Stephen D. Reicher, Ph.D.

St. Andrews University, Scotland

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The Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE) and Milgram's studies on obedience have shaped the way that the world views the psychology of authoritarianism and blind followership. Using a combination of new data and detailed analyses of the work of SPE and Milgram’s work, Dr. Reicher provides compelling evidence that neither classic study relied on blind obedience, but rather a specific social identification on behalf of which followers were willing to act and engage.

Olivia Kuljian, M.A., Ph.D. Candidate

Texas Tech University

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Olivia’s research combines theories of social identity, uncertainty, intergroup conflict, prejudice, and dehumanization. Her work aims to contribute to the growing field of subtle dehumanization by investigating how uncertainty and leadership rhetoric may play a role in the dehumanization of political outgroups. This talk will detail her path in discovering and developing her research interests and provide insight for hypothesis generation.

Kerri J. Malloy, M.J.

Humboldt State University Faculty

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The effects of genocide ripple through the generations of descendants of survivors manifesting as mental, physical and social health issues that impact their lives and the societies in which they live. Understanding how trauma transfers from generation to generation and its manifestations provides an opportunity to understand deep divisions within individuals and society. This understanding can

be used to model for contemporary genocide prevention.

Dr. Jose Luis Collazo Jr.

Cal Poly Pomona

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Almost daily, allegations of workplace sexual harassment appear in the news. Reliance on third-party judgements are common in efforts to identify and stop such harassment. The purpose of this talk is to discuss whether a workplace emphasis on inclusion as a cultural value is related to third-party labeling of and response to an exchange between a male manager and his female subordinate.

Tasha Howe, Ph.D.

Humboldt State University Faculty

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Dr. Howe will discuss her child welfare work in the U.S. and around the world. She will present a slideshow of her travels aboard to work in child abuse prevention and will discuss U.S. child welfare practices. The presentation will explore the mindset needed to work internationally, as well as different cultural conceptions of child welfare work, such as mandated reporting and foster care.