Call for Papers 2025

53rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies Conference

University of Pittsburgh 

We live in an increasingly connected world, where labor, politics, culture, and content are in near constant fluxand movement. While earlier theorization of transnationalism focused on networks that either originated orconcluded in the West, new scholarship recognizes the importance of reconceptualizing transnational tofocus on intra-regional movements, networks, and nexuses. We encourage proposals on all topics related to Asia from any discipline, and welcome participation from faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students,independent scholars, K-12 teachers, and professions. To propose a panel, roundtable, or individual paper, please create an account on our website (maraas.org) and follow the instructions for proposal submissions. The proposal deadline is July 1st, 2025. Please send anyinquiries to Linda Lieu (lieul@pitt.edu).

Deadline for Paper Submissions: July 1, 2025

Conference Dates: November 14-16, 2025

Hosted by The University of Pittsburgh Asian Studies Center