Could a boys’ summer camp reveal the solution to global conflict? Explore the famous Robbers Cave studies at this free event.
On the heels of WWII, just over 70 years ago, a team of psychologists boldly set out to uncover the solution to global conflict. Their lab? Boys’ summer camps. Their goal? Set 11- and 12-year-old boys against one another in order to discover what, if anything, could restore peace. The result? One of psychology’s most enduring and controversial series of studies, known collectively as the “Robbers Cave studies.”
Join us on Tuesday, April 26th from 6:00 pm – 7:00pm pm ET for a live event that explores the Robbers Cave studies through unique artifacts and archival materials. The event will showcase original film footage and rarely heard audio recordings from the experimental camps along with a conversation between CCHP Assistant Director, Dr. Jennifer Bazar, and Behavioral Scientist and “Brain Meets World” Editor, Evan Nesterak. Bazar and Nesterak will explore the bold vision for the experiment, its methods, ethics, and results – and what lessons from the studies endure as we witness conflict flare up around the globe once again. A reception will follow the event from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm with light refreshments and a chance to be the first to see the new pop-up exhibit.
Admission to the event and Museum are free. Donations are always gratefully appreciated and copies of “Brain Meets World” from the Behavioral Scientist will be available for purchase.
2022/04/26 - 2022/04/26
Additional time info:
6pm – 7pm: Film & Audio, Interactive Discussion
7pm – 8pm: Reception
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology at The University of Akron
73 S. College Street, Akron, OH 44325
Free parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to the building. This lot contains a dedicated accessible parking spot near the museum entrance.
Free parking is also available in Lot 30 at the corner of College and Market streets, which contains several accessible parking spaces.
Metered parking is available along South College Street. Pavement from Lot 30 and metered parking may be uneven, and people with limited mobility should exercise caution.