Expert on Stereotypes to Deliver Tufts Commencement Address

Claude M. Steele, a psychologist whose work has impacted our understanding of stereotypes, will deliver Tufts University's commencement address on May 19, according to an announcement from the university.

Steele is James Quillen Dean of the School of Education at Stanford University, and he previously served as provost of Columbia University, the announcement says.

His work has explored stereotypes among several groups and has connected those stereotypes to cognitive performance, the announcement says.

Among other things, he's published the book, Whistling Vivaldi: And Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do.