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Community of Scholars Seminar Series

The "Community of Scholars Seminar Series" is a series of interdisciplinary research talks held each spring on campus.  The seminars offer opportunities for 91 Marion students and faculty to deliver professional talks on their research or other academic activities. One aim of the seminar series is to foster an atmosphere of collegiality and interdisciplinary discussions on topics of interest to faculty and students. In addition, the seminars are an opportunity for interested students to learn about the research process from peers and so students are particularly encouraged to attend.

Our next Community of Scholars event 

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"Using Attitude Strength to Understand Willingness to Engage in Collective Action"

Mon., March 30, 2026, 12:40-1:40 p.m., Morrill Hall, Room 200, Student Research Liv Frazier

With increased instances of collective action in the United States, understanding the factors which lead to such behavior is important. Our research analyzes data gathered in the summer of 2020 seeking to identify who is likely to support the Black Lives Matter protests. We examine how self-described anti-racist attitudes and attitude certainty interact to predict willingness to donate money, attend protests, give to bail funds, and learn more about anti-racism.