2021 Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Israel Studies

We are pleased to present the third annual Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Israel Studies. This year, the conference will take place virtually, via Zoom, on Tuesday, June 15 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (US Pacific Time).

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)

About the Conference

The UCLA Nazarian Center for Israel Studies is pleased to host its third annual Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Israel Studies on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. This is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students (Bachelor degree programs) to present and discuss their research on modern Israel (in any academic discipline). Students selected will showcase their work at the conference and participate in a moderated Q&A with their peers. The 2021 virtual conference is open to students from any campus in the United States and abroad. 

Sponsored by the UCLA Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

Conference Schedule

(all US Pacific Time)

9:00 AM –  9:10 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks (UCLA Prof. Dov Waxman)

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Session I: 9:10 AM – 10:20 AM (70 mins.)

Politics - RSVP for Link 

 Culture - RSVP for Link 

Break 10:20 AM – 10:30 AM (10 mins.)

Session II: 10:30 AM –  11:50 AM (80 mins.)

Diplomacy - RSVP for Link 

Society - RSVP for Link 

Lunch Break - 11:50 AM – 12:30PM

Session III: 12:30 PM – 1:40 PM

Conflict - RSVP for Link 

Closing Remarks and Award Presentation: 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

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For questions, email Israel@international.ucla.edu