Avi Ben Zeev - Diversifying Education and Workforce

The video discusses efforts at San Francisco State University to diversify education and the workforce in biomedical science. It highlights the issue of underrepresentation of certain groups and the impact of stereotype threat. The program aims to change institutional practices to create a more inclusive environment, focusing on altering implicit biases and promoting safe practices.

What is the primary goal of the SF Build grant?

• To increase funding for biomedical research

• To diversify education and workforce in Biomedical Science

• To promote international collaboration in science

• To build new laboratories at San Francisco State University

Which groups are overrepresented in the field of biomedical science?

• International students

• Women and minorities

• White men and Asian men

• Latinos and African Americans

What is stereotype threat?

• A strategy to improve performance in competitive environments

• A legal term used in workplace discrimination cases

• A type of threat that involves physical harm

• A phenomenon where people feel anxious about confirming negative stereotypes about their group

What is one approach the SF Build grant is using to combat stereotype threat?

• Changing institutional practices and educating about implicit biases

• Offering scholarships to all students

• Changing the curriculum to focus more on hard sciences

• Increasing the number of exams and assessments

How does the SF Build grant aim to signal belonging to underrepresented groups?

• By organizing international conferences

• By providing financial incentives

• By changing institutional practices and offering safe environments

• By increasing the number of faculty members