Community-Based Participatory and Action Research: Bridging Latin American and Local Perspectives
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
UNM Hodgin Hall
About:
Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th.
Join us for a one-and-a-half day conference bringing together scholars, students, and community partners engaged in participatory and community-based research in Latin America, New Mexico, and the Southwest. The conference will feature invited speakers, interactive workshops, World Café-style discussions, and student lightning talks designed to foster dialogue, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across Latin American and local contexts.
Featured invited speakers:
Anjuli Fahlberg, Tufts University
Nilza Rogéria de Andrade Nunes, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
Siegrid Guillaumon Dechandt, University of Brasília
Organized by the Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) in collaboration with Nina Wallerstein (Center for Participatory Research), Andreas Hernandez (Sustainability Studies), and Andrea Román-Alfaro (Sociology).
Notes:
This event is free and open to the public.
