First-Year Seminar (110-6-2)

Topic

Creating Inclusive Science

Instructors

Bennett B. Goldberg

Meeting Info

Schapiro Hall 101A: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Throughout history the famous scientists, the most recognized scholars, and university and national laboratory leaders have been largely white and asian males, excluding many minoritized groups. This continues today, enshrined by sociological and structural policies and processes. We will explore this history of oppression and examine current efforts to create more inclusive science and engineering environments. This seminar posits that to study in a discipline and be an inclusive practitioner requires both an understanding of that discipline's sociological origins as well as skills in its constituent elements (e.g. math, physics, etc.).

Class Attributes

WCAS First-Year Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for First Year & Sophomore only
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required