2005 Summer Research Symposium

The Pluralism Project at Harvard University

On August 10, 2005, the Pluralism Project hosted a summer research symposium at its new office on Cambridge Street. Presentations included reports on the intelligent design debates, the air force academy discrimination allegations, and interfaith chapels at various airports across the country. Other research included profiles of local religious centers, and summaries of the top religious diversity news stories from the summer.

Description

Summer Interns

Mathilda McGee-Tubb

• No tradition/Multiple traditions
  • South Asians in the US: India Abroad (2005)
• Hinduism
  • Chinmaya Center
  • BAPS Chino Hills Hindu Mandir and Cultural Center
• Sikhism
  • Sikh Participation in U.S. Civic Life (2006)

Brian McGrath-Davis

• No tradition/Multiple traditions
  • Air Force Academy Addresses "Challenges to Pluralism" (2005)
• Buddhism
  • Mahasatipatthana Meditation Center of Malden
  • Wat Boston Buddha Vararam
• Interfaith
  • Center for Interfaith Relations

Jessie Thisell

• Hinduism
  • Satsang Center
• Islam
  • Masjid al-Qur'an
  • Muslim Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops Grow in Popularity Nationwide (2006)

Aaron White

• No tradition/Multiple traditions
  • The Debate Over Evolution in Kansas Public Schools (2005)
  • Baccalaureate Services and Pluralism (2005)

Meredith Wing

• No tradition/Multiple traditions
  • Post 9/11 Hate Crime Trends: Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus and Jews in the U.S. (2005)
• Hinduism
  • Chinmaya Maruti Center, Andover

Research Associates

Deonnie Moodie

Tony Watson

• No tradition/Multiple traditions
  • Getting the Balance Right: a Diversity of Responses to the 10 Commandments Debate (2005)