Through my research, I have accumulated substantial experience with all elements of the process of developing, implementing, and evaluating pro-diversity and anti-prejudice initiatives, as well as presenting data and information in a variety of contexts.
Development:
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Conducting interviews and focus groups with individuals from different backgrounds about social climate.
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Writing and distributing climate surveys that provide meaningful information about social climate.
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Conducting observational research to capture real-world intergroup behavior.
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Selecting relevant scientific theories and translating these ideas into clear messaging.
Implementation:
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Choosing the form, distribution channel(s), timing, and location for a given initiative.
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Coordinating with individuals across organizations to ensure implementation fidelity.
Evaluation:
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Selecting compelling outcomes that speak to the success of a given initiative.
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Using experimental methods to provide the strongest tests of effectiveness.
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Collecting a range of types of outcome data, including actual intergroup behavior, self-reported attitudes and motivation, well-being, performance, etc.
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Conducting sophisticated data analyses and presenting results of these analyses in a clear way to a general audience, including visual aids.
Presentation:
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Sharing the results of scientific research for both specialized and general audiences.
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Giving lectures and talks on topics related to prejudice and discrimination, motivation science, etc.
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Leading workshops on improving climate in the classroom/workplace, designing effective pro-diversity interventions, etc.
For more information, please see my current CV or resume.
To read papers in which I have applied these skills, contact me.