I found a summary of the speeches at the 2004 NATPA conference on line. The point of view on Paradigm Shift in Taiwan by Dr. Tsiao, a famous Sociologist in Taiwan, concurs with my opinions about the new immigrant society in Taiwan at the 2007 NATPA conference. Here I would like to summarize and extend my point of view.
The first question I raised about new immigrant society at the conference is that the first generation of Chinese immigrants after World War II and their second generation aren’t or won’t be the majority of the new immigrants. Here is the news I read in Feb., 2007. I was able to confirm the percentage of elementary and junior high school students born by women from China in 2004 (about 35%) through on-line statistics provided by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan.
民國一百年 新台灣之子 4個學生就有1位
陳美文
這幾年，台灣適婚男性透過仲介迎娶大陸、印尼、泰國、越南等國籍女性，這些外籍新娘所生的子女人數狂升，成為台灣近幾年備受關注的新興人口，一般通稱為「新台灣之子」。 根據教育部最新統計，國民中小學新台灣之子小人數已經突破八萬人，而且人數每年以廿％的速度在成長。預估九十八學年度，全國國中、小新台灣之子將突破十五萬人，教育部預估到一百年，每四個學生中就有一位是新台灣之子。 值得玩味的是，九十二學年至九十五年，全台國中、小學生人數減少了十二萬人；但同時間新台灣之子人數，卻從三○○四○人成長到八萬多人，足足成長了一．八倍。 以國籍分，目前就讀國中小學的外籍配偶子女，以中國大陸籍約佔三五．九％居冠，其次為印尼籍與越南籍。 就縣市而言，則以台北縣佔六成最多；其次為北市、桃園縣。 (Retrieved from http://news.chinatimes.com/2007Cti/2007Cti-Focus/2007Cti-Focus-Content/0,4518,9602040061+0+0+100659+0,00.html on 2007.2.3)
My point of view is that instead of neglecting political identity of the new immigrants, who were assumed to be the first and second generations of immigrants from China after World War II, the minority of the population, I suggest that the definition of new immigrants should be extended to include the recent immigrants and their children. About ten years later, the recent new immigrants will constitute at least one quarter of the Taiwan's population between the age of 16 and 24. National identity of the new immigrants should be taken into consideration in the movement of the solidarity of Taiwan's national identity.
The second point of view I raised at the conference is about the reconstruction of cultural identity. I concur with Dr. Tsiao’s views of multicultural Taiwan. That is the fact and the trend in Taiwan's society. The development of cultural identity is related to life experience and early school and family socialization. I strongly agree with the movement of (new) Taiwanese culture and language, which will help new generations establish their Taiwanese cultural identity at early age and will help older generations clarify the ambiguity of cultural identities they have had. On the other hand, the views of multicultural Taiwan do not contradict the movement of (new) Taiwanese culture and language. The views of multicultural Taiwan accept cultural identities of citizens, which have been formed in their own life histories. Regardless their status, being first or second generation of China immigrants, Taiwanese, other ethnic groups, or the recent immigrants and their children, their cultural identities are likely to be firmly connected with their early experience in life. Therefore, I doubt that the movement of (new) Taiwanese culture and language is going to totally convert people’s cultural identities that are strongly linked with their own past life histories, if their cultural identities are deviant from Taiwanese culture and language. I don’t doubt that cultural identity is possible to be modified in later life, and social movement such as the movement of (new) Taiwanese culture and language could play a role. However, modification of cultural identity involves the process of self-negotiation between old and new identities. Self-negotiation of identities is difficult in a society in which different cultural identities oppose one another. In such kind of society, because choosing an opposite cultural identity is similar to deny one’s early life experience, it is very likely that certain percentage of people will object to involve themselves in the process of identity negotiation and feel angry being denied their own early life experience (or cultural identity).
Moreover, the historical fact is that many people in Taiwan are exposed to more than one culture. They speak Taiwanese or Mandarin at home or with their friends, received Chinese education at school, and under globalization and spread of media and internet, have been exposed to western culture. In order to enhance the effectiveness of the movement of (new) Taiwanese culture and language, the movement needs to incorporate multicultural dimension so that people could relate their real experience to the movement and learn how to reorient themselves.
