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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How to adjust our biases
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5 Tips to support Latina/o students
5 Tips to support Latina/o students In the article, "Privilege unveiled: An Academic family for future researchers and scholars", published in Latina/o Psychology Today, Dr. Mazzula points to the underrepresentation of "relatable faces" that Latina/o students see when they enter college. Although racial and ethnic minorities represent less than 16% of the country’s full-time faculty, Latina/o students are now the largest ethnic minority group on four-year college campuses. What do these statistics tell us? "Something important – that while racial/ethnic minority faculty and academics are under-represented, our community is growing, not only in numbers, but more and more educated, y con ganas y garras!" In the article, Dr. Mazzula infuses her personal story of the struggles and discriminatory practices she faced as a Latina first generation immigrant and college graduate. The article concludes with 5 recommendations to…
Planting seeds of success for the next generation of Latina/o scientists
Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA) hosted their “Kick-Off and Recruiting Event” in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month – their purpose, to engage new “Role Model” volunteers in HISPA’s Role Model Program. Role models, who visit classrooms and educational programs, dedicate their stories to show students that they too can achieve all their dreams. “We must join forces and share our educational and professional journeys with our students,” said Dr. Ivonne Díaz-Claisse, Founder and President of HISPA. “We invite you to be the wind that pushes the next generation forward. Let’s commit to be active role models to our youth.” Dr. Silvia L. Mazzula, Director of the Latina Researchers Network, was among the panel of leaders who shared inspirational stories of success and discussed the importance of volunteerism in supporting…
But you speak so well: How Latinos experience subtle racism
Rated #1 of TOP 5 blog posts in 2013 by the American Psychological Association (APA): Psychology Benefits Society - a blog from the APA Public Interest Directorate This story originally appeared in Psychology Benefits Society Last month marked the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and across the U.S., many Americans proclaimed that Dr. King’s dream had indeed come true. Perhaps many people believe this because overt acts of racism aren’t as common and are typically frowned upon. However, covert forms of racism are all too common . These more subtle forms of racism are called “microaggressions” and communicate hostile and racial insults. Microaggressions are things said or done – many times unconsciously – that reflect a person’s inner thinking, stereotypes and prejudices. They are difficult to…
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