University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Podcast

Diversity Science Podcast: Lillie Williamson on Medical Mistrust and Racial Discrimination

Professor Lillie Williamson studies medical mistrust, particularly mistrust in the U.S. context between Black Americans and the medical community. In this episode, Dr. Williamson talks with Angela Byars-Winston about how mistrust is more than just a historical phenomenon, but can stem from the personal encounters with discrimination, a loved one’s negative experiences, and the broader …

Diversity Science Podcast: Mica Estrada on How Kindness Matters for Diversifying STEMM Fields

In this episode of the Diversity Science Podcast, we hear from Mica Estrada about kindness, how there’s more to it than just being polite or courteous, and how incorporating kindness into institutional practices can help to diversify STEMM fields. Dr. Estrada is a Professor at the Institute for Health & Aging and Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion …

Diversity Science Podcast: Morgan Jerald on Stereotypes and Their Consequences for Black Women’s Well-being

In this episode, Morgan Jerald talks with Angela Byars-Winston about stereotypes and how they can impact Black women’s well-being. Dr. Jerald discusses a few of the main categories of stereotypes that others may hold about Black women and explains that even if someone doesn’t believe or endorse a stereotype, just being aware of it can …

Diversity Science Podcast: Pilot Episode

Welcome to the Institute for Diversity Science Podcast! This is our pilot episode and you’ll hear from Institute Chair Angela Byars-Winston and Executive Director Markus Brauer about what diversity science is, what comes next for the Institute for Diversity Science, and what you can expect in this podcast.