By the end of the course, you will
be a critical reader of literature on race and gender in the scientific community;
have a broad understanding of how culture affects science;
identify challenges faced by different groups and understand some of the psychological and sociological mechanisms underpinning these challenges;
have established an understanding of implicit bias, stereotype threat, and their effects;
be able to design strategies for fostering more inclusive learning strategies and mentoring conversations.
Facilitating and participating in discussions; share our goals for this course
Defining race and gender
Statistics regarding demographic representation in the scientific community
Philosophy of science
History of science development
“Scientist” as an identity
Implicit bias, imposter syndrome, stereotype threat, and how they affect individuals
Challenges faced by under-represented and well-represented minorities
Gender: women as scientists in the past and present
LGBTQ scientists and science
Intersectionality
Science education and its impact on race and gender dynamics
Inclusive advising, mentoring, teaching, and learning.