U.S. National Committee for Psychological Science (USNC/IUPsyS)

Webinar

Implicit Bias in the Publication Process: Evidence and Opportunities

March 1, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

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About

Most of us believe that we are fair and equitable and evaluate others based on objective facts. However, research has shown that we all hold implicit biases that unconsciously affect our understanding, actions, and decisions. Even in ideal work settings where publishers, editors, reviewers, and others have no stereotypes or prejudices toward other groups, discrimination may still occur. Awareness of our biases and those hidden within the publication process, from commissioning to post-publication, is critical to promoting diversity and inclusion within the publishing industry. This interactive session introduces practical strategies to identify and reduce the influence of implicit bias in the publication process and our personal lives.

Learning Objectives: After completing this interactive workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Define implicit bias.
2. Identify how and where bias enters the publication process.
3. Describe barriers to mitigating or reducing bias in the publication process
4. Describe practice strategies for identifying and reducing the influence of implicit bias in the publication process and our personal lives.

Presenter: Dr. Joseph M. Williams, Associate Professor, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia and Affirm Consulting LLC
Dr. Williams' primary research focuses on identifying the protective factors and underlying processes that contribute to the academic resilience of K-12 students of color and those from low-wealth families. His secondary interest includes multicultural and social justice training practices for (K-12) counselors, educators, and other helping professionals. In addition to publishing scholarly articles and book chapters in these areas, he consults with school districts, communities, associations, and corporations to improve diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts and engage people in productive dialogue and action. Dr. Williams is also the faculty director of Starr Hill Pathways (SHP)—a free, year-round college and career readiness program for Charlottesville youth in grades 7-12 from historically marginalized communities. Dr. Williams guides the SHP research agenda.
This event is co-sponored by the Society for Research in Child Development

Contact

Ester Sztein

(202) 334-3149
esztein@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

International Perspectives in U.S. Psychological Science Journals: Proceedings of a Workshop

November 29, 2022

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

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About

In June 2021, the U.S. National Committee for Psychological Science convened a workshop focusing on ways to improve the engagement and representation of researchers from around the world in U.S.-based psychological journals. The workshop spanned two days and included U.S. and international speakers, panelists, and participants. They represented major peer-reviewed scientific journals, psychological societies, research institutions, and government agencies. A complete summary of the workshop, including descriptions of the invited presentations, panels, and breakout group discussions, is captured in a proceedings-in-brief document entitled International Perspectives in U.S. Psychological Science Journals: Proceedings of a Workshop–in Brief, published by the National Academies Press.

In this webinar, workshop speakers, panelists, and participants will discuss the proceedings-in-brief, thoughts on next steps, and opportunities for further collaborations. The event is free, open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend.

Organizing Project

International Perspectives in U.S. Psychological Science Journals: A Workshop

Contact

Ester Sztein

(202) 334-3049
esztein@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop Closed

International Perspectives in U.S. Psychological Science Journals: A Workshop

June 28 - 29, 2021

Past

About

An invitational virtual workshop of psychological science journal editors and society leadership. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss ways to improve the engagement and representation of researchers from around the world in psychological journals.

WATCH THE DAY 1 VIDEO RECORDING

WATCH THE DAY 2 VIDEO RECORDING

Organizing Project

International Perspectives in U.S. Psychological Science Journals: A Workshop

Contact

Ester Sztein

(202) 334-3049
esztein@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Implicit Bias in the Publication Process: Evidence and Opportunities

International Perspectives in U.S. Psychological Science Journals: Proceedings of a Workshop

International Perspectives in U.S. Psychological Science Journals: A Workshop