Marcon Institute

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  • “to be truly visionary we have to root our imagination in our concrete reality while simultaneously imagining possibilities beyond that reality.” -bell hooks

Marcon Mountain Hawks Take Flight

Who can get involved?

ANYONE! 

The Marcon Institute flattens hierarchies. Fellows and associates receive mentorship from the Marcon Institute and faculty experts. Projects can be co-created by students, faculty, staff, and community collaborators as well. 

If you have a project idea for antiracist policy, activism, art, technology, or research and want support for your project, to find collaborators, or get assistance formulating a proposal – contact us at marconinst@lehigh.edu. 

If you are a minoritized student, staff member, or faculty member or if your research, teaching, or service goals align with the values of the Marcon Institute – tell us how we can support you, amplify your work, and help expand your impact. We are here for you at the marconinst@lehigh.edu. 

How can you get involved?

There are many ways to get involved with the Marcon Institute. We have numerous community collaborators, fellowship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and much more.

Explore our GET INVOLVED page and visit our PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES page to learn more about ways to get involved and find out more about our annual Radical Love Conference.

What is the difference between a Marcon Mountain Hawk Fellow and an Associate Fellow?

Marcon Mountain Hawk Fellows receive a stipend of up to $4000.  Marcon Mountain Hawks play a vital role in supporting the mission to foster lifetime commitments to antiracism, as well as contributing to the further growth and strategic planning of the Marcon Institute. Fellows have the following duties: 

  • Follow through on the proposed project in a manner consistent with The Institute’s mission and values

  • Attend regular progress meetings for fellows

  • Participate in the 10 week intensive summer experience [full-time]

  • Present a poster on your project progress at the Lehigh University Summer Research Expo in August

  • Assist in the planning for the Radical Love Conference

  • Participate in the Radical Love Conference in the spring of 2023

  • Spread joy

Associate Fellows are not compensated but receive academic credit for a part-time commitment to their project. Associate fellows enroll in independent study credits with the Marcon Institute director or with a faculty advisor.  Associate Fellows have the following duties: 

  • Follow through on the proposed project in a manner consistent with The Institute’s mission and values

  • Attend regular progress meetings for fellows

  • Participate in the 10 week intensive summer experience [part-time]

  • Present a poster on your project progress at the Lehigh University Summer Research Expo in August [optional]

  • Assist in the planning for the Radical Love Conference [optional]

  • Participate in the Radical Love Conference in the spring of 2023

  • Spread joy

How are students selected?

You can review our call for proposals, evaluation criteria, and submit applications here. 

Fellowship and Associate Fellowship applications are open NOW! 

Applications are due by March 10, 2023, and decisions will be posted by April 3, 2023.

 
When are proposals due?

Applications are due by March 10, 2023, and decisions will be posted by April 3, 2023.

 
What is the 10 week intensive summer experience?

The 10 week summer intensive experience is a collective effort to make progress on your projects, network, engage in curricular and co-curricular activities, as well as cultivate a growing community of antiracist scholars. 

The structure and schedule of activities is co-created. The Marcon Institute director in conjunction with community collaborators and the previous cohort of fellows and associate fellows develop program guidelines and a framework for each cohort. Then, fellows and associate fellows negotiate the content and schedule to maximize the community-building experience.

 
What opportunities are programmed for students?

LU Summer Research Expo (August): The LU Summer Research Expo is an opportunity for fellows and associate fellows to get feedback on their projects, network, further develop collaborations, and celebrate your successes.   

Radical Love Conference (March): The annual Radical Love Conference is a public-facing, community building event designed to enhance our antiracist community of practice.

What are the expectations for faculty mentors?

Faculty mentors are welcomed and encouraged to recruit students to their own projects. Those students will need to fill out an application form to the program and indicate on the application if the student will enroll in academic credit with the faculty advisor or the Marcon Institute director.