We are thrilled to announce the new Executive Council for 2023-2025, and we cannot wait to see what they have in store for our organization and its members.

First, we would like to express our gratitude to the outgoing Executive Council for their dedicated service to NACA over the past two-three years. Their hard work and commitment have helped shape our organization and move us forward towards our mission.

Without further ado, let us introduce the incoming Executive Council for 2023-2025:

President: Gyan Nyaupane (Arizona State University, Phoenix)

Vice President: Milan Shrestha (Arizona State University, Tempe)

Secretary: Arati Maleku (Ohio State University)

Treasurer: Pradeep Sapkota (University of North Texas)

Member: Dinesh Paudel (Appalachian State University)

Member: Neelam C Poudyal (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)

Member: Soni Pradhanang (University of Rhode Island)

Member: Sadeep Shrestha (The University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Member: Brijesh Thapa (Oklahoma State University)

We are confident that this talented and diverse group of academics will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to NACA, and we cannot wait to see their vision come to life. They have a wealth of experience and expertise in various fields, and we are excited to see how they will use their skills to benefit our organization and its members.

As we look towards the future of NACA, we are excited to continue building on our mission to provide a platform to connect, engage, and collaborate for our members. We know that with the guidance and leadership of our Advisory Council and new Executive Council, NACA will continue to grow and thrive.

Please join us in welcoming the new Executive Council for 2023-2025, and we look forward to working together towards a bright future for NACA and its members.

Sincerely,

On behalf of the NACA 2023 Election Committee

It is official! The Nepali Academics Conference Association (NACA) is thrilled to announce the release of the conference program for our 2023 conference. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, as we host our very first onsite (in-person) conference with several exciting online/hybrid roundtables and presentation sessions. Head over to our website http://nepaliacademics.org/conference to check the full conference program.

From April 14th to April 15th, the NACA conference will bring together some of the most brilliant minds from Nepal, Nepali-focused research, and Nepali diaspora. This year's conference promises to be our best one yet, as we feature over 75 speakers and presenters.

Conference-At-A-Glance 

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Keynote speakers:

• Dr. Kumud Acharya (President, Desert Research Institute). Intersections of Climate Change, Urbanization, Water Security and Public Health: Emerging Challenges

• Dr. Jeremy Spoon (Professor, Portland State University). Awkward but Fitting In: Complexities, Adaptations, and Opportunities as a Foreign Disaster Researcher and Ally in Nepal

Featured Speakers

Thought-provoking webcast sessions on the most pressing issues faced by Nepal

• Dr. Biswo Poudel (former Vice-Chair of the National Planning Commission, currently Kathmandu University). Political Economy and Geopolitics of Infrastructure Building in Nepal

• Dr. Anup Subedee (Kirtipur Hospital) and Dr. Reshma Tuladhar (Tribhuvan University). Dengue Epidemics in Nepal: Reflections on the Lessons and Challenges for the Healthcare System

• Dr. Hemanta Ojha (University of Canberra, Australia) and Dr. Tara Sigdel (University of California, San Francisco)

Nepali Diaspora Academics: Our Contributions to Nepal and Challenges

These thought leaders are sure to inspire you with their insights and leave you with a fresh perspective on your own research.

But that's not all. We have also lined up a series of presentation panels that will discuss some of the emerging issues in Nepal, ranging from the household level care economy and the COVID-19 impacts to the national level complexities in managing forests and protected areas and solid waste management, to the regional level climate change processes and food security issues.

For the professional development of our members, we will a series of workshops that will dive deeper into some of the most pressing issues facing academia today. From navigating the academic enterprise administration and research collaboration to the opportunities and challenges in the editorship of journal and edited volumes, there's something for everyone at the NACA conference.

And let's not forget about the networking opportunities! The NACA conference is the perfect place to connect with fellow academics and forge new collaborations. You never know who you might meet or what ideas might come to fruition when you gather with other like-minded individuals.

So let’s get ready by visiting the conference website at http://nepaliacademics.org/conference to check out the full conference program. We can't wait to see you there! Get ready for an experience that will challenge your intellect, spark your curiosity, and leave you with a new sense of purpose.

Let's make 2023 the best NACA conference yet!

Please find the February-March 2023 Issue of Newsflash, an e-newsletter of the Nepali Academics in America (NACA). Newsflash Volume 3 Issue 1.pdf

Dear NACA members,

As we seek to host our third NACA Annual Conference on April 14-16, 2023 (in person in Phoenix, AZ, and online), we hope you are as excited as we are about the opportunity to meet and interact with members and friends of this evolving organization. We would like to thank you for your continuing support of this “non-profit and non-partisan network established to enhance collaboration among Nepali academics and other scholars affiliated with higher education and research institutions based in the United States of America and beyond.” We recognize the need for some of us to participate in this global event remotely and encourage those of us with an ability to participate in-person to do so and optimize our experience and networking benefits. We would like to thank the Program Committee co-chairs and members for their hard work on planning and making this event a success.

As we gear up for this momentous event, the Executive Council is excited to announce our third General Assembly (business meeting) to take place on April 15, 2023 (1:30-4 pm MST) per NACA Constitution and Bylaws (Article 5). This will be on the second day of this year’s annual conference hosted in a hybrid format. While remote (online) participation will be allowed, we encourage attending the General Assembly in person if at all possible.

We would also like to remind you that our biennial election to the Executive Council is to take place at or prior to this Assembly where every registered member will be expected to vote and, as appropriate, nominate appropriate candidates (including self-nomination) for different positions of the Executive Council as well as for voluntary membership to the three standing committees and Newsflash Team. Our organization depends on your enthusiasm, support, and participation for our collective interest and so we expect you to participate and take charge of different activities, initiatives, and bodies of the organization.

The Executive Council is working out the specific process of this election and nomination with the Membership and Member-Support Committee. Please stay tuned for more details coming out very soon.

Sincerely,

Udaya R. Wagle

Founding President

On behalf of NACA Executive Council

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Please find the Oct-Nov 2022 Issue of Newsflash, an e-newsletter of the Nepali Academics in America (NACA). Newsflash 2(5).pdf

Please find the Aug-Sept 2022 Issue of Newsflash, an e-newsletter of the Nepali Academics in America (NACA). Newsflash 2(4).pdf

Please find the June-July 2022 Issue of Newsflash, an e-newsletter of the Nepali Academics in America (NACA).  Please send us your feedback. Newsflash Vol 2 Issue 3.pdf

Please find the April-May Issue of Newsflash, an e-newsletter of the Nepali Academics in America (NACA).  This issue includes NACA's upcoming 2nd Annual Conference program, members spotlight, members' publications, opportunities, and Nepal corner.NACA Newsletter Issue 2_Vol 2.pdf

Please find the Feb-March 2022 Issue of Newsflash, an e-newsletter of the Nepali Academics in America (NACA).  This issue includes call for papers for NACA's 2nd Annual Conference, members spotlight, members' publications, opportunities, Nepal corner, and Nepal Connection. NACA Newsflash Vol2 Issue1 Feb 2022.pdf