Karen Lu, Yale University

A phenomenon throughout Asian cuisine, the flavor profile has yet to make an equivalent impact in the West.

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The belief that women’s sexuality needs to be policed has fallen out of favor in recent years, but in some quarters, the idea still endures.

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

This Desi children’s show is making waves for how America perceives South Asia — and how South Asians perceive themselves.

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

‘Lucid’ is a safe space for inclusivity, representation and inner strength.