Research Grant

Professor, Department of Geosciences
SUNY Buffalo State

Project Title: "Regional and Global Challenges to Circular Economy: An Analysis of the Manufacturing Sector in Cambodia"

Dr. Vanchan’s research project aims to examine challenges to the circular economy in Cambodia's manufacturing sector, focusing on the Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods (GFT) industry. The study will identify obstacles to a closed-loop production system and present findings on the sector's connection to regional and global production networks.

Research Grant

PhD candidate, CUNY Graduate Center

Project Title: "The King of the Road: Politics of Modernization in Manila"

Ms. Romea’s research explores the politics of modernization in Manila through the lens of the iconic jeepney. Investigating the government's modernization program and its impact on everyday life, Angela aims to unravel the complexities of class anxieties, traffic frustrations, and the negotiation of national symbols in the context of urban transportation.

Publication Grant

Professor, Department of History, LaGuardia Community College & CUNY Graduate Center

Project Title: "Prehistories of the War on Terror: A Critical Genealogy"

Dr. Miller’s publishing grant supports her work on an edited collection, "Prehistories of the War on Terror," which delves into the Pacific World's role in the ongoing conflicts associated with the War on Terror. The anthology argues for the continuity of older imperial systems and seeks to hire an indexer for this critical genealogy.