The next psychology colloquium is scheduled for Wednesday November 2nd at 3:30pm via WebEx. Dr. Toni Schmader from the Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia will be presenting the work titled “Why Bias Interventions (Need Not) Fail.” We hope that you will join us!
Abstract: There is considerable debate about the efficacy of diversity training initiatives, with concerns that they are not only ineffective in creating more inclusive workplaces but can in some instances even backfire. In this talk, I’ll provide an overview of our lab’s recent efforts to understand that ways in which implicit bias presents a barrier to women’s sense of inclusion in male-dominated STEM fields, and how allyship from male colleagues can counteract these effects. I will also share preliminary data from a unique randomized control trial testing the efficacy of a theory-based implicit bias training program aimed at changing beliefs and behaviors to foster greater inclusion for women in science and engineering. Findings from a mix of experimental, survey, and field-based studies point to the importance of inclusive relationships for women’s job commitment, but our efforts to motivate allyship behavior is ongoing.
Event link for attendees:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m6d45790ce501b84bfaa49681bf8c09c9
Meeting ID: 2623 023 0285
Password: PSYC20221102
The remaining colloquium scheduled is listed below. All talks will take place online at 3:30pm on Wednesdays unless otherwise noted.
November 9th, 2022
Annual Neuroscience at Storrs
November 30th, 2022
Dr. Steven Roberts
Department of Psychology, Stanford University
For more information, contact: Merrisa Lin at merrisa.lin@uconn.edu