Career Talk Story with Dr. Anand Yang: From Colonial Histories to Global Affairs

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM (HST) / Register here

Interested in careers that bridge academic research and international impact? Join us for a virtual Career Talk Story event focused on exploring professional journeys in global affairs and Asian studies.

This session features Dr. Anand Yang, Professor of History and International Studies at the University of Washington, who will share how his early focus on colonial South Asian history developed into a broader engagement with global affairs and comparative Asian studies. The conversation will highlight how academic interests can evolve across disciplines and lead to impactful international careers.

This event is part of the Careers in Asia-Pacific Affairs (CAPA) initiative, co-sponsored by the Departments of Asian Studies and Pacific Islands Studies, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for Pacific Island Studies, the Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs, and the East Asia National Resource Center.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your scholarly interests can translate into a meaningful global career.