Location: 220 Eggers Hall (Public Events Room), Syracuse University
Conference Organizers:
Dr. Timothy De Ver Dye, Professor and Associate Dean, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University
Dr. Sudha Raj, Instructor, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University
Dr. Saurabh Mehta, Assistant Professor, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University
Co-sponsors: Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University; South Asia Program, Cornell University
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
Historically, South Asia provides one of the world’s most vibrant, unique, and diverse indigenous cuisines well-adapted and suitable to sustain its population. In contemporary times and in globalized context, the food system of South Asia is changing rapidly, with concomitant health effects, while the indigenous foods of South Asia spread well beyond the diaspora.
The purpose of this conference is to create an open, creative environment for academic researchers and applied practitioners (in the social and biological sciences) working on topics related to health, food studies and agriculture in South Asia to share insights and experiences across disciplines to stimulate new collaborative ideas for research and practice. The conference incorporates traditional elements (didactic sharing) with innovative experiences involving South Asian food and creative networking strategies to stimulate new thinking.
