Platicando en comunidad: Cultivating Virtual Survival Spaces for Latina/o/x Scholars During the Pandemic

Session Type: Workshop

Abstract

This interactive symposium provides ways scholars across various identities, regions, and program types have cultivated survival pláticas during the pandemic. Additionally, the social and political climate exacerbated by the global pandemic has propelled the collective scholars to develop a continued community that provides the space to process current experiences in academia. Through a plática led by one of the scholars, they offer insight to how they have navigated their academic journeys during COVID-19 and reimagine engagement, participation, and productivity. While each scholar’s story speaks to their reality, this session opens up the opportunity to intentionally speak to the ways we collectively move with each other.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Latina/o/x Research Issues

Chair

• Angel D Gonzalez, University of Southern California

Participants

• Angel D Gonzalez, University of Southern California

• Nancy Camarillo, University of Maryland - College Park

• Roberto Carlos Orozco, Rutgers University

• Berenice Sanchez, Idaho State University