‘Critical Consciousness’ certificate offered to Stanford STEM students

Stanford University is offering its doctorate students and postdoctoral fellows a Certificate in “Critical Consciousness and Anti-Oppressive Praxis,” aimed at scholars in STEM fields.

Interested participants are encouraged to apply during the fall quarter for admission to the 2024 cohort, according to the program website.

“While grounded in critical theory and Black Feminism, the goal of this certificate is to educate and prepare trainees with the tools necessary to navigate a dynamic future from a position of knowledge, empathy, and justice,” according to its website. Stanford’s Office of Inclusion, Community, and Integrative Learning offers the certificate.