Lin Bian, PhD
The University of Chicago
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology

Date:
February 25, 2025
12:00 p.m. Central Time

Location:
Virtual - Zoom Webinar / 120 IRP

Seminar:
Gender Stereotypes about who can be 'Brilliant': Developmental Origins, Impact, and Interventions

Abstract:
Women are consistently underrepresented in certain professions and sectors of academia, especially in the domains of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Although a large majority of the healthcare workforce is female, women are notably under-represented in leadership and the highest-paid roles.  This lecture and discussion will uncover one source of this gender bias: the stereotype associating intellectual talent more with men than women. Dr. Bian will provide experimental evidence supporting this theory and developmental data suggesting that the gender brilliance stereotype and its consequences take root in early childhood. Finally, Dr. Bian will share findings on potential ways to bridge this gender gap at its developmental roots. 

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