Description: This paper discusses The Oral History Project and research on becoming an educator. Abstract: The Oral History Project offers an inside perspective to the Latina/o professors currently at the University of North Texas (UNT). This project gave students the opportunity to learn about the educational, personal, and professional trajectory of these professors and will acquaint the UNT community with the diverse experiences and perspectives of professors. Dr. Molina acts as a bridge between teachers-to-be and the diverse population of students with whom they will be working. By balancing all aspects of her life, she was capable of achieving what others would consider an impossible task. Dr. Molina emphasizes the importance of choice, and how her choices shaped the path that led her to where she is today.

Description: This presentation discusses research on the hybrid Arab and Hispanic culture in the United States. For this poster, the author's research focuses on understanding the customs and traditions of the two separate cultures respectively and how the two cultures blend together socially, culturally, and linguistically.

Description: In this poster, the author discusses research on a comparative study of groups from two populations, one likely a refugee or lower socioeconomic neighborhood or community with statistically high crime rates, and the other one with statistically lower crime rates and possibly a higher socioeconomic status. The author's research question is: Are children who have been exposed to violence more likely than others to exhibit strong positive or negative attitudes toward violence.

Description: This paper offers a discussion on research on the validity of a guest worker program in the United States. Abstract: As border and immigration policy is a contentious political and social issue, it is important to consider a wide range of solutions. Actual people are being affected by these policies, but there has yet to be a viable guest worker program presented by policy makers. This paper addresses the possibility for a successful guest worker program by combining evidence gathered through interviews with former migrant workers with an analysis of immigration law in the United States since 1965, an analysis of guest worker programs in Europe and Canada, and an analysis of the effects of the political and economic situation between the United States and Mexico. The research indicates that successful implementation would require the allowance of remittances, an extensive public education program, and bilateral agreements between the United States and Mexico. Although the author's research addresses the issue of a program specifically linked to Mexico, the results provide the framework for comprehensive immigration reform in the United States.

Description: This paper discusses research on education for Latinos in the United States. Abstract: Education is essential for better health, a secure, stable income, and personal improvement. Many Latinos are marginalized by the structure of the American education system and do not have access or exposure to the same opportunities as wealthier Anglo-Americans do. Comparing national statistics, Latino research studies, and an in-depth interview with one Latina faculty member, several pertinent issues such as funding, adequate resources, and tolerance of Latino identity emerged as crucial elements of a quality education. The informant's unique position as a participant, educator, and active parent within the education system provided a positive, objective analysis. This paper explores how many Latino disparities could be alleviated through exposure to quality higher education and the associated benefits.