University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: February 2023

Brauer recognized for contributions to diversity and inclusion

Institute for Diversity Science Executive Director Markus Brauer accepted the Jenessa Shapiro Award for contributions to diversity and inclusion on February 23 at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology annual convention.

New Report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a report earlier this month outlining strategies to build antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion into STEMM fields and systems. The report finds that despite considerable investments to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine), there are still substantial barriers …

UW Communications: New UW institute to study evidence-based solutions to diversity-related challenges

February 16, 2023 By Chris Barncard The University of Wisconsin–Madison has launched the Institute for Diversity Science as a hub for the many researchers on campus studying causes and consequences of discrimination and evaluating solutions that may help companies and cities grow — and grow more successful — as welcoming and inclusive communities. Diversity science as a …