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A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in March 2023 found a large and statistically significant increase in U.S. maternal mortality in 2021. The rate for non-Hispanic Black women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly higher than that for White or Hispanic women. Overall, the maternal mortality rate …
In a study published in 2023 in Psychological Science, Calvin Lai and Jaclyn Lisnek evaluated a diversity training program with nearly 3,800 participating officers in 251 trainings. The one-day program was conducted by a well-regarded outside organization and focused mainly on implicit bias. Based on self-reports from the training participants, the study authors found that …
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.
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 …
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 …