Race & Psychology at the Museum

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022  1 - 2 p.m.

Location

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Details

In order to protect the health and safety of visitors, a maximum of 15 students will be admitted to each tour.
***Because of this limited space, this free event is open only to University of Akron students, staff, and faculty.***

Register for the Feb. 23 tour here.

Register for the Feb. 24 tour here.

Explore the history of race in psychology through the artifacts and exhibits of the National Museum of Psychology. This specialized tour gives visitors the chance to discuss how the history of race in psychology impacts modern psychological research, practice, and activism.

The tour will be hosted by Dr. Jennifer Bazar, Assistant Director of the Cummings Center, and Dr. Jennifer Stanley, Associate Professor of Psychology at UA. Visitors will hear from Drs. Bazar and Stanley throughout the museum and take part in discussions as they explore different elements of psychology’s past. Topics include the history of race in relation to intelligence testing, mental health treatment, and research methodologies. Visitors will explore how these topics connect to present-day realities in the fields of psychology and psychiatry.