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STEM professors’ beliefs on intelligence may widen the racial achievement gap

ScienceNews - Fri 15 Feb 19

Seeing intelligence as fixed can result in lower grades, especially for certain minorities

Faculty beliefs about intelligence predict racial achievement gaps in STEM classes

Phys.org - Fri 15 Feb 19

In a major analysis of university faculty and students in science, technology, engineering and math, Indiana University social psychologists found that professors' beliefs about intelligence ...

Faculty mindset affects racial achievement gap in Stem subjects

Chemistry World - Mon 18 Feb 19

Racial performance gap is twice as large in Stem classes taught by professors who believe intelligence is inherent and can’t be changed

STEM Profs' Views on Intelligence May Affect Student Outcomes

The Scientist - Fri 15 Feb 19

Students, especially racial minorities, tend to perform worse when professors believe intelligence is fixed

Huge study finds professors’ attitudes affect students’ grades

Ars Technica - Fri 15 Feb 19

And it’s doubly true for minority students.