The idea of "cultural competency" does not sit well with me for some reason. It feels like back-door essentialism. How about "structural competency?" -- places emphasis on the system that produces "cultural" responses.

The end of the semester is kicking my butt 🥴 BUT wonderful things have happened the past two weeks: •MN Inclusive Neuroscience Development Scholars shared w/ my social neuro class how to do research in undergrad & beyond 👩🏾‍🔬👨🏾‍💻 •Nicole 🧠🔬 also gave a fantastic guest lecture about her Masters work 👩🏽‍🏫

🚨 Attention Black aspiring neuropsychologists 🚨 Are you planning to apply to doctoral programs / #APPIC internships / postdocs / jobs in clinical neuropsychology? Looking for help with career goals or navigating training issues? Join the Society for Black Neuropsychology Mentoring Program! 🙌🏿

🎊 Congratulations to The AACN undergraduate and post-baccalaureate travel scholarship recipients! 💰✈️ If you're going to #AACN2023, keep an eye out for these rockstars! 👀🌟 1/3 🧵

We had a blast at our Meet and Learn Event at Gallaudet University during #AACN2023 talking about all things #neuropsychology! 🧠 A huge thank you to all of our attendees and neuropsych reps!

What an incredible experience attending #AACN2023! Many thanks to the New2Neuropsychology organization for supporting myself & this wonderfully diverse (and smart) collection of awardees 🫶🏽 🧠 Also, so glad to have (officially) met the amazing Alex Bartlett & Humza Khan 🤍🤝🏽

WOW from KBJ's dissent in the affirmative action cases:

I have no profound thoughts about the #AffirmativeAction ruling. Instead my thoughts are with my mentees & students, especially my MN Inclusive Neuroscience Development Scholars They are brilliant scientists and will be wonderful graduate students… 1/

Hi! I'm Dante Rogers, a post-bacc in the MINDS Lab at UMN Pediatrics studying #RASopathies. I'm interested in pursuing pediatric #neuropsychology to better understand & treat #neurodevelopmental disorders. I'll be applying to PhD programs this Fall! 🎉 #BINW23 #BlackInNeuroRollCall 🎉

I had the opportunity to think & work w/ incredible people for the last 4 yrs on how to make an impact on academic representation & culture. Our conclusions & insights are in this article. Please consider how you can contribute to making academia & STEM better for everyone 💜

I see you Dante Rogers (he/him) Angelica Velosa Osmar Del Rio 👀👀👀 all proudly representing MN Inclusive Neuroscience Development Scholars, keep your eyes peeled for their outstanding graduate school applications!

📢 Calling all Black-identified men (gender expansive) in #psychology! 🧠🖤 Join us for our 2nd virtual gathering on Wed, 10/25 at 6 pm EST. 🌟 Let's connect, collaborate, & heal together in a space affirming our experiences. Please share & RT! RSVP: forms.gle/6APNFRrC96FWZE…

I have officially submitted all of my Clinical Psychology PhD applications!! I am so unbelievably appreciative of my friends, family, and mentors that have supported me throughout this process🫶🏽🤍 🎉 Also, shoutout to me. I did this. And what a fulfilling journey it’s been.

Celebrated completing clinical psych Ph.D. apps with my fellow MN Inclusive Neuroscience Development Scholars and directors Angeline J. Dukes, PhD & Patrick Rothwell (he/him)! Thank you to everyone who has supported me. Relieved to be done, excited for what’s next, and proud of myself for all I’ve accomplished thus far. 😌🥳👏🏽

Okay you’re not wrong Angeline J. Dukes, PhD, BUT if anyone can think of a way to somehow draw the song “all i want for christmas is you”, please let me know immediately 😹

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Michaelle Evangeline DiMaggio-Potter Dante Rogers (he/him) Osmar Del Río (he/él) Angelica Velosa for their acceptances today!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉🎉🎉 so so proud of y’all! Everyone should follow these rising stars in neuroscience & clinical psychology! 🙌🏾✨ #BlackInNeuro #LatinxInNeuro

Not the paper crowns😂 Wish I could’ve made it! So unbelievably happy and proud of all of us. Massive shoutout to Angeline J. Dukes, PhD Patrick Rothwell (he/him) and the MN Inclusive Neuroscience Development Scholars for supporting us through this journey! Truly the best mentors in the LEAGUE 🫶🏽🤍🤌🏽

It is with GREAT pleasure to announce my official acceptance into Northwestern Clinical Psychology PhD Program working with Dr. Molly Losh and the NDL-Northwestern Lab. FOREVER grateful to the faculty, friends, and family who supported me along the way. CHICAGO HERE I COME!!🤍

Had a GREAT time attending and presenting Gatlinburg Conference last week! I was pleasantly impressed by the conference’s focus toward undergrads, post-baccs, and doctoral students. It was a privilege to connect with so many motivated researchers and have such a strong University of Minnesota showing!

❣️❣️❣️❣️