Author: dchancellor

Between creative identity performance and constrictive empowerment: Case studies of women of color as STEM content creators on social media

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Feminist Media Studies (2026) Authors: Kaiping Chen and Sheng Zou Abstract: The extent of women’s empowerment in the digital world has been debated, given the co-existence of digital feminist activism and enduring gender stereotypes. This study investigates how women of color who work as STEM communicators utilize social media creatively to redraw the boundary of …

Small Syllabus Change Boosts Grades and Inclusion for Students from Marginalized Groups

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A new study by Mitchell Campbell, Kevin Kennedy, Andrea Miller, and IDS Executive Director Markus Brauer suggests that a small, low-cost change in university classrooms can make a meaningful difference for students’ academic success and well-being, especially for those from marginalized backgrounds. The study, published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, tested a simple “Inclusivity …

White Supremacy, Scientific Racism, and Extractivism: A Framework For Anti-Racist Histories of Science in STEMM Education

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Science and Education (2026) Authors: Aida Arosoaie, Elizabeth Hennessy, Erika Marín-Spiotta, Evan Hepler-Smith Abstract: Science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines have long grappled with racism and racial overrepresentation, prompting recent critical approaches to the possibilities of enacting systemic change that go beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives focused on recruitment and retention. …

Childhood Fluoride Exposure and Cognition Across the Life Course

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Science Advances (2025) Authors: John Robert Warren, Gina Rumore, Soobin Kim, Eric Grodsky, Chandra Muller, Jennifer J. Manly, and Adam M. Brickman Abstract: How are children’s fluoride exposures associated with cognitive test performance in adolescence and midlife? Whereas most prior research has estimated effects of exposure to extremely high levels of fluoride, we consider exposure …

The PERMA Model of Well-Being: Examining Disability Severity, Stigma, and the Moderating Effects of Disability Onset

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Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (2026) Authors: Kyesha M. Isadore, Jina Chun, Sang Qin, Muharrem Koc, Arwa Almusaytir, Stephanie Burnham, Anna Kate Schneck Abstract: People with disabilities (PWD) encounter societal barriers that impact their well-being, particularly due to stigma and systemic discrimination. Whether a disability is congenital or acquired can shape how individuals experience these challenges, influencing …

A Brief Pro-Diversity Social Marketing Intervention Improves Grades and Well-Being of Students From Marginalized Groups

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Personality and Psychology Bulletin (2026) Authors: Mitchell R. Campbell, Kevin R. Kennedy, Andrea L. Miller, Markus Brauer Abstract: Despite much research on improving intergroup relations, the evidence for long-term effects in real-world settings is mixed. We used the social marketing approach to create an “Inclusivity Page” that could be added to course syllabi. The page contained …

Training Faculty Mentors to Better Support Graduate Students in the Sciences 

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A new multi-year study suggests that biomedical science faculty can significantly improve how they mentor graduate students, especially those from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups—if mentors are given the right kind of training.  The study tested different doses of a previously validated program called Culturally Aware Mentoring (CAM), designed to help faculty better understand how race, culture, and identity …

Taylor Odle makes list of nation’s top 200 education scholars

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IDS affiliate Taylor Odle recently made a list of 2026’s top-200 U.S. education scholars. The list, appearing in EdWeek, was compiled by a 27-member committee with rankings partially based on factors including Google Scholar citations, appearances in the popular press, and syllabus scores. Odle is one of three UW–Madison researchers to make this year’s list, …

Redefining How to Communicate Treatment Options May Facilitate Equitable Clinical Trial Enrollment

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Oncology Live (2025) Authors: Samantha Vuong and Monica A. Patel Abstract: Clinical trial enrollment among underserved groups remains low, affecting generalizability and equitable access to cancer treatments. Barriers to participation include patient-physician communication and implicit biases, impacting trial offers to minority groups. A study found a gap between oncologists’ perceived and actual trial recommendations, underscoring …

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence and Childhood Education: A Critical Systematic Review

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Journal of Research in Childhood Education (2025) Authors: Ran Liu and Carla Glave Abstract: This critical systematic review explores narratives surrounding justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) in childhood and general education. Analyzing 87 peer-reviewed articles from the past decade, this study highlights an increasing academic and societal …