UC-HBCU Initiative: Sawyer Summer Institute
Faculty Co-Directors: Dr. Lorrie Frasure (Department of Political Science and African American Studies) and Dr. Natalie Masuoka (Department of Political Science and Asian American Studies)
The Mark Q. Sawyer Summer Institute in Race, Ethnicity and Politics is a UC-Historically Black College and University (HBCU) partnership with Howard University. This six-week summer research program helps undergraduate students to develop empirical research methods and coding skills, while preparing students to apply to graduate programs. Our summer program also partners with the UCLA Academic Advancement Program/McNair Research Scholars Program.
Link to 2024 Sawyer Summer Institute & McNair Closing Ceremony Slide Deck