Tiffany Berry ’22 and Hope Tiboni ’22
A Holistic Approach To Combating Stereotype Threat In STEM Among Elementary Children
Tiffany Berry ’22, Biology and Psychology
Hope Tiboni, ’22, Psychology and Health Policy and Management
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Saaid Mendoza, Psychology
Past research has established that concerns about being negatively stereotyped can impact the academic performance of marginalized groups. These stereotype threat effects may be moderated by external factors (i.e., role models, social support) and internal factors (i.e., identity, resilience). We integrate these approaches to promote success within STEM-interested children, particularly young girls. Specifically, we propose a practical toolkit that can be used in elementary schools as a theory-driven holistic intervention for mitigating stereotype threats.
Poster Presentation: Tuesday, April 26, 12 – 2 p.m.
