S01E25 -- Implicit Bias in Graduate School, An Interview with Dr. Michael Olson from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Summary: In this one on one interview, Chris Silver interviews his advisor and mentor, Dr. Michael Olson regarding implicit bias in graduate school. This interview was prompted by listener feedback about the need for discussing how implicit bias has the potential to influence graduate school perceived performance. Dr. Olson discusses current research on implicit bias and how his experience with graduate students, teaching, and serving as an advisor. He also discusses the mentor/mentee relationship and how we prefer people like us as an innate drive. Dr. Olson discusses how awareness of one’s behaviors can help them adjust their teaching and mentor style with students. Further, Dr. Olson discusses the importance of allies and making connections into the various communities in advising students in graduate school.