A Program of Research on the Role of Race in Adolescent Academic and Social Life Online
May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Drawing on developmental theories of race, this presentation will synthesize two decades of research on the messages adolescents send and receive about race online. From articles on the contributions of one’s racial-ethnic group to viral videos of police killings, it outlines how engagement with race-related content and discussions online impacts academic, behavioral and mental health outcomes.
Speaker
Brendesha Tynes, Associate Professor of Education & Psychology, USC Rossier School of Education, Founding Director of Center for Empowered Learning and Development with Technology
Impact of Unresolved Trauma on American Indian Health Equity
April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Numerous sources of trauma continue to adversely impact Indigenous Peoples, including historical trauma, forced boarding school participation, adverse childhood experiences, and ongoing racism and marginalization. In this session we will explore the impact of unresolved trauma on American Indian health equity, and we will describe sources of strength and resilience that can be supported to improve population health outcomes.
Speaker
Donald Warne, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as the Director of the Indians Into Medicine and Public Health Programs, & Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences