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Biography

S. Steve Arounsack, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of
Cultural Anthropology

I've been passionate about Southeast Asian cultures and digital design since childhood. Evolving these two curiosities into a singular professional journey has been a dream come true. Currently I teach at California State University, Stanislaus for the Anthropology Program and the Art Department.

Distinctions and Involvement

Productions have been showcased on PBS, satellite TV, at national exhibitions, and universities. Coordinated the first two Lao Film Festivals for The Center for Lao Studies (University of Northern Illinois, 2005 and Arizona State University, 2007)

Board of Directors, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: SF Chapter, The Emmys(R)(2010-2012); Vice Chair, Southeast Asian Resource Action Center (SEARAC)(2009-2012); Board Chair, Village Science (2009-2011)

Gates Millennium Scholar (2000-2005); American Leadership Forum, Great Valley Chapter, Class I (2010);Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2010), Conferred by the Center for Lao Studies, Lao Heritage Foundation, and International Lao New Year Committee; ECO Sustainable Communities Leadership Program (2002)