Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The grant obtained by Physics and Astronomy Professor Yuhang Ren funds a project to enable control of electron spins and their long-distance interactions (over many interatomic spacings) using a spin pattern called persistent spin helix. This pattern, created and controlled by applying an electric field in ultra-thin oxide layers, offers a new way to link … Read more
Biology Professor Weigang Qiu and an international team mapped the complete genetic makeup of 47 strains of Lyme disease-causing and related bacteria from around the world, creating a powerful tool for identifying the bacterial strains that infect patients. Researchers said this could enable more accurate diagnostic tests and treatments tailored to the bacteria causing each … Read more
This challenge invites community-driven proposals to raise greater awareness of hate crimes and address bullying, hate, and bias to promote healthier communities.
The increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander voter registration, compared to 2020, was more than double the increase of both new Black and white voters.
This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, a pivotal moment in our Vietnamese diaspora community and a transformative year for Vietnamese people around the world filled with reflections on our journeys and how our families and communities have evolved.
Resist Recycle Regenerate is a youth program that seeks to intersect art and activism through building women-centric leadership within the Chinatown community. RRR’s youth mentorship program model promotes young women as leaders and role models to inspire growth and leadership development in their peers through art-making. Former fellows can become program leaders, mentoring and guiding … Read more