What is the -ISM Project?
The NASPA Award winning –ISM Project encourages students to explore various "–isms" in our communities as they relate to race/ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic class, sex/gender, political affiliation, religion/spirituality, and other existing social constructs and identities. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply as individuals or groups for grant-based funding to conduct their research. Accepted participants are paired with a Faculty Advisor and attend regular meetings/ workshops to support the content development and presentation of their projects. Beyond critical analysis, the participants utilize artistic platforms to creatively express their research and personal understanding of their selected -isms. The resulting projects are showcased at the annual –ISM Project Showcase at the end of the spring semester.
