Race and Research

Series produced by After the Fact

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In a new season of Pew’s “After the Fact” podcast, we explore diversity in America and how race intersects with research in a range of fields—from public opinion polling to medicine to economics.

We talk with social scientists who are exploring how the nuances of race can change how issues are viewed, and other experts who are looking at how diverse viewpoints improve policy solutions. The episodes of this season are a contribution to the evolving national conversation about race and diversity, offering a timely look at the challenges, opportunities—and the work—ahead.


9 Pieces

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Charita Castro, a social science researcher and ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassadors program,...

  • Added: Jul 12, 2021
  • Length: 17:04
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In this conversation with Fanta Traore, we hear about her work to support and empower Black women in economics, finance, and data science fields th...

  • Added: Jul 07, 2021
  • Length: 18:32
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In this bonus episode of our “Race and Research” season, we share an extended talk with Dr. Marie Bernard, chief officer for scientific workforce d...

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2021
  • Length: 28:26
  • Purchases: 1
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Technology driven by artificial intelligence and other data science will lead to life-changing innovation in the coming years. But much of the hist...

  • Added: Jun 25, 2021
  • Length: 27:26
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In this episode, we consider the pipeline to the research workforce—higher education. We explore how the university supports undergraduate and grad...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2021
  • Length: 21:29
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In this episode of our season on race and research, our guests examine the impact of race on economic mobility.

  • Added: Jun 11, 2021
  • Length: 21:04
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Continuing our look at race and research, we turn to health care. We hear about the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, how to build trust ...

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  • Added: Jun 04, 2021
  • Length: 25:27
  • Purchases: 1
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The census shows that the U.S. is growing more diverse racially and ethnically, and reflecting this evolution in research data has become even more...

  • Added: May 28, 2021
  • Length: 22:52
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In our first episode on race and research, we explore the diverse story of America. And we examine what these changes mean for society—and the evol...

  • Added: May 21, 2021
  • Length: 20:02