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Webinar from NOVA Education: The History of Scientific Racism (and Why it Matters for STEM Educators)
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From NOVA Education:
Historically, science has been conceptualized as objective, neutral, and apolitical. In reality, however, it is not. Science is carried out by real people and, thus, can be shaped by their beliefs, social values, and biases. In this talk, Udodiri R. Okwandu will trace the histories of unethical medical and scientific practices used in America from the 19th century to the present to demonstrate how science has and continues to perpetuate racism and inequality in society. In tracing this history, Udodiri hopes to empower STEM educators to account for gaps in science education in order to engage in more equitable and anti-racist pedagogy.
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