Toronto Population Network Speaker Series: Student Symposium
POP in for an excellent presentation! The Toronto Population Network Speaker Series brings together leading scholars working at the cutting edge of population research. From mortality and health to migration, fertility, and inequality, our speakers showcase innovative methods and substantive findings shaping contemporary population research. Open to students, faculty, and anyone with an interest in data and population dynamics, this series is a space to learn, ask questions, and connect across disciplines.
U of T Student Symposium
Join us for an exciting series of rapid-fire flash talks from U of T PhD students. This session highlights emerging work across disciplines, bringing together scholars ready to share ideas at all stages. Open to students and faculty, come engage with innovative work on campus and support the next generation of population researchers.
Zhenchao Qian
Zhenchao Qian is professor of sociology and research associate of Population Studies and Training Center at Brown University. His research examines patterns and trends in assortative mating: how partner selection is shaped by preferences, marriage market opportunities, and racial, ethnic, and other social boundaries, and how union formation and history affect individual wellbeing. His work also explores racial identification among children of interracial couples, immigration in the United States, and family change in China.
Upcoming events
- May 5: Jenna Nobles – UC Berkeley

