Sep 26, 2023 12:00 PM | Organization: Cross-Cultural Center Dr. Armaghan Ziaee is an assistant professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at California State University San Marcos. Her work centers on transnational feminist studies, intersectional pedagogy, and the history of gender and space in the Middle East, particularly Iran. She teaches introductory and upper-division courses. She supports and enhances a diverse student population. Light refreshments provided. Academe & Me features an intimate discussion with invited faculty members or graduate students about their journey to CSUSM. Guests share stories regarding academic and career experiences as well as specific research interests. The program provides an opportunity to develop a meaningful relationship with the invited guest, demystify them as unapproachable, and present a potential path in academia or graduate school, particularly for students of color.