Globalization Symposium

Two IS majors presented papers at a symposium on “Governing Globalization” at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The event was organized through the Joint Area Studies Centers initiative and held on March 31 and April 1. Two graduating IS majors, Kelsey Burge and Andrea Winn, presented papers as part of the program on undergraduate research. Kelsey’s paper was titled “The Price of Globalization: Combating Human Trafficking” and Andrea’s was titled “Transitioning to Globalization: Hezbollah’s Use of Social Media.” Kelsey and Andrea were mentored by Institute Associate Professor Jeanie Bukowski who also chaired a panel on “Challenges to the Global Society: Energy, Environment, and Resources,” and made a presentation on “Contextualizing Globalization for Students and Citizens” in a second panel.