University of Wisconsin–Madison
Digital Trace Data Research in Information Systems (2026) Authors: Carsten Østerlund and Corey B. Jackson Abstract: Digital trace data has become increasingly attractive as a source of insight for understanding and evaluating human behavior in computer information systems. Trace data provide rich insights into organizational practices and human behaviors but pose significant methodological challenges due …
Scientific Reports (2026) Authors: Angela Byars-Winston, Stephanie C. House, Remi Jones, Sylvia Hurtado, You-Geon Lee, Ellyssa Eiring, and Richard McGee Abstract: Most science faculty are ill-equipped to navigate how racial inequalities impact interactions with students and peers in their research training contexts and their mentoring relationships. We show that faculty mentors in graduate biomedical training …
Journalism Practice (2025) Authors: Sue Robinson, Margarita Orozco, and Lori Shontz Abstract: This article analyzes the impact of a conversation facilitation training program for journalism students from six universities across the United States as a so-called “intervention” in applied research to build a new curriculum for journalism schools. We found three areas that demand careful …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …