University of Florida Homepage

Linguistics Major Named Askew Scholar

Congratulations to Eileen Calub, who today was named an Askew Scholar by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. Askew Scholars are undergraduates who spend two years conducting research, receiving civic engagement training, and conducting public service. The goal of the program is to, “prepare outstanding UF students for a life of civic involvement”.

Eileen’s project will involve researching ways to dismantle language barriers and increase access to legal resources for migrants in Florida. According to her project description:

“My research seeks to identify legal resources that empower migrants while also examining how lack of translation services can deny access to those who cannot speak or understand English. I will also research methods of advocating for migrant rights in Florida through increasing multilingual legal resources in communities with sizable migrant populations. The results could positively impact the lives of immigrants who have had difficulty navigating the legal system, and help reduce social inequality resulting from language barriers. Results will also increase public awareness about the necessity of multilingual language resources and translation services for migrant accessibility.”

For more information about the Askew Scholar’s Program, see their website.

Way to go Eileen!