Alice Xing
Mary Gates Research Scholar
Winter 2022
Major: Philosophy, Psychology
Mentor: Yuichi Shoda, Psychology
Project
Perceptions of Racial Colorblindness
Racially colorblind statements (e.g. “I don’t see race”) can be interpreted in two main ways. Either, they may be interpreted as denying that racial discrimination is still an issue today, or they may be interpreted as denying that race determines who people are. How do stereotype endorsements, political leaning, and familiarity with US culture affect how people interpret colorblind statements?
What I learned
You’re going to do things incorrectly or sub-optimally, and that’s okay. That’s normal. What’s important is that you keep persevering, keep fixing your mistakes, and learn to avoid them in the future.
Advice for future applicants
Even if you don’t think you’d be selected to receive the scholarship, apply anyway! It can be great motivation to get started on your project and gain some more experience. Writing the application furthermore is, at the very least, good practice for the personal statements and cover letters you may have to write in the future.
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