First-Generation Scholars

On September 2, 2015, the APSA Council approved a new standing Committee on First-Generation Higher Education Scholars in the Profession, parallel to the existing APSA status committees. The goal and mission of this committee is to bring focused attention to the ways that class, economic inequality, and mobility can affect political scientists’ ability to thrive educationally and professionally throughout their careers.

The Committee is also offers travel and accessibility grants up to the amount of $250 to support First Generation Higher Education Scholars in the Profession who attend the APSA Annual Meeting.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Meet Bailey Fairbanks, 2019 First Generation Scholar in the Profession

October 22, 2019 Comments Off on Meet Bailey Fairbanks, 2019 First Generation Scholar in the Profession

Bailey Fairbanks is a PhD candidate in Georgia State University’s department of political science. Her research focuses on state supreme courts, judicial decision-making, and the opinion writing process. Bailey’s dissertation, “How Do Judges Save Time? […]

Centennial Center

UCLA Associate Professor of Political Science, Lorrie Frasure-Yokley, Shares Her Experiences as a Political Scientist and APSA Member

June 25, 2019 Comments Off on UCLA Associate Professor of Political Science, Lorrie Frasure-Yokley, Shares Her Experiences as a Political Scientist and APSA Member

Dr. Lorrie Frasure-Yokley is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California-Los Angeles. Her research interests include racial/ethnic political behavior, immigrant political incorporation, African American politics, women and politics, and state and […]