Taiwan Studies Initiative
Welcome to the Taiwan Studies Initiative at the University of Texas at Dallas!
Where scholarly inquiry meets innovation.
We aim to build an academic hub for Taiwan Studies with a dedication to advance research and policy analysis in critical areas including high technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability.
Through rigorous scholarship, language training, and student exchange programs- we aim to explore Taiwan’s dynamic role in the world and provide a welcoming platform for academic and cultural exchange.
Join us in shaping the future of Taiwan studies and contributing to a global understanding of its significance!
What We Do:
Convening a network: Establishing a professional and scholarly national platform for Taiwan Studies, promoting research and dialogue.
Advancing Scholarship: Advancing research and policy analysis in Taiwan studies, focusing on its political, social, and economic dimensions.
Preparing New Generations: Equipping new researchers with the tools to explore emerging issues in high technology, AI, and sustainability within the context of Taiwan.
Language Training and Exchange Opportunities: Offering comprehensive language training and student exchange programs to deepen understanding and foster academic and cultural exchanges.
Sponsored by MOE
Programs:
- Taiwan Research Academy (Call for Application)
- Huayu BEST Scholarship ($1,000 scholarship to study Mandarin in Taiwan)
- Taiwan courses
- IPEC 4396.91 State and Society in Taiwan
- Professional/Business Chinese
- Political Economy of Technology in Taiwan
- Dual Degree Program in Data Science (with National Chung Hsing University)
- Data Analytics Colloquium
Taiwan Studies Initiative in the News
2024-2025
- UT Dallas Strengthens Global Partnerships and Alumni Ties in Taiwan
- Taiwan Ministry of Education Director Visits UTD to Celebrate the Launch of Taiwan Studies Initiative
- North Texas-Taiwan Technology Summit 2025 Strengthens Global Collaboration at UT Dallas
- Learn Mandarin in Taiwan with the Huayu BEST Scholarship
- Taiwan Research Academy Concludes Successful Workshops and Conference
Taiwan Studies Initiative Advisory Board
Dr. Charles Ku, Chair of Taiwan Studies Initiative Advisory Board
Dr. Charles Ku is the Honorary President of the Greater Dallas Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce. He is currently a retired dentist since 2023. Over the years, Dr. Ku was recognized by his peers as a leader in his field. He was appointed by Governor Clements to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, and served as chair in 1990, was appointed by Governor George W Bush to the Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council, and was appointed by George H. W. Bush to the Federal Commission on Apprenticeship. Dr. Ku also served on the Baylor Oral Health Foundation Board. He currently serves on the Baylor University Medical Center Board of Trustees and Dallas Baptist University Board of Trustees.