This is a hybrid event.

The Democratization of Sex Education
Dr. Nicole K. McNichols, Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Washington

Research shows that our sexuality is intricately tied to our physical and mental well-being and even predicts our longevity. It informs our identity, strengthens our relationships and connects us to our own bodies. Despite this, most people, especially students, have been left in the dark by a nation that refuses to federally mandate sex education. The result is shame, confusion, fear and avoidance around the too frequently stigmatized topic of sex. This talk explores strategies for breaking down these walls using research-backed teaching methodologies that acknowledge how students learn, celebrate their diverse backgrounds and that recognize the unique yet challenging sexual landscape they exist in today.

This free lecture is part of the promotion review for Dr. McNichols in the Department of Psychology.