RBSI

The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program (RBSI) is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. The program is designed to introduce aspiring political scientists to the world of doctoral study. The program is open to students interested in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting underrepresented groups or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance.

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Betzaira Mayorga

May 10, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Betzaira Mayorga

Betzaira Mayorga, Florida Gulf Coast University Betzaira Mayorga is an honors student at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is majoring in political science, with a minor in Economics. Betzaira became motivated to major in political science […]

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Gaviota Del Mar Hernández Quiñones

May 8, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Gaviota Del Mar Hernández Quiñones

Gaviota Del Mar Hernández Quiñones, Washington College Gaviota Del Mar Hernández Quiñones  is a junior at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where she belongs to the Cater Society, a research fellowship for high-achieving students. Originally from […]

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Jordan Farris

May 7, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Jordan Farris

Jordan Farris, University of Arkansas Jordan Farris  is a third-year honor student majoring in political science at the University of Arkansas. He is a Walmart Endowed Scholar as well as a Camden E. Green Scholar at […]

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Jordan Spencer

May 2, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Jordan Spencer

Jordan Spencer, University of Delaware Jordan Spencer is a junior at the University of Delaware majoring in history education with a minor in political science. As a five-time Dean’s List recipient, a resident assistant, a […]

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Javier Salazar Jr.

May 1, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Javier Salazar Jr.

Javier Salazar Jr., Indiana University Javier Salazar Jr. is a first-generation college student. He is a Junior at Indiana University, studying Law, public policy and political science. Mr. Salazar has participated in several case competitions […]

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Jakini Ingram

April 24, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Jakini Ingram

Jakini Ingram, The Ohio State University Jakini Ingram is a student at The Ohio State University, studying political science and African American Studies. She serves as the vice president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Secretary of […]

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Ignangeli Salinas-Muniz

April 23, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Ignangeli Salinas-Muniz

Ignangeli Salinas-Muniz, University of Puerto Rico Ignangeli Salinas-Muniz is a political science major and a rising senior at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus. She has participated at the Organization of American States (OAS), spoken […]

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Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Erika Gonzalez

April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Meet 2019 RBSI Scholar, Erika Gonzalez

Erika Gonzalez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Erika Gonzalez is a first-generation, honors college senior at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), majoring in political science, and minoring in communication studies. She will […]