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</b></span><span style="font-family:-webkit-system-font,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif">"Silva, Andrea" <<a href="mailto:Andrea.Silva@unt.edu" target="_blank">Andrea.Silva@unt.edu</a>><br>

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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:inherit">Dear Esteemed Colleagues,</span><br>

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It is with great enthusiasm that we extend this call for applicants to participate in the Women of Color in Political Science Conference. This groundbreaking initiative was first held in 2013 by Drs. Jessica Lavariega Monforti and Melissa Michelson and is committed

 to addressing the underrepresentation and marginalization of women, particularly women of color, in the realm of political science through skill building and networking. <b>While you may or may not identify as a woman of color, <i>please

 consider sharing this invitation with graduate students, early career, and non-tenure track faculty who do identify as women of color in your professional circles.</i> </b><u></u><u></u></p>

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Register here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/WCPSRegister2024" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/WCPSRegister2024</a><u></u><u></u></p>

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Despite commendable efforts, women of color continue to confront formidable barriers within academia, underscoring the urgent need for concerted action. This conference seeks to offer targeted support and resources to empower women of color in political science. <u></u><u></u></p>

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Scheduled for September 4<sup>th</sup>, 2024, at Drexel University, WCPS offers free workshop sessions that will bolster research capacity and support systems for graduate students and faculty, with a special emphasis on individuals affiliated with

 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Through dynamic sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain invaluable skills and knowledge about navigating academia and moving scholarly endeavors to publication and beyond. For

 accepted applicants, we will also offer a small travel stipend and meals for the day-long pre-conference.<u></u><u></u></p>

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The Women of Color in Political Science Conference has three main objectives:<u></u><u></u></p>

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Aim 1: Cultivate a robust network of women of color scholars spanning diverse subfields within political science.<u></u><u></u></p>

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Aim 2: Equip graduate students and tenure track faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful academic career trajectory.<u></u><u></u></p>

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Aim 3: Identify and rectify systemic gaps in support mechanisms to stem the "leaky pipeline" phenomenon that impedes the progress of women of color in political science.<u></u><u></u></p>

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We invite women of color in political science at all career stages and specifically, graduate students and early career faculty to join us in building a more inclusive and equitable academic atmosphere. We will be offering a small travel stipend for applicants

 to offset the cost of the conference. Please apply by June 1, 2024. Please contact Andrea Silva (<a href="mailto:andrea.silva@unt.edu" style="color:rgb(150,96,125)" target="_blank">andrea.silva@unt.edu</a>) with questions. <u></u><u></u></p>

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See you in Philly!<u></u><u></u></p>

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Warm regards,<u></u><u></u></p>

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Andrea Benjamin (OSU)<u></u><u></u></p>

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Andrea Silva (UNT)<u></u><u></u></p>

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Kelly Zvbogo (W&M)</p>

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<div>Dr. Andrea Silva (she/her)<br>

Associate Professor<br>

Department of Political Science<br>

University of North Texas<br>

940-565-4963<br>

<a href="http://www.andreasilva.net" target="_blank">www.andreasilva.net</a></div>

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 of their ancestors and descendants, past, present, and future. Today this meeting place is home to many Indigenous peoples from all over the world, including UCR faculty, students, and staff, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to live and work on

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