The 2021 Alfie Scholars Junior Conference took place on September 2-3, 2021.

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Schedule
2021
Thursday, September 2nd
10:20 AM

Underemployment:  Why it Matters and  its  Consequences

Lia Matias, Seattle University

10:20 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

Racial Disparities in Healthcare: A Problem Due to Systemic Racism

Serah Ombongi, Seattle University

10:45 AM - 11:10 AM

11:30 AM

Chhaoupadi  (Menstruation Taboo)

Salina Timalsina, Seattle University

11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

11:55 AM

Underrepresentation of Cambodian Women in Politics and Leadership Roles

Phanghouy Chea, Seattle University

11:55 AM - 12:20 PM

12:45 PM

Sex Trafficking in Nepal: A Rising Concern For All

Sirish Gurung, Seattle University

12:45 PM - 1:10 PM

1:10 PM

Food Waste in American Households

Plamedi Diakubama, Seattle University

1:10 PM - 1:25 PM

Friday, September 3rd
10:20 AM

Hardships Faced by New Immigrants in America

Asmerom Ghirmai, Seattle University

10:20 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

The Scapegoats of Terror: The Disparity in Muslim Representation in the Western Media

Mashaal Shameem, Seattle University

10:45 AM - 11:10 AM

11:30 AM

Equity and Equality  for  All:  Justice  by  Education Reform

Simone Bergeron, Seattle University

11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

11:55 AM

The Student to Prison Pipeline

Elma Sacic, Seattle University

11:55 AM - 12:20 PM

12:45 PM

Climate Change is Urgent: Time for the U.S. Fossil Fuel Industry to Go Green

Bokyung Kim, Seattle University

12:45 PM - 1:10 PM