Burkholder’s work on social inequality, cited in Scientific American

The work of Amanda Burkholder, assistant professor of psychology at Furman University, is mentioned in a Scientific American article written by Melanie Killen, Burkholder’s Ph.D. counselor. In ‘The Science of Reducing Prejudice in Kids’, Killen describes her Developing Inclusive Youth intervention, which helps children think and express their opinions about social exclusion, why it is unfair and why it is necessary to stand up against stereotypes and prejudices. Students in Burkholder’s lab explore similar topics, such as how children learn about the world, including intergroup relations and social inequalities. Burkholder, who joined the faculty in 2022, also serves on the scientific advisory board for a grant testing an updated version of the Developing Inclusive Youth intervention.