CME-US: Advancing Research, Education, and Community Engagement for American Muslims

The Center of Muslim Experience in the US is a unique and original center conducting transformative research about American Muslims and their significant contributions to American society and culture, advancing student success through creative pedagogical developments, and fostering community engagement by bridging inter-community understanding. CME-US draws on ASU’s charter of inclusivity, public values, and community impact and the Islamic ethics of justice, equity and respect for difference to advance its mission.The Center of Muslim Experience in the United States is co-directed by Dr. Yasmin Saikia (Hardt-Nickachos Chair in Peace Studies and Professor of History) and Dr. Chad Haines (Associate Professor of Religious Studies). Since moving to ASU in 2010, they have developed a number of joint projects in peace studies, the study of Muslims and South Asian studies. https://cme.asu.edu/