Tag: Markus Brauer

Best Practices to Promote the Success of Students of Color: Insights From a New Type of Climate Survey

Posted on 05/18/2026

Frontiers in Education (2026) Authors: Kamila Redd, Kevin Kennedy, Markus Brauer Abstract: Despite attempts to promote inclusion in STEM, disparities in belonging, academic achievement, and experiences of discrimination persist between students of color and their White peers. In alignment with the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation’s (LSAMP) focus to better understand the factors contributing to …

IDS at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology

Posted on 03/10/2026

IDS affiliates and graduate fellows from across multiple UW-Madison departments attended and presented at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology held February 26-28 in Chicago. The Society is the world’s largest organization of social and personality psychologists and includes researchers and practitioners from many academic disciplines. Conference Program See a …

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

Posted on 02/13/2026

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 …

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

Posted on 01/16/2026

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 …

Stuck on Intergroup Attitudes: The Need to Shift Gears to Change Intergroup Behaviors

Posted on 10/03/2025

Perspectives on Psychological Science (2024) Author: Markus Brauer Abstract: Decades of research on how to improve intergroup relations have primarily examined ways to change prejudiced attitudes. However, this focus on negative intergroup attitudes has yielded few effective solutions. Because intergroup relations are shaped by behavior during intergroup interactions, it is necessary to identify constructs that have a …

Brauer speaks about reducing prejudice and promoting inclusion at AAUW

Posted on 09/26/2025

Earlier this month, IDS Executive Director Markus Brauer spoke at an AAUW gathering in Milwaukee about “Effective Ways to Reduce Prejudice and Create an Inclusive Climate.”

Engaging Dairy Farming Stakeholders in Developing the Mooving Cows Digital Tool for Practicing Appropriate Cow Handling

Posted on 06/17/2025

Journal of Dairy Science (2025) Authors: Jennifer M.C. Van Os, Nigel B. Cook, Dominic Ledesma, Robert Cradock, Olufunmilola Abraham, Markus Brauer Abstract: Appropriate handling of dairy cows improves animal welfare and milk production and reduces the risk of injury to cows and people. However, interacting with cows safely requires training to understand their natural behavior. …

‘A Perfect Match’: How Hematologists Discuss Donor Options and Risks with Black and White Patients Considering Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant

Posted on 05/21/2025

Leukemia & Lymphoma (2025) Authors: Thorunn Thordardottir, Rachel A. Rodenbach, Markus Brauer, Aric C. Hall, Earlise Ward, Cardinale B. Smith, Toby C. Campbell Abstract: Patients of racial minorities have lower chance of securing a suitable donor, essential part of successful allogeneic stem cell transplant. In this simulated interview study, we sought to examine how hematologists …

Racial Disparities in Doctor-Patient Communication: Examining Doctors’ Encounters with Black and White Patients

Posted on 03/25/2025

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2025) Authors: Cassandra Gedeon, Rachel Rodenbach, Toby C. Campbell, Thorunn H. Thordardottir & Markus Brauer Abstract:Healthcare disparities persist in the USA, with Black patients often receiving lower-quality care. Effective doctor-patient communication is crucial for influencing satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and overall health outcomes. This study examined racial disparities …