My third point of view is that it is important to distinguish between cultural identity and national identity especially in a multicultural society. In such a society, equation of national identity (a political identity) with a single cultural heritage is counter-productive as people with a different cultural identity are denied their relationship with the national political identity. Disconnection of people from the mainstream national political identity will definitely harm the movement of the solidarity of national political identity. In Taiwan, there is still a lack of articulation or understanding about the difference and the relationship between Taiwan's national political identity and Taiwanese cultural identity.
2007年6月30日 星期六
2007年6月28日 星期四
Hello from Ray
Dear young friends:
I would like to thank you for the excellent presentations that you gave. Almost everyone that I chatted with expressed his/her gratitude toward your efforts. You had made us proud of being a fellow Taiwanese of yours.
Taiwan is at a critical moment right now. The results of a functionless legislative yuan made the A-Bian administration also almost functionless on top of poor practices from his family members. However, democracy in Taiwan has come with so many sacrifices from our predecessors that it is now our responsibility to continue the efforts. Indeed, we are small and only one for each of us. However, together, we can make changes. Each one of us counts.
Your film was extremely convincing and proferssional. You should be a part of the NATPA 2008 Election Action Committee. There are a lot that we must do and can do. Let's do brain storming to come out with good ideas to help our country-Taiwan.
Chao,
Ray
I would like to thank you for the excellent presentations that you gave. Almost everyone that I chatted with expressed his/her gratitude toward your efforts. You had made us proud of being a fellow Taiwanese of yours.
Taiwan is at a critical moment right now. The results of a functionless legislative yuan made the A-Bian administration also almost functionless on top of poor practices from his family members. However, democracy in Taiwan has come with so many sacrifices from our predecessors that it is now our responsibility to continue the efforts. Indeed, we are small and only one for each of us. However, together, we can make changes. Each one of us counts.
Your film was extremely convincing and proferssional. You should be a part of the NATPA 2008 Election Action Committee. There are a lot that we must do and can do. Let's do brain storming to come out with good ideas to help our country-Taiwan.
Chao,
Ray
2007年6月27日 星期三
The Reform of Constitutional Law and Taiwan's National Identity (Summary) -- K.C's presentation at YSP 2007
（1） 主題：憲法改革與國家認同
（2） 內容摘要：
「國家認同」一般可定義為：一政治實體獨特之性格及個人對該實體之歸屬感。此一概念，其實為政治學討論之範疇，屬政治議題。因此，於現行民主政體之權利分立架構下，因司法機關遇政治議題需自我節制（如台灣司法院大法官會議釋字第328號關於領土議題之決議，即以「政治問題」為由，不予作成具體決議），欲以司法審查（即釋憲）之方式統一或創造國家之認同，殆無可能。則欲獲致一較一致之國家認同內容，唯透過國會即立法權機構修改憲法一途。
現行所謂『中華民國憲法』，實為國民黨政府於統治大陸時期制訂。關於其制訂與實行，實係以政府之統治權及於當時中國之全部（含大陸、外蒙、台澎金馬及南海諸島）為前提。然中國共產黨政府取得大陸統治權後，國民黨政府實際可行使統治權之領土，實僅餘台澎金馬而已。雖國民黨政府早期透過思想教育，一再強調中國大陸亦屬中華民國之一部分，並一再強調所謂反共復國，然自1991年以後的憲法增修條文中，關於民意代表之選舉，已陸續出現「自由地區」之字眼。此一改變，無異變相承認在台灣的『中華民國政府』之有效統治權不再及於中國大陸之事實。然此一增修條文，與憲法第四條本文關於固有疆域變更之概括規定，不免齟齬。亦因憲法中此類矛盾一再出現，人民對現行國家之政體、領土乃至主權範圍之認識，自然產生混亂，國家認同當然無以形成。是故，將目前以「中華民國」為主軸之憲法，以大幅修正本文或另行制訂新憲方式，將目前之國家領土及統治權之事實，為清晰之描述，藉以建立「憲法認同」之方式，逐步促進國家認同刻不容緩之道路。
（2） 內容摘要：
「國家認同」一般可定義為：一政治實體獨特之性格及個人對該實體之歸屬感。此一概念，其實為政治學討論之範疇，屬政治議題。因此，於現行民主政體之權利分立架構下，因司法機關遇政治議題需自我節制（如台灣司法院大法官會議釋字第328號關於領土議題之決議，即以「政治問題」為由，不予作成具體決議），欲以司法審查（即釋憲）之方式統一或創造國家之認同，殆無可能。則欲獲致一較一致之國家認同內容，唯透過國會即立法權機構修改憲法一途。
現行所謂『中華民國憲法』，實為國民黨政府於統治大陸時期制訂。關於其制訂與實行，實係以政府之統治權及於當時中國之全部（含大陸、外蒙、台澎金馬及南海諸島）為前提。然中國共產黨政府取得大陸統治權後，國民黨政府實際可行使統治權之領土，實僅餘台澎金馬而已。雖國民黨政府早期透過思想教育，一再強調中國大陸亦屬中華民國之一部分，並一再強調所謂反共復國，然自1991年以後的憲法增修條文中，關於民意代表之選舉，已陸續出現「自由地區」之字眼。此一改變，無異變相承認在台灣的『中華民國政府』之有效統治權不再及於中國大陸之事實。然此一增修條文，與憲法第四條本文關於固有疆域變更之概括規定，不免齟齬。亦因憲法中此類矛盾一再出現，人民對現行國家之政體、領土乃至主權範圍之認識，自然產生混亂，國家認同當然無以形成。是故，將目前以「中華民國」為主軸之憲法，以大幅修正本文或另行制訂新憲方式，將目前之國家領土及統治權之事實，為清晰之描述，藉以建立「憲法認同」之方式，逐步促進國家認同刻不容緩之道路。
蕭萬長是台灣經濟的救星？讓數字說話！
國民黨總統候選人馬英九近日挑選前行政院長，亦是2000年副總統落選人蕭萬長先生作為競選搭檔。其理由為：台灣人民生活在水深火熱中，只有蕭萬長可拯救台灣經濟。
於民主時代，我們尊重馬英九先生的選擇與理由。畢竟其有選擇競選搭檔與思想自由。但實際的統計數字卻可幫助選民檢驗蕭萬長先生於1997年7月1日至2000年5月20日擔任台灣行政院長其間的經濟表現。在此謹舉出三件事供大家參考，亦期藉此短訊收拋磚引玉之效。懇請具經濟專才之校友提供更進一步之數字，以利評估「微笑老蕭」經濟神話的可信度。
1. 1997年至2000年消費者物價指數年增率分別為0.89%, 0.69%, 0.17% 及1.26%。換言之，人民荷包實質上是縮水的。若再配合以下之國民所得遞減情形，人民的荷包縮水程度，於蕭主政期間，可見一斑。附帶一提，2000年民進黨上台後，連續三年消費者物價指數呈現減少狀態。由2001年至2003年，年增率分別為：-0.01%, -0.20%及-0.28%。相信所謂「民進黨上台導致人民荷包縮水」的說法，由數字即可立判其真偽。
2. 蕭萬長上台當年（1997年），每人年平均國民所得為美金14048元。然其上台後連續2年，國民所得呈現負成長。1998年及1999年分別為12733美元與13737美元。然在扁政府主政下，由2004至2006年國民所得分別為15156美元、16067美元及16471美元。今年預估將達16927美元。
3.蕭萬長上台前，1997年台股攻上萬點。此後卻一路下殺至不到5000點。1999年7月16日，股市更創下500.46點之單日第三大跌幅。目前台股指數為8844.22。
以上資料來源為行政院主計處及台灣證券交易所。
民主的價值，在於以數字、證據及具體政見說服選民。而非只有口號與高帽的造神運動。
Written By: K.C.
