The Asian/American Studies Collective (AASC) is a graduate student-led research center affiliated with the Department of Asian American Studies at UC Santa Barbara. The research center aims to build an academic community for students undertaking research in Asian American Studies, especially through the PhD designated emphasis. The AASC also runs a regular schedule of programming and activities that spotlights local research and learning and brings academics beyond UCSB into dialogue with local faculty and students.
Students whose research engages substantially with Asian Americanist critique or themes are encouraged to get in touch with the AASC and join our mailing list and community. Prospective graduate students at UCSB who wish to pursue the PhD Designated Emphasis in Asian American Studies are also encouraged to reach out to current members.