Ideas worth spreading

64,821 views | Russell McClain • TEDxUMBaltimore

Implicit Bias, Stereotype Threat and Higher Education

Russell McClain examines the role of implicit bias and stereotype threat - the fear of confirming another's biased views - in creating achievement gaps in higher education.

Become a TED Member

Want to hear more great ideas like this one? Sign up for TED Membership to get exclusive access to captivating conversations, engaging events, and more!

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxUMBaltimore, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

Russell McClain examines the role of implicit bias and stereotype threat - the fear of confirming another's biased views - in creating achievement gaps in higher education.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxUMBaltimore, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

About TEDx

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.

Find a TEDx event near you