NDSU Advance FORWARD sponsored a series of lectures by Virginia Valian, distinguished professor of psychology and linguistics at Hunter College and Graduate Center of the City University of New York and author of the book, "Why So Slow? The Advancement of Women," on Sept. 25.

Valian discussed why so few women are at the top of their profession in academia. She also reviewed experimental data that demonstrate how gender schemas produce subtle over valuations of men and under valuations of women, as well as analyzing and correcting hidden and visible equity problems.

Video and handouts from Valian’s research and presentations are available on the NDSU Advance FORWARD Web site at www.ndsu.edu/forward/resources/.