Erin Kaihara | Evaluations of Applicants for a Leadership Position in a Male-Dominated Academic Field: The Role of Gender and Race

The current study analyzed how gender and race play a role in the hiring process of candidates for a male-dominated position in academia. Specifically, this research looked at how Hispanic/Latinx individuals compare with White individuals when applying to be the head of a computer science department at a university.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katie Lawson

Psychological Science

Undergraduate

Honors College