This summer, each of our panelist focused on interdisciplinary research in understudied areas of knowledge. The four of us examine the connections between various fields, each developing a nuanced and unique research experience with a global perspective. Rose will present on developing a foundation for long-term research, as well as the connections between mental health, public health, and urban planning. Yanran will share how traditional medical practices contribute to postcolonial public health knowledge. Katherine will describe the process of visualizing intergroup communication through social network analysis and its importance in connecting data science and social justice. Naomy will present how they center their decolonial methodology in archival research, integrating Indigenous Studies, anthropology, and history to critically reframe established historical narratives. Through our work, we’ve expanded on our MHC education by engaging with the wider world, building foundations for future research rooted in meaningful connections.

Connections in Conversation: Social Network Analysis Rooted in Equity
Katherine Delamere ’25, Sociology and Spanish double major

Decolonizing the Archives: Reframing Spanish Conquest Narratives in Yucatan
Naomy Poot Ibarra ’25, Politics major & Critical Race and Political Economy minor, certificate in Native American and Indigenous Studies

GreenME: Researching Public, Mental, & Environmental Health
Rose Fitzgerald ’25, Environmental Studies & Gender Studies

Bridging Pathways to Decolonize Global Health
Yanran Zhou ’25, Environmental Studies and French double major & Culture Health and Science five-college certificate