於民主時代，我們尊重馬英九先生的選擇與理由。畢竟其有選擇競選搭檔與思想自由。但實際的統計數字卻可幫助選民檢驗蕭萬長先生於1997年7月1日至2000年5月20日擔任台灣行政院長其間的經濟表現。在此謹舉出三件事供大家參考，亦期藉此短訊收拋磚引玉之效。懇請具經濟專才之校友提供更進一步之數字，以利評估「微笑老蕭」經濟神話的可信度。
1. 1997年至2000年消費者物價指數年增率分別為0.89%, 0.69%, 0.17% 及1.26%。換言之，人民荷包實質上是縮水的。若再配合以下之國民所得遞減情形，人民的荷包縮水程度，於蕭主政期間，可見一斑。附帶一提，2000年民進黨上台後，連續三年消費者物價指數呈現減少狀態。由2001年至2003年，年增率分別為：-0.01%, -0.20%及-0.28%。相信所謂「民進黨上台導致人民荷包縮水」的說法，由數字即可立判其真偽。
2. 蕭萬長上台當年（1997年），每人年平均國民所得為美金14048元。然其上台後連續2年，國民所得呈現負成長。1998年及1999年分別為12733美元與13737美元。然在扁政府主政下，由2004至2006年國民所得分別為15156美元、16067美元及16471美元。今年預估將達16927美元。
3.蕭萬長上台前，1997年台股攻上萬點。此後卻一路下殺至不到5000點。1999年7月16日，股市更創下500.46點之單日第三大跌幅。目前台股指數為8844.22。
以上資料來源為行政院主計處及台灣證券交易所。
民主的價值，在於以數字、證據及具體政見說服選民。而非只有口號與高帽的造神運動。
Written By: K.C.
2007年6月25日 星期一
Year Book of 2005, 2006 and 2007
YSP CLASS OF 2005 (Information Courtesy by Ya-Chien Wang)
1. Erik (Chi-Hung) Chang (張智宏), the University of Western Ontario – Postdoctoral Fellow, Cognitive neuroscience of visual perception, attention, and action. Department of Psychology, Ph.D. Rice University (M)
2. Tzu-Hui Chen (陳姿憓). Arizona State University – Doctoral student, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Department (M)
3. Yi-Hsuan Chen (陳宜宣), Texas A&M – Doctoral student, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development (M)
4. Wen-Hung Chung (鍾文宏), U of Texas, Austin – Doctoral student, Cognition and Learning, Department of Educational Psychology (M)
5. Han Hsu (徐翰), U of Texas, Austin – PhD. Candidate, Center for Studies in Statistical Mechanics & Complex Systems, Department of Physics (M)
6. Yen-Jung (Jim) Huang (黃彥榮), Brown University – Doctoral student, Material Science and Engineering, Division of Engineering (M)
7. Li-Jung Kuo (郭利榮), Texas A & M – Doctoral student, Biogeochemistry (M)
8. Yu-Ching Lin (林于青), U of Texas, Austin – M aster of Music (2004) (F)
9. Ya-Chien Wang (王雅倩), Michigan State University – Doctoral candidate, Sociology-Urban Studies, Department of Sociology (F)
Class of 2006
Kuan-Chun Chang (張冠群), Georgetown University Law Center, Candidate, Doctor of Juridical Science
Shiu-Chuang Chiu (邱淑娟), Indiana University, Bloomington, Doctoral candidate, Public Affairs
Fan, Gang-Hua (范綱華), University of Texas, Austin, Doctoral candidate, Sociology
Chi-Hua Ho (何齊華), University of Texas, Austin, Post-doctoral fellow, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Yi-Cheng Hsieh (謝逸成), Texas A&M University, Doctoral student, Plant Pathology
Roger Chih-Cheng Lo (羅智成), Texas A&M University, Doctoral candidate, Chemical Engineering
Wang, Wen-Jiun (王文君), Indiana University, Bloomington, MPA Public Affairs
Lu, Ming-Tsan (盧明燦), Teacher's College, Columbia University, DoctoriaL Candidate
Yang, Hui-Ching (楊蕙菁), Doctoral student, Multicultural Education, University of Washington, Seattle
Class of 2007
1. Erik (Chi-Hung) Chang (張智宏), the University of Western Ontario – Postdoctoral Fellow, Cognitive neuroscience of visual perception, attention, and action. Department of Psychology, Ph.D. Rice University (M)
2. Tzu-Hui Chen (陳姿憓). Arizona State University – Doctoral student, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Department (M)
3. Yi-Hsuan Chen (陳宜宣), Texas A&M – Doctoral student, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development (M)
4. Wen-Hung Chung (鍾文宏), U of Texas, Austin – Doctoral student, Cognition and Learning, Department of Educational Psychology (M)
5. Han Hsu (徐翰), U of Texas, Austin – PhD. Candidate, Center for Studies in Statistical Mechanics & Complex Systems, Department of Physics (M)
6. Yen-Jung (Jim) Huang (黃彥榮), Brown University – Doctoral student, Material Science and Engineering, Division of Engineering (M)
