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Café Psychology

Date:
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Time:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:
Carnegie Science Center

Join us for Café Psychology at Carnegie Science Center!

Hear from two presenters about the science behind bias, identity, and diversity.

"Let's Talk About Race: The Science of Bias" with Keith Maddox, PhD
For some people, the question of racial bias in the United States isn’t a question: it’s a fact. For those who seek to bridge this divide, interracial contact and dialogue has the potential to foster the exchange of ideas and perspectives that lead to productive and sustainable solutions. This presentation will explore the concept of bias from a scientific perspective, discuss some of the challenges it presents for race relations, and consider strategies to mitigate its impact. 

Keith Maddox earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and his MA and PhD in Social Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Tufts University and the Director of the Tufts University Social Cognition (TUSC) Lab. His research and teaching are focused on exploring social cognitive aspects of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.

 

"Creating Contexts that Support Gender and Racial Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)" with Mary Murphy, PhD
Specifically, this talk will examine how numerical representation, and the mindset culture in a classroom shape women and people of color’s experiences in STEM. We will explore how situational cues influence people’s sense of belonging, interpersonal concerns, and performance in STEM. Results underscore the importance of examining the meaning that people draw from multiple situational cues to better understand the psychological experiences and outcomes of stigmatized individuals in mainstream settings.

Mary Murphy is an Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Associate Vice Provost for Student Diversity and Inclusion at Indiana University. Her research focuses on understanding how people’s social identities and group memberships, such as their gender, race, and socio-economic status interact with the contexts they encounter to affect people’s thoughts, feelings, motivation, and performance.

This is a free event. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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