APS

29th APS Annual Convention

Subtle Biases and Microagressions in Academia

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Boston, MA

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Subtle biases and microagressions are prevalent in academia and often impact the careers of women, especially in STEM fields. The goal of this symposium is to share our current tools for identifying and addressing microaggressions as well as our interventions to interrupt microaggressions and promote positive alternatives.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Jill LohmeierChair
    University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Presentations

  1. I Just Witnessed a Microaggression, What Do I Do?Michelle Haynes-Baratz
  2. The Role of Bystanders in Organizational Culture Change to Challenge BiasMeg Bond, Tugba Metinyurt
  3. Measuring Subtle Bias in AcademiaJill Lohmeier, Leah Ferullo, Rosie Emerson