Project Spotlight

Initiative Description

CRED created spaces to learn from an expert on decolonizing research methods.

“We organized a three-part speaker series with Dr. Jameson D. Lopez, an expert on Indigenous Quantitative Methods at University ofArizona (College of Education). Dr. Lopez expertly described his approach to Indigenous and decolonizing research quantitative methods.”

Initiative Impact

Higlighted an emerging scholar who challenged traditional presentation convention.

“Our project created multiple spaces for the Watts College community to participate in learning about a decolonizing research approach that was accessible and engaging…The speaker series served as an example of how to engage and create inclusive and safe(r) learning spaces for students, staff, and faculty. Having a student-focused event was key to making the project inclusive and is an example of decolonizing learning spaces.”

What’s next?

Awardees hope to continue the speaker series with a focus on anti-racist research.

“Organizing a speaker’s series on the topic of antiracist research, drawing from our lessons learned from organizing the first event.”

Additionally, CRED plans to host a lived-experience panel presentation on anti-racist and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming methods.