Physical Society Colloquium
Stereotyping, Implicit Bias, and the Experiences of
Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Fields
Department of Psychology
University of Michigan
In this talk I will describe social science research findings regarding
the experiences of White women and underrepresented racial/ethnic minority
(URM) people in STEM fields. Experimental research on implicit bias and
stereotype threat has revealed the powerful influence of negative stereotypes
on women and URM people in STEM. This work reveals differential evaluation
of women vs. men and majority vs. URM groups, and also shows the influence
of a more “chilly” or negative climate for members of groups
targeted by stereotypes purporting they are less suitable for STEM. I will
also discuss some recommendations for institutional change that can help
create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all.
Friday, March 29th 2019, 15:30
Ernest Rutherford Physics Building, Keys Auditorium (room 112)
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