Faculty Talks, Session B
The faculty talks are modeled after the popular TED talks. In this session, you have an opportunity to hear from two of our faculty, presenting for 15-20 20 minutes each, with ample time for questions and answers.
Chemistry on the Undergraduate Timescale
Patrick Melvin, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Who has the time to wait around for hours while their organic chemistry reaction finishes??  Not Â鶹AV undergraduates!  Come discover how the researchers in the Melvin Group get their reactions done so quickly!
From China Fever to China Fear? China’s Economic Statecraft and Its Impact on Foreign Businesses
Seung-Youn Oh, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science on the Jye Chu Lectureship in Chinese Studies
Economic statecraft—the use of economic tools for foreign policy—has long been essential in great-power politics. While China has historically resisted foreign interference, it is increasingly using sanctions to advance its strategic interests as the world’s second-largest economy and major manufacturing hub. Unlike U.S. sanctions, which stem from formal legislation, China’s sanctions often take the form of unofficial retaliations, including state-led boycotts and exclusions of foreign firms through industrial policies. This presentation examines the impact of China’s economic sanctions on foreign businesses, highlighting how these practices are shifting "China Fever" into "China Fear" among international enterprises.
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