Anthropology Lecture featuring Dr. L Jen Shaffer

PASA (the Practicing Anthropology Student Association at UMD) is thrilled to announce a lecture series spotlighting Anthropology faculty! Join us on October 22 at 4:15 pm in Woods 2101W or via Zoom to learn about Dr. L. Jen Shaffer's recent research in Guam. There will be light snacks and tea available for attendees. 

 

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/EB9o1MA73n5cAKvV6

 

Guam, like many small islands, faces significant challenges in achieving food security due to its heavy reliance on imports. As a U.S. territory, this small island has a complex relationship with global supply chains and maintains a significant geopolitical role. In this talk, we will explore how historic cultural, economic, political, and environmental changes have limited the island's capacity for self-sustaining food security. By analyzing its current adaptive capacity, we will identify potential pathways for building a more resilient and sustainable food future for the island community.

 

Dr. L. Jen Shaffer is an ecological anthropologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maryland College Park. During her recent sabbatical, she worked as an agent for the University of Guam’s Land Grant Extension, where she conducted research with farmers to understand their motivations and challenges in producing food for the local island community. Shaffer also contributed to the exploration of agritourism opportunities on Guam and research on broader issues of island food system resilience.
 

 

This is a hybrid talk -- if you cannot attend in person, please join us through this Zoom link: 
https://umd.zoom.us/j/99964343532?pwdwcp2zzHclKMdS7SQBzXxU0GHrPa38t.1

Meeting ID: 999 6434 3532
Passcode: 316500