Then vs. Now
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Major
Electrical Engineering
Research Advisor
Ahmad, Diana L., 1953-
Advisor's Department
History and Political Science
Funding Source
Dr. Diana L. Ahmad
Abstract
Journalists' depictions of Latino immigrants in the contemporary United States mimics the portrayal of Chinese immigrants during the late 19th century. The media stresses drugs, employment competition, and crime for both groups. Sources for this poster came from Nevada Newspapers from 1870 to 1900 as well as online newspapers articles from 2017 to the present day. The astonishing similarities between these two time periods illustrates that immigration has long been a controversial topic in America. Essentially, many of the same arguments about immigrants have been used to influence public opinion for over 145 years.
Biography
Michele White is in her last semester of her undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at Missouri University of Science & Technology, and will begin work towards her Master's degree this Summer. When Michele is not in class, she can be heard over the airwaves as a DJ for KMNR 89.7 FM, or she can be found tutoring in the Burns & McDonnell Student Success Center.
Research Category
Arts and Humanities
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Award
Arts and humanities poster session: Third place
Location
Upper Atrium
Presentation Date
16 Apr 2019, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Then vs. Now
Upper Atrium
Journalists' depictions of Latino immigrants in the contemporary United States mimics the portrayal of Chinese immigrants during the late 19th century. The media stresses drugs, employment competition, and crime for both groups. Sources for this poster came from Nevada Newspapers from 1870 to 1900 as well as online newspapers articles from 2017 to the present day. The astonishing similarities between these two time periods illustrates that immigration has long been a controversial topic in America. Essentially, many of the same arguments about immigrants have been used to influence public opinion for over 145 years.
