Synopsis
In Fair Play, players take the perspective of Jamal Davis, a Black graduate student, on his way to becoming a professor. As Jamal, players must address implicit bias, explore surroundings, and build Jamal’s network to prove his full potential. The game provides ample opportunity for players to experience implicit biases, particularly in encounters with other characters, as they navigate the world of academia.
Throughout the game there are instances that exemplify several kinds of racial biases (e.g., microaggressions, color blind racial attitudes), to which the player is given a list of responses. The player must identify the biases while trying to improve relationships with the game’s characters to succeed in his academic career.
For more information about Fair Play, click here.
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This event is open to UNCG faculty, staff and postdocs.
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Space in this workshop is limited. Registration closes after 40 RSVPs or on November 10, whichever comes first.
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The RISE Network, in partnership with the UNCG ADVANCE Team, is proud to offer the Fair Play Workshop. This interactive event will start with a 2 hour workshop on November 12 from 3:00-5:00pm to outline bias in academia, after which participants will be given a 7-day window to play the Fair Play virtual game. Participants will then reconvene for a second 2-hour workshop on November 19 from 3:00-5:00pm to discuss lessons learned. Space in this workshop is limited. Registration closes after 40 RSVPs or on November 10, whichever comes first.
Workshop Details
This workshop involves two 2-hour sessions with facilitators spaced 7-days apart, and a virtual game to be played in between the workshop sessions
Workshop Sessions (must attend both): Thursday, November 12 and Thursday, November 19
Workshop Times and Availability: 3:00-5:00pm on both days, the workshops and virtual game experience will be online
Space in this workshop is limited. Registration closes after 40 RSVPs or on November 10, whichever comes first. To register for this workshop, please click here.