7. Li-Jung Kuo (郭利榮), Texas A & M – Doctoral student, Biogeochemistry (M)
8. Yu-Ching Lin (林于青), U of Texas, Austin – M aster of Music (2004) (F)
9. Ya-Chien Wang (王雅倩), Michigan State University – Doctoral candidate, Sociology-Urban Studies, Department of Sociology (F)
Class of 2006
Kuan-Chun Chang (張冠群), Georgetown University Law Center, Candidate, Doctor of Juridical Science
Shiu-Chuang Chiu (邱淑娟), Indiana University, Bloomington, Doctoral candidate, Public Affairs
Fan, Gang-Hua (范綱華), University of Texas, Austin, Doctoral candidate, Sociology
Chi-Hua Ho (何齊華), University of Texas, Austin, Post-doctoral fellow, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Yi-Cheng Hsieh (謝逸成), Texas A&M University, Doctoral student, Plant Pathology
Roger Chih-Cheng Lo (羅智成), Texas A&M University, Doctoral candidate, Chemical Engineering
Wang, Wen-Jiun (王文君), Indiana University, Bloomington, MPA Public Affairs
Lu, Ming-Tsan (盧明燦), Teacher's College, Columbia University, DoctoriaL Candidate
Yang, Hui-Ching (楊蕙菁), Doctoral student, Multicultural Education, University of Washington, Seattle
Class of 2007
Chang, Kuan-Chun (張冠群) received his Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degree with distinction from Georgetown University Law Center in May 2007 , LL.M. degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School in May 2001, M.B.A. degree in Risk Management and Insurance from National Chengchi University, Taiwan, in June 2000, and LL.B degree (Taiwanese Equivalence to American J.D.) from National Chengchi University, Taiwan, in June 1997. He was the recipient of Wu-Shih Legal Awards for Excellent Law School Students and Scholarship of The Control Yuan of Taiwan. Since November 2003, he has been serving as an Outside Expert Member of Government Procurement Evaluation Committee, Defense Procurement Department of Taiwanese Government in U.S.A.
Wang, Ya-Chien (王雅倩) receives BS degree in Textiles and Clothing from Fu-Jen Catholic University in 1993 and MS degree in Sociology from the University of North Texas in 1997. She is currently attending Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan, for Ph.D. degree in Sociology-Urban Studies. Her research has been in the areas of effectiveness of culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS prevention intervention, social determinations of health behavior, racial and ethnic disparities in health, and gender and sexuality. She is a member of Taiwan Women, a US-based student organization aimed at facilitating communication among overseas female Taiwanese students and promoting women’s issue in Taiwan. She has served as chair of speech committee and chair of chair of research and development committee of Taiwan Women.
Lu, Ming-Tsan (盧明燦) receives Bachelor of Science in Rural Sociology degree from the Department of Agricultural Extension in National Taiwan University, Taiwan, in June 1999, and Master of Education degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, in June 2003. He is currently pursuing Ph.D. degree in Cognitive Studies in Education, in the Department of Human Development at Teacher College, Columbia University, NY. He has been a member of FAPA Young Professional Group (FAPA-YPG). Currently, he is serving as the president of the Teacher College Taiwanese Club (TC-TC), Chair of the Organization and Training Committee, and Co-chair of Research and Development Committee of Taiwanese Collegian (TC). He has received the International Student’s Presentation Scholarship, Columbia University, in 2005, and Full-Scholarship for Study Abroad, Ministry of Education Taiwan, in 2004.
