University of Missouri-Columbia's Own Angela Danso Gyane Named APSA Diversity Spring Fellow

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Angela Danso Gyane, a Ph.D. student at the University of Missouri-Columbia's Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, has been named a Spring Fellow by the APSA Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP). She has a strong background in history and political science from the College of Wooster and focuses her research on international relations and comparative politics. Her work examines the roles of race, ethnicity, and gender in international contexts.

Angela's research covers human rights, conflict studies, peace studies, and African studies, with a focus on the politics of the Global South. She explores the effects of pre-colonial political and social systems on contemporary African politics, including their impact on the political activities of African women in various contexts.

Beyond academia, Angela aims to use her knowledge in practical applications, contributing to initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is also interested in consultancy work related to development and conflict resolution in the Global South.

The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program, started in 1969 and originally called the Minority Fellowship Program, supports early-stage Ph.D. students in political science. The program has helped over 600 fellows and contributed to the completion of doctoral studies for more than 100 individuals.