Darren Chuang

Darren Chuang is a PhD student in the School of Music. On a CEAPS Conference Research Travel Grant, Darren was able to present his paper “‘Island’s Sunrise’ Reawakens: Music, Protest, and the Pursuit of Taiwanese Sovereignty” at the 20th Anniversary and the 9th Symposium of the International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance Study Group on Musics of East Asia in Taipei, Taiwan. 

"The conference gave me the opportunity to meet scholars working on Taiwan, explore new possibilities for my research, and learn about the diverse musical questions being discussed across East Asia," says Darren. "Knowing that people remember and engage with my work has been incredibly encouraging and has given me renewed motivation to continue my research. I am very grateful to CEAPS for making this experience possible." CEAPS would like to thank all of their incredible donors for making Darren's trip possible! CEAPS Conference Research Travel Grants are made possible by donations to CEAPS. Please consider donating to CEAPS on the LAS Day of Giving to send more students like Darren on amazing academic trips!