Sun, Yin-Hua (Stephanie) has a BA degree in Drama and Theatre from National Taiwan University. She is currently pursuing Master of Science in International Public Policy in University of South California. Prior to attending USC, she worked as an intern reporter of CTI TV in Taiwan. The responsibilities include coordinating reports on international issues, writing and polishing news reports, and editing news video clips. She has also participated in the production of the Online Humanities and Art Education Programs, Art Trip to Vienna and Art Trip to Prague, sponsored by the National Science Council of Taiwan. She believes that, under the trend of globalization, making an impact on the world and increasing Taiwan’s competitive capacity are important to the younger generation. As a participant of the 2007 NATPA Young Scholars Program, She wishes to share her viewpoints and learn from others in NTAPT conference.
Lee, Hung-Wen (李鴻文) receives Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the School of Dentistry in Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan, in June 2000, and Master of Science in Dentistry degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham in May 2006. His other professional development and training include Continuing Education (08/2002-01/2003) for Advanced Education in Periodontology, in the School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, and Residency (07/2003-06/2006) for Advanced Education in Periodontology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. Since March 2007, Dr. Chang has been an instructor in the Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to coming to the USA, Dr. Chang practiced as a dentist in Taichung, Taiwan. He has been member of American Board of Periodontology, American Dental Education Association, Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Periodontology.
Huang, Chia-Min (黃嘉敏) has a BA degree in Youth and Child Welfare form Providence University, Tai-Chung, Taiwan, and is currently attending Sam Houston State University, Texas, to pursue master’s degree in Reading Education. She has worked as bilingual preschool teacher, social worker for Taiwan Fund for Children and Family, and research assistant and regional data collection supervisor in Center for Survey Research at Academia Sinica. She has also participated in production of the movie “Flying Over This City”, which won the Taipei Municipal Movie First Place Award.
Lin, Pen-Jen (林本仁) receives BS degree from the Department of Life Science, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan, in 1995, MS degree from the Institute of Bio-Pharmaceutical Science, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan, in 1997, and Ph.D. degree from the Department of Biology, University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, in 2003. He continued his postdoctoral researches in UNC at Chapel Hill. Since September 2005, he has been a Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate in the System Health Science Center at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Dr. Lin is the recipient of the 2001 FASEB (Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology) Young Investigator Award. He has been a leader and active member of Taiwanese student organizations both in UNC and Texas A&M University.
Lin, Hen-I (林桓億) has a MS degree in Economics, and is currently pursuing Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Economics in Texas A&M University. His research areas include biosecurity risk management and resource economics. His interest and motivation in attending 2007 NATPA annual conference is to investigate the partnership between Taiwan and the United States from the viewpoint of international affairs. He believes that the value of democracy and the determination for independence that Taiwanese people have held for long time must be shown in clear pictures to the allies.
Wang, Ya-Chien (王雅倩) receives BS degree in Textiles and Clothing from Fu-Jen Catholic University in 1993 and MS degree in Sociology from the University of North Texas in 1997. She is currently attending Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan, for Ph.D. degree in Sociology-Urban Studies. Her research has been in the areas of effectiveness of culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS prevention intervention, social determinations of health behavior, racial and ethnic disparities in health, and gender and sexuality. She is a member of Taiwan Women, a US-based student organization aimed at facilitating communication among overseas female Taiwanese students and promoting women’s issue in Taiwan. She has served as chair of speech committee and chair of chair of research and development committee of Taiwan Women.
Lu, Ming-Tsan (盧明燦) receives Bachelor of Science in Rural Sociology degree from the Department of Agricultural Extension in National Taiwan University, Taiwan, in June 1999, and Master of Education degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, in June 2003. He is currently pursuing Ph.D. degree in Cognitive Studies in Education, in the Department of Human Development at Teacher College, Columbia University, NY. He has been a member of FAPA Young Professional Group (FAPA-YPG). Currently, he is serving as the president of the Teacher College Taiwanese Club (TC-TC), Chair of the Organization and Training Committee, and Co-chair of Research and Development Committee of Taiwanese Collegian (TC). He has received the International Student’s Presentation Scholarship, Columbia University, in 2005, and Full-Scholarship for Study Abroad, Ministry of Education Taiwan, in 2004.
