Trailblazers and Innovators

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The GMC is happy to welcome Dr. Kevin Cokley from the University of Texas at Austin as our 2017 Innovators and Trailblazers scholar. On both campuses, Dr. Cokley will meet with students for small group discussions about mentoring and navigating the academy. He will meet with faculty and staff to discuss his current research on impostor phenomenon and mental health. Finally, he will offer a public talk and book signing.   NOTE: Due to our annual Trailblazers and Innovators Scholar-in-Residence, The Center will not host the programs below during the week of April 17th.  Drop-In, Write On April 19, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. April 20, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m Please consider joining us for Dr. Kevin Cokley's visit! SCHEDULE April 19, IUB Morning Lecture 9:45-11 a.m. @ IMU University Club, President's Room "Who Are You? A Conversation on Imposter Phenomena" Lunch Workshop with Graduate Students 12-1:30 p.m. @ Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Bridgwaters Lounge  "Navigate the Academy: Can I Get a Seat at the Table?" Reception & Book Signing 4-5 p.m. @ NMBCC Bridgwaters Lounge Public Talk 5-6:30 p.m. @ NMBCC Grand Hall "From Theory to Practice: Community Engagement in the Academy"   April 20, IUPUI Individual Meetings with Faculty and Staff (please contact Dr. Tabitha Hardy at tamhardy@iupui.edu) Conversation with Graduate Students (Lunch will be provided) 12-1:30 p.m. @ University Library 1170 Conference Room (755 W Michigan st, Indianapolis, IN 46202) "Discussion on your Path to Success" Reception 3:30-4 p.m. @ University Hall (AD) 2041/2043 Public Talk 4-5 p.m. @ University Hall (AD) 2041/2043 (420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202) "Engaging Race & Education. Past, Present, Future"   CLICK HERE TO RSVP Dr. Cokley's research can be broadly categorized in the area of African American psychology, with a focus on racial and ethnic identity development, academic motivation and academic achievement. A theme of much of his research is understanding the psychological and environmental factors that impact African American student achievement. Dr. Cokley's research and scholarship have led him to challenge the notion that African American students are anti-intellectual, and to critically re-examine the impact of racial and ethnic identity and gender on academic achievement. Recently Dr. Cokley has started exploring the impostor phenomenon and its relationship to mental health and academic outcomes among ethnic minority students. To learn more about Dr. Cokley’s work, visit: https://education.utexas.edu/faculty/kevin_cokley or Perceived Discrimination, Imposter Feelings, and the Mental Health of High-Achieving Students of Color: https://youtu.be/0IIwjaeeso0​ For more information and questions, please email The Graduate Mentoring Center at gmcgaops@iu.edu.