How do we help transgender youth find their way in a society still struggling to define gender? What are the most effective methods for addressing international child welfare? How can the judicial system best counter inherent prejudice? These are the topics raised in the 10th Annual Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures: The Psychological Science of Inequity and Inequality. There is still time to register for each of these free lectures discussing the latest research on factors affecting quality of life for underrepresented individuals.
Register for the entire series or individual lectures. Don’t miss this important topic. Sign up today!
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015; 7 p.m.
Implicit Bias: How Should Psychological Science Inform the Law?
Anthony Greenwald, Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
Jerry Kang, Professor of Law, Professor of Asian Studies and Associate Provost, UCLA, Korea Times–Hankook Ilbo Chair
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Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015; 7 p.m.
Orphaned and At-Risk: Responding Globally to the Needs of Children
Shannon Dorsey, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
Kathryn Whetten, Professor of Public Policy and Global Health, Duke University
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015; 7 p.m.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Understanding LGBT Inequities in America Today
Kristina Olson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
Michelle Hebl, Professor of Psychology, Rice University
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You may also register by calling the UW Alumni Association at 206-543-0540.
This free, public series is made possible by a generous bequest from Professor Allen L. Edwards.