Sun, Yin-Hua (Stephanie) has a BA degree in Drama and Theatre from National Taiwan University. She is currently pursuing Master of Science in International Public Policy in University of South California. Prior to attending USC, she worked as an intern reporter of CTI TV in Taiwan. The responsibilities include coordinating reports on international issues, writing and polishing news reports, and editing news video clips. She has also participated in the production of the Online Humanities and Art Education Programs, Art Trip to Vienna and Art Trip to Prague, sponsored by the National Science Council of Taiwan. She believes that, under the trend of globalization, making an impact on the world and increasing Taiwan’s competitive capacity are important to the younger generation. As a participant of the 2007 NATPA Young Scholars Program, She wishes to share her viewpoints and learn from others in NTAPT conference.
Lee, Hung-Wen (李鴻文) receives Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the School of Dentistry in Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan, in June 2000, and Master of Science in Dentistry degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham in May 2006. His other professional development and training include Continuing Education (08/2002-01/2003) for Advanced Education in Periodontology, in the School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, and Residency (07/2003-06/2006) for Advanced Education in Periodontology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. Since March 2007, Dr. Chang has been an instructor in the Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to coming to the USA, Dr. Chang practiced as a dentist in Taichung, Taiwan. He has been member of American Board of Periodontology, American Dental Education Association, Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Periodontology.
Huang, Chia-Min (黃嘉敏) has a BA degree in Youth and Child Welfare form Providence University, Tai-Chung, Taiwan, and is currently attending Sam Houston State University, Texas, to pursue master’s degree in Reading Education. She has worked as bilingual preschool teacher, social worker for Taiwan Fund for Children and Family, and research assistant and regional data collection supervisor in Center for Survey Research at Academia Sinica. She has also participated in production of the movie “Flying Over This City”, which won the Taipei Municipal Movie First Place Award.
Lin, Pen-Jen (林本仁) receives BS degree from the Department of Life Science, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan, in 1995, MS degree from the Institute of Bio-Pharmaceutical Science, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan, in 1997, and Ph.D. degree from the Department of Biology, University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, in 2003. He continued his postdoctoral researches in UNC at Chapel Hill. Since September 2005, he has been a Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate in the System Health Science Center at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Dr. Lin is the recipient of the 2001 FASEB (Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology) Young Investigator Award. He has been a leader and active member of Taiwanese student organizations both in UNC and Texas A&M University.
Lin, Hen-I (林桓億) has a MS degree in Economics, and is currently pursuing Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Economics in Texas A&M University. His research areas include biosecurity risk management and resource economics. His interest and motivation in attending 2007 NATPA annual conference is to investigate the partnership between Taiwan and the United States from the viewpoint of international affairs. He believes that the value of democracy and the determination for independence that Taiwanese people have held for long time must be shown in clear pictures to the allies.
Grand Opening -- NATPA YSP Connecting Room
Dear YSP Alumni,
At this year's (2007) annual meeting, President Ray Lin again emphasized the imprtance of continuous interaction and connection of YSP alumni. He therefore assigned Mr. Pierre Lu and I to initiate something which enable YSP alumni to obtain updates of each other as well as a place to share ideas and opinions regarding significant issues Taiwan us currently encountering.
After brief discussion with Pierre and the 2007 alumni, we decide to create a blog as the first step of strengthening the linkage of everybody. Now, there you have it, the NATPA YSP Connecting Room is now OPEN.
As the alumni, I believe we are of the duty to water and fertilize this samll but appreciative farm with our thoughtful minds. Folks, let's do it! Make YSP one of the most influencial Taiwanese young professional group in both U.S. and Taiwan.
Very Truly,
Kuan-Chun Johnny Chang, M.B.A., S.J.D.
YSP Class of 2006 and 2007.
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