Lauren Collins from the Center for Asian Studies has been awarded a Research & Innovation Office (RIO) Arts & Humanities Grant for her project " Enhancing Archiving Practices of Western Colonial-era Photographs of Southeast Asia (1850s-1950s) in American Academic Libraries." This project aims to make colonial-era photographs of Southeast Asia (1850s-1950s) in American academic libraries more accessible for research and education. By providing richer, more accurate, and contextually sensitive descriptions, the project seeks to improve the accessibility and usability of these archival collections, ensuring that these materials can be better utilized for scholarly and educational purposes.