Biography Yumi Kodama is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in East Asian Languages and Civilizations. Her research interests lie in medieval women’s history. Her current project explores the legitimacy of medieval Japanese women’s political rule, while also drawing comparisons with cases from Spain, China, and England. We learn from history, right? Since her first year at…
Biography Nowreen is an M.Phil. Ed. student in Quantitative Methods at Penn’s Graduate School of Education and serves as Director of International Student Affairs for GAPSA. They advocate for international students’ visibility, inclusion, and well-being by strengthening support systems, advancing equity, and fostering cross-cultural dialogue. With experience in research, leadership, and community engagement, Nowreen works…