2019 Roundtables

Turning  Ideas  Into  Reality.

1・Cultural Conflict and Identity
2・Environmental Systems and Sustainability
3・Media and Communication
4・Modern Issues in Education
                                    
Roundtables are where world-changing ideas are born at TASC. They are a space to debrief, decompress, and deconstruct information gained from field research, site visits, and speakers. Participants share and are exposed to a variety of perspectives, as each Roundtable is comprised of representatives from both the Taiwanese and the American delegations. Roundtables are where you will...
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in one timely and relevant topic, ranging from education reform to trans-Pacific entrepreneurship. Find your niche!

your unique perspective on the topic, and hear your fellow Roundtable members share theirs.

through the experiential knowledge gained during site visits, lectures, and other field research, making connections with your RT topic.

your combined knowledge together as an RT, as you identify a core issue for your Impact Project that inspires you towards change.

a proposal for your Impact Project to present at Final Forum, and begin making plans to execute your Project after returning home.

Discussions

Roundtables are where delegates have in-depth discussions about their Roundtable theme. Delegates of both sides research the topics in preparation for the discussions. 

Action Plans

Each Roundtable will implement an action plan during the course of the conference. 
At the conclusion of the conference, Roundtables will present on their action plans to a panel of experts and scholars. ​

Making Ripples

TASC is determined to become a “ripplemaker” in both Taiwan and America. Roundtables are where TASCers turn ideas into actions. Our actions in turn inspire even more people to understand the issues and make a difference.

Roundtable Structure

Pre-Conference Meetings

Before meeting in Taiwan, Roundtables will hold online meetings. Pre-conference meetings are an opportunity for delegates to get to know each other, discuss relevant topics, and brainstorm possible action plans.

Speaker Series & Site Visits

Site visits and speaker events provide opportunities for TASCers to learn more about the issues they tackle in Roundtables through first hand experience and interactions with renowned experts. 

Roundtable ​Days

"RT Days" will be scheduled into the itinerary. On RT Days, each Roundtable can visit relevant sites, connect with the local community, prepare for their final presentation, or carry out action plans. Each Roundtable has full discretion over how to run their RT Days. 

Mid-Conference Presentation

Mid-Conference, there will be one day for Roundtables to share their progress with other Roundtables and receive helpful suggestions from one another.  Delegates will also have the chance to share their thoughts on the conference so far.

Final Forum​​

On the last day of the conference, distinguished guests and alumni from various fields will join us for our final forum. Here, Roundtables present their action plans they have carried out, share reflections on their action plans, and propose for more initiatives. Our guests and alumni provide constructive criticisms and recommendations for the long-term implementation of the action plans.

Post-Conference

TASC is currently entering its seventh year. As our body of alumni increases, our network and influence expand as well. TASC is currently building a platform to share the proposals brought up each year, so that alumni from each year can provide guidance. ​As TASC alumni, we will continue to engage actively with TASC to ensure progress in Taiwan, the United States, and the world.