On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Environment
A Mushroom’s Perspective on Chinese Environmental History
Jonathan Schlesinger, CEAS Postdoctoral Associate & Lecturer in History, will discuss Chinese environmental history.
Hopkins-Nanjing Center Info Session @ USC
The Hopkins-Nanjing Center (HNC) offers bilingual education focused on China's global interactions. Join an admissions session on Tuesday, October 24 for program details, application tips, and an application fee waiver to align with your academic and career goals.
Pacific Cities Green Transportation Conference: Mobility, Livability, and Economic Growth: Sustainability Lessons from the Pacific Rims
The Pacific Cities Sustainability Initiative presents a conference exploring California's sustainability policies to its counterparts in the Pacific Rim.
China's Air Pollution Problem: A Scientific Look Behind the Headlines
Two conferences will take place, one in Beijing (China) and one in Irvine (California, United States), gathering a range of scholars from around the world to discuss the issue and development of China's air pollution.
Urban Housing in China: Irrational Exuberance or Rapid Growth?
Indiana University's Research Center for Chinese Politics and Business (RCCPB) is proud to present a talk by Gregory K. Ingram, Former President and CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, entitled: "Urban Housing in China: Irrational Exuberance or Rapid Growth?"
Residential to Commercial Architecture Panel Discussion
The Chinese American Museum presents a talk with four iconic Architects who will discuss LA's urban landscape.
Climate Driven Building Design in China
The University of Kansas' Center for East Asian Studies presents a talk on climate-driven building design in China.
How Low (on Energy and Carbon) Can Buildings in China and the U.S. Go?
The Wlison Center's China Environment Forum presents a panel on the growing movement to reverse energy use increases in homes.
Conversation with Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet?
Join the WSCRC for a book talk with Barbara Finamore, Senior Strategic Director for Asia at the Natural Resources Defense Council and author of Will China Save the Planet?
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Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?