Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The CUNY Thomas Tam Scholarship awards $1,000 to an individual qualified undergraduate student that is currently enrolled at any of the twenty-one colleges within CUNY, Asian or non-Asian, who has demonstrated creativity in the communication of the concerns of the Asian American community in areas such as health, education, culture, media, or advocacy/activism.
Cynthia Leung, a recent graduate in American Studies from Brooklyn College, explored the complex relationship between Asian American communities and public safety, particularly focusing on the experiences and perspectives of Chinese Americans regarding the police and criminal justice system.
Mental health issues in the Asian American community persist following a rise in hate crimes during the pandemic, researchers and advocates say, but few seek help, and those who do can’t find resources. Now, lawmakers must intervene, a recent report concludes.
Numerous factors – including immigration status, socioeconomic status and access to health care – contribute to differences in heart disease and stroke risks for Asian American people and may affect the many subgroups in this population differently, according to a new science report.
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is taking the lead in introducing The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024, aimed at making the health care system fair and more accessible to all.
Vicki Zheng (Baruch College) aims to support Asian American commuter students’ transitions to college by addressing mental health and cultural challenges. She partnered with Apex for Youth to launch a Discord channel for academic and social support, with plans to expand to more campuses in 2023-2024.