Where:
Boston University School of Public Health
Hiebert Lounge / 72 East Concord St.
Boston, MA 02118
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences, Social Good, University
Claude M. Steele, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University
Drawing on stereotype threat and social identity threat research, this forum will address the why, what, and how of diverse learning communities: why they are important, a working hypothesis about what is critical to their success, and what research reveals about how to achieve that success. The talk’s practical aim is to identify the features of diverse learning communities—schools, universities, and academic disciplines—which, while good for all students, are especially helpful for minority students generally and for women in STEM fields. The forum will also explore the psychological significance of community and its role in learning.
Cohosted with Boston University Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
#PHForum2018
Lecture 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Reception to follow. Please register at the link provided.
LIVE STREAMING AVAILABLE at www.bu.edu/sph/live
Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People Provided.