by forming partnerships with various development entities and providing a range of services and resources, including:
- Conversational language tutorials in business Chinese
- Market and country analyses
- Customized workshops
- Asian cultural awareness workshops
- Asian economic and business assessments
- Asian American community-based research data and collection
- Adult and community education
- Community-based cultural events
- Graduate and undergraduate interns
Community Outreach
The IAAD focuses on partnering with Asian and Asian American civic groups and public educators to provide an array of educational and cultural services.
- Technical Assistance
- Educational and Tutorial services
- Asian cultural awareness workshops
- Undergraduate Interns
