This is not your typical lecture- and definitely not your typical happy hour!

Jewish undergrad students in the Greater Boston area, join us to bite on hors devours, connect with curious peers, and engage with real-world applications of social science research. Dr. Shira Fishman (Professor at Williams James & Bronfman Fellowship Alum) will lead a bite-sized, timely discussion drawing on her research on the psychology of terrorism.

Curious minds welcome, No ID required! Brought to you by Campus Commons, an initiative powered by The Bronfman Fellowship.

About The Bronfman Fellowship and Campus Commons

The Bronfman Fellowship nurtures intellectually curious young Jews from Israel and North America to build a more dynamic and pluralistic future. Campus Commons: Building Bridges with Jewish Wisdom is Bronfman's new leadership initiative for college students who want to grow their ability to navigate differences, manage tough conversations, and lead with empathy and confidence. Campus Commons participants will join a cohort of 40 Jewish college students from all backgrounds across North America to explore Jewish texts, cultivate new skills, and learn how to be bridge builders in their communities.

About Dr. Shira Fishman

Dr. Fishman is an Associate Professor of psychology at William James College in Newton, MA. Dr. Fishman’s research has focused on the psychology of terrorism. She has written numerous articles on the psychological factors involved in terrorism, including what motivates individuals to join extremist organizations. She has also conducted research on the use of quantitative data to study extremism in communities in the United States as part of ongoing research by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START). Dr. Fishman received her PhD in social psychology from the University of Maryland and her BA from Barnard College.

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