HUMANITIES INCLUSIVITY PROGRAM
CASA and the HIP have continuously provided me with the tools and the resources I will need to succeed in graduate school. Being a part of this program has easily been the most rewarding and enjoyable part of my collegiate experience at Georgia State University. – Robert Reese III, HIP
Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Humanities Inclusivity Program (HIP) creates a pipeline and support network for humanities majors from underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in Master’s and PhD programs. This two-year program offers a paid research assistantship for 20 students paired with GSU faculty mentors to train in their research methods and writing. The HIP also provides students with intellectual preparation and social experiences that will help them enter the next stage of their path as humanities scholars, teachers, and professionals.
Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA)
Humanities Inclusivity Program – Summer Immersion (HIP-SI)
The Humanities Inclusivity Program (HIP) at Georgia State University is funded by The Mellon Foundation and gives undergraduates the chance to conduct research and explore careers in academia. The HIP Summer Immersion is a ten-week, research-intensive, project-based summer program for rising sophomores and juniors. This program provides the opportunity for participants to work on digital humanities and other team-based project labs with the EPIC Project Labs Program. Participants will also complete humanities scholar profiles, attend professional development workshops, and make presentations at a closing research symposium. Students will be paid $20 per hour for 15 hours per week. Once the summer program is complete, students will have the option of applying to enter the longer HIP Assistantship Program which provides a paid research assistantship throughout two academic years.
HIP-SI Highlights
- HIP Summer Immersion is for those willing to commit to intensive summer research, presentation of research, and full participation in weekly professional development workshops.
- Weekly work will contain a balance of collaboration on student teams, meeting with faculty leaders, independent reading, writing, and resource investigation, on-site and on-line workshops, and presentation preparation.
- Professional development workshops are required and cover topics such as developing scholarly projects, writing resumes and CVs, building professional relationships, developing emotional intelligence, and more.
- Research accomplishments will be highlighted at the CASA’s Summer Symposium in August. Students will present either oral or poster presentations.
Applications are due on Feb 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM. For questions about the program or application, contact Program Coordinator, Leslie Whitmire at ([email protected]).
Apply here: HIP-SI Application 2024
Daria Dozier is a senior student at Georgia State University, where she is pursuing dual degrees in Theatre Performance (BIS) and Spanish (BA). Daria conducts academic research on Theatre and Performance Art as a scholar in the Humanities Inclusivity Program (HIP), an Andrew W. Mellon-funded initiative. She has presented findings on Latin American Theatre and Performance at several conferences, including Beyond the Culture: Black Popular Culture and Social Justice and Georgia State University’s Undergraduate Research where she earned a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award. Her current research interests center utopian and dystopian political philosophy in black speculative fiction.
In addition to her studies, Daria is an active member of the Spanish Club and an actress for Atlanta City Theatre. Daria also spends time volunteering with youth through the Latin American Association and serves as Operations Lead for The Co-op ATL. Upon completion of her undergraduate education, Daria plans to teach English abroad before attending graduate school for performance studies. When procrastinating on her schoolwork or research, Daria escapes the ills of the world through artistic endeavors, such as creative writing or collaborative performance projects with peers.
CASA and the HIP have continuously provided me with the tools and the resources I will need to succeed in graduate school. Being a part of this program has easily been the most rewarding and enjoyable part of my collegiate experience at Georgia State University. – Robert Reese III, HIP