FREE PREVIEW – The Sage Encyclopedia of Psychology and Gender
Edited by Kevin Nadal, Silvia Mazzula and David Rivera Get a FREE sneak preview The SAGE Encyclopedia of Psychology and Gender is an innovative exploration of the intersection of gender and psychology—topics that resonate across disciplines and inform our everyday lives. This encyclopedia looks at issues of gender, identity, and psychological processes at the individual as well as the societal level, exploring topics such as how gender intersects with developmental processes both in infancy and childhood and throughout later life stages; the evolution of feminism and the men’s movement; the ways in which gender can affect psychological outcomes and influence behavior; and more. With articles written by experts across a variety of disciplines, this encyclopedia delivers insights on the psychology of gender through the lens of developmental science, social science,…
Minding Your Mental Health with #VanguardSTEM
#VanguardSTEM: Minding Your Mental Health with In honor of Mental Health Awareness, join Dr. Mazzula on Vanguard STEM's next episode "Minding Your Mental Health" Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 7:00 pm ET https://gateway.shindig.com/event/vanguard-mentalhealth
Promoting Latino students in PhD programs
Dr. Mazzula featured in Insight into Diversity Magazine "Pathways to the Professoriate Program Helps Guide Latino Students from PhDs to Professorships" by Gary Stern (2017). Dr. Mazzula speaks to the "paltry number of Latino faculty to issues around 'access, sponsorship, mentorship, and gatekeepers'... Read full story: www.insightintodiversity.com
Diversifying the doctoral pipeline
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Changing the face of research
As I reflect on the last six years of what started as a small meeting to address the lack of women in the Ivory Tower and research careers to now a Network of over 3,000 scholars, researchers, evaluators, academic leaders and junior investigators worldwide, I am both humbled and even more inspired to continue to support the next generation of investigators. Join me in given girls and young women faces they can relate to! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8My0lUDm4M&t=10s[/embed] The Latina Researchers Network was founded in 2012, in response to the underrepresentation of historically disadvantaged populations with advanced degrees and in support of examining the barriers and opportunities for advancement in research and academic positions. With a supportive academic and social network, LRN is committed to eliminating barriers and advancing opportunities for underrepresented populations…
How to stop racism in three brave and simple ways
Discrimination is a common experience in the United States. Americans experience at least one discrimination event in their life, some can experience it on a daily basis. It is time for all of us to come together and uplift one another. WHAT BLACK LIVES MATTER MEANS In the wake of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, the question of whether or not all lives matter has created tension for many. The movement does not negate that all lives matter. The movement calls to end violence toward Blacks and to give them the same human rights and dignity that is awarded to non-Blacks. MEDIA'S PORTRAYAL OF POLICE OFFICERS Media has also centered police officers as the prime perpetrators of these indignities. I argue that focusing anti-Black sentiments on police officers 1) denies that police…
Latina Researchers Conference
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Latina Researchers Conference: Call for Proposals
CALL FOR PROPOSALS Deadline for submission of all proposals is April 30, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE In response to the underrepresentation of diverse scholars in advanced research careers and in the academy, the conference seeks to: Increase exposure of advanced research careers for diverse scholars, Inspire and support the next generation of investigators, Ensure underrepresented scholars receive the latest methodological training, Provide access to role models and networking opportunities, and Improve recruitment and retention of underrepresented students, researchers and faculty members. The conference includes plenary discussions and presentations by expert researchers, evaluators and activist scholars. The conference also includes multiple opportunities for networking and connecting rising investigators to senior scholars, evaluators and researchers. ATTENDEES The Latina Researchers Conference brings scholars, researchers and aspiring investigators from across the U.S. to address…
#SaludTues: Latina Leaders in Public Health
Dr. Mazzula was honored to be a special guest during @SaludToday's Tweetchat: Latina Leaders in Public Health April 5th, 2016 1:00pm ET The Tweetchat "Latina Leaders in Public Health" was hosted by @SaludToday with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (@HHFoundation), National Hispanic Media Association (@NHMAmd), Latina Researchers Network (@LatinaRAS), and Ventanilla de Salud (@VDSalud_DC), with special guests @DrMazzula @OJ_RN @SaludbySandra Hashtag #SaludTues * Missed it? Click HERE for resources and information shared, curtesy of @SaludToday