Center for the Advancement of Teaching to host lecture on the science of a diverse community

Wake Forest’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its 25th Anniversary Lecture on Thurs., Oct. 27 in Broyhill Auditorium from 7 to 8 p.m. A Q&A session will follow.

Social psychologist and Stanford University psychology professor Claude Steele will deliver the talk on “Stereotype Threat and Identity Threat: The Science of a Diverse Community.”

Drawing on stereotype threat and social identity threat research, the talk will address the why, what and how of diverse learning communities and identify features of diverse learning communities that, while good for all students, are especially helpful for minority students. Steele will also explore the psychological significance of community and its role in learning.

All are welcome to attend.

The event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost.