American Me, American We

Trauma

Things No One Told Me: How to Claim Space and Make a Place

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on December 11, 2020

Getting a Ph.D. can be a constant reminder that academia was not designed with you in mind.

Getting a Ph.D. can be a constant reminder that academia was not designed with you in mind.

Friends

Things No One Told Me: What You Do All Day

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on October 31, 2020

Your family and friends outside academia will most likely be confused about how you spend your time.

Your family and friends outside academia will most likely be confused about how you spend your time.

Friends

Things No One Told Me: Live Your Life

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on October 24, 2020

It’s hard to witness others’ milestones while postponing your own.

It’s hard to witness others’ milestones while postponing your own.

Relationships

Things No One Told Me: The Importance of Advising Dynamics

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on October 16, 2020

Some key considerations about the advisor-advisee relationship in your pursuit of a Ph.D.

Some key considerations about the advisor-advisee relationship in your pursuit of a Ph.D.

Identity

Things No One Told Me: Use Your Inner Compass

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on October 10, 2020

Knowing your “why” is critical as your identity evolves through the Ph.D. process.

Knowing your “why” is critical as your identity evolves through the Ph.D. process.

Psychology

Things No One Told Me About Pursuing a Psychology Ph.D.

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on October 3, 2020

Conversations between a first-generation Latina advisee and her advisor.

Conversations between a first-generation Latina advisee and her advisor.

Friends

How Diverse Are Your Friends?

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on September 19, 2019

How can we calculate access to diversity? Here's one way.

How can we calculate access to diversity? Here's one way.

One way kids figure out what to think about race is through friendships, norms, and boundaries at school.

Identity

Identities Aren't Going Away, Nor Should They

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on March 17, 2019

How can we support racial unity without requiring uniformity in youth?

How can we support racial unity without requiring uniformity in youth?

Race and Ethnicity

Learning Race At Home: Why Colorblindness Just Isn't Enough

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on January 24, 2019

Shouldn't kids be able to come to you for answers to questions about race?

Shouldn't kids be able to come to you for answers to questions about race?

Identity

In the Same Boat? Developing Cross-Racial Coalitions

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on November 16, 2018

How do we develop a collective sense of identity aimed at advancing social justice for all?

How do we develop a collective sense of identity aimed at advancing social justice for all?

Race and Ethnicity

Talking About Race and Ethnicity in Undocumented Families

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on October 16, 2018

How do undocumented parents teach their children about race relations in the U.S.?

How do undocumented parents teach their children about race relations in the U.S.?

Motivation

Mascots, Mental Health, and Motivation

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on September 17, 2018

A billboard in Paw Paw reminds us that challenging the use of Native stereotypic imagery and mascots, especially in K-12 schools, is critical.

A billboard in Paw Paw reminds us that challenging the use of Native stereotypic imagery and mascots, especially in K-12 schools, is critical.

Identity

Immigrant, American

Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D. on August 17, 2018

When you think of an American, what—or who—comes to mind?

When you think of an American, what—or who—comes to mind?