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How Biracial Identity Affects Behavior

WUNC | By Phoebe Judge,
Charlie Shelton
Published March 21, 2017 at 12:17 PM EDT
Sarah Gaither is an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University
Duke University
Sarah Gaither is an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University
Sarah Gaither is an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University
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Sarah Gaither is an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University

Sarah Gaither is interested in how growing up with multiple racial identities shapes one’s social perceptions and behaviors. Gaither is an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, and her work explores how racial and gender diversity can facilitate positive relationships within different social circles.Guest host Phoebe Judge talks with psychology and neuroscience professor Sarah Gaither about biracial identity and behavior.

Guest host Phoebe Judge talks with Gaither about her research and her upbringing. Gaither participates in a panel alongside other multiracial professors in the Triangle on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at  Duke University. 

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Phoebe Judge
Phoebe Judge is an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured on a numerous national radio programs. She regularly conducts interviews and anchors WUNC's broadcast of Here & Now. Previously, Phoebe served as producer, reporter and guest host for the nationally distributed public radio program The Story. Earlier in her career, Phoebe reported from the gulf coast of Mississippi. She covered the BP oil spill and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for Mississippi Public Broadcasting and National Public Radio. Phoebe's work has won multiple Edward R.Murrowand Associated Press awards. Phoebe was born and raised in Chicago and is graduate ofBennington Collegeand theSalt Institute for Documentary Studies.
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Charlie Shelton