Sajida Tuxun is a Lecturer of Cultural Anthropology at Duke Kunshan University and a member of the CSCC Meanings, Identities, and Communities Cluster. Her research focuses on the intersection of food, ethics, and consumerism in urban China, with broader interests in globalization, gender, ethnicity, and mobility. Through the lens of food anthropology, her work examines how dietary practices are shaped by social values, cultural traditions, and evolving health discourses. Sajida’s CSCC-supported research project, “Consuming Food, Consuming Ethics,” explores the cultural meanings and ethical dimensions of healthy eating in urban China, with fieldwork conducted in restaurants, confinement centers, and organic farming communities across several regions. By combining participant observation, interviews, and online ethnography, the research offers insight into how food consumption is shaped by broader social, environmental, and policy dynamics. We spoke with Professor Tuxun to learn more about her research, recent findings, and the evolving questions that continue to shape her work. Read More
Hannah McGee, an undergraduate student from Dartmouth College, spent the Spring 2025 semester at Duke Kunshan University as a visiting research student. From March to May, she worked closely with Professor Fan Liang, lead of the CSCC Digital Technology and Society Cluster, contributing to research as a volunteer assistant. Her visit was made possible through funding from Dartmouth and marked the first time the CSCC hosted a visiting undergraduate student. In addition to her academic engagement, Hannah quickly became part of the DKU community, participating in events and informal gatherings organized by CSCC. Fluent in Chinese—a language she has studied since childhood—Hannah brought a cross-cultural perspective to her work and daily life on campus. Her experience offers insight into what international undergraduate research exchange can look like in practice, and how institutional collaboration can create meaningful opportunities for learning across borders. Read More
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