Thursday, October 19th, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 411 of McCardell Bicentennial Hall
Dr. Alyssa Perz received her Ph.D. in Cell Biology at Duke University Medical Center. She teaches courses on developing academic identity and medical biology and is an academic dean for undergraduate students in Trinity College of Arts and Sciences at Duke University. She is also a Lecturer in the Biology Department and directs a living-learning community designed to support prehealth students in introductory science courses. She serves as a college advisor for first- and second-year football and basketball players at Duke. Perz has focused on equity for all students as they strive for excellence in a competitive academic environment.
This workshop will begin with a brief introduction to critical race theory (CRT) and how it can be used to inform and change teaching and advising practices. Dr. Perz will discuss how increased communication across departments and offices can advance these changes and examine with participants two cases that illustrate observed challenges and solutions. Participants will become familiar with the tenets of critical race theory; be able to navigate resources related to critical race theory in education; and consider where the lens of CRT could reveal problems and inform solutions in introductory STEM courses in their departments.
The workshop will run for roughly 90 minutes and is designed for a relatively small group. If you wish to participate, please register here. Dr. Perz’s visit is sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Director of Sciences.
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