Amid rapid transformations in global social structures, humanity is confronting unprecedented challenges as well as emerging opportunities. From climate change and technological innovation, to population aging and the growing emphasis on health autonomy, and the deepening of diverse social justice issues, contemporary societies are characterized by uncertainty while simultaneously nurturing possibilities for development and innovation.
In response to these global dynamics, this international academic forum is convened to bring together scholars and practitioners across disciplines. Faculty members and students are cordially invited to participate in discussions aimed at exploring forward-looking and feasible strategies to address these complex social challenges.
Date & Time:
May 23, 2025 (Friday), 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
| Session | Speaker | Affiliation | Topic | Discussant / Panelist | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keynote I | Patrick Leung, Ph.D. | Gerson & Sabina David Endowed Professor for Global Aging, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, USA | Mental Health and Care for Older People | Shih-Fen Hsiao, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, KMU; Co-Principal Investigator, KMU USR Namaxia Project |
| Keynote II | Patrick O'Leary, Ph.D. | Professor, Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Australia | Child Welfare | Yung-Chao Su, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Environmental Biology, KMU; Co-Principal Investigator, KMU USR Namaxia Project |
| Keynote III | Eing-Ming Wu, Ph.D. | Visiting Professor, National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines | Paradigm Shift of IUSR Programs | Ying-Ying Su, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Department of Cosmetics Science, KMU; Convener, Subproject 5, KMU USR Namaxia Project |
| Keynote IV | Monit Cheung, Ph.D., LCSW | Mary R. Lewis Endowed Professor in Children & Youth, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, USA | International Talent Development: Paradigm Shift of IUSR Programs | Shih-Chun Lin, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, KMU |