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- CSDE WEEKLY SEMINAR
- CSDE ANNOUNCEMENTS & SPOTLIGHTS
- CSDE AFFILIATE & FELLOW NEWS
- CAMPUS SEMINARS & EVENTS OF INTEREST
- CALLS FOR PAPERS
- CONFERENCES
- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
CSDE WEEKLY SEMINAR
CSDE 2009-2010 Seminar Series – Welcome Reception!
CSDE's
Beginning-of-Year Welcome Reception. You are invited to join us to ring in the
new academic year with CSDE staff, faculty and fellows. Food and refreshments
will be served!
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
12:30 - 2:00pm
Parrington Hall Commons
CSDE Seminar Schedule
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CSDE ANNOUNCEMENTS & SPOTLIGHTS
CSDE Welcomes Seven New Research Affiliates
It's
our pleasure to announce that the following individuals have been appointed
CSDE Research Affiliates:
Butch de Castro - Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Psychosocial and
Community Health
Elizabeth Fussell - Associate Professor, Sociology, Washington State University
Pullman
Jennifer Hook - Research Scientist, Partners for Our Children, School of Social
Work
Donna Johnson - Associate Professor, Health Services, and Associate Director,
Center for Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences Program
Paula Nurius - Professor and Director Doctoral Prevention Research Training
Program, School of Social Work
K. Warner Schaie - Affiliate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Sherry L. Willis - Research Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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CSDE Welcomes New and Returning Trainees
We
are pleased to announce that the following graduate students have been awarded
CSDE Traineeships for 2009-2010. By the
way, Trainee is the term we recently adopted to refer to CSDE Fellows who are
supported by our NICHD training grant and the Shanahan Endowment.
New:
Mark Anderson - Economics
Benjamin Chabot-Hanowell - Anthropology
Eric Waithaka - School of Social Work
Returning:
Greg Matthews - Sociology
Emi Tamaki - Sociology
Ben Trumble – Anthropology
For more information about them, please visit our Fellows page.
Here is more information about the CSDE Fellows program.
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CSDE Fellowship Program 2009-2010 Application – Advanced Graduate Training in Demography
This
is to announce this year's round of applications for the CSDE Fellowship Program for Advanced Graduate
Training in Demography.
Applications to become a CSDE Fellow are now open, until end of day on Friday, October 9th.
Participation in the CSDE Fellows program is open to any graduate student at
the University of Washington.
The idea behind this program is to create a group of graduate students who are
affiliated with CSDE, and a training program for students interested in
demography. Many students regularly attend CSDE Seminars, and are linked to
CSDE through advisors or mentors who are CSDE Faculty Affiliates; CSDE wants to
offer the support of CSDE core services to these students; limited financial
support for conference attendance is also available. Otherwise, these
Fellowships are not funded.
For more details on Fellowship requirements, instructions and an application
form, please visit the CSDE Fellowships page.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Applicants should register for *CSDE 502* (Population Proseminar) in Autumn
quarter right away. In CSDE 502 they will be introduced to the core services
offered by CSDE.
2. Applications can be submitted online by visiting
*https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/latsch/83761* (NetID required).
The application is in the form of an online WebQ survey. Applications are due
by end of day on Friday, October 9th.
Questions? Send an email to Wolfram Latsch at latsch@u.washington.edu
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CSDE Statistics Core Workshops – Autumn Quarter
The
CSDE Statistics Core will offer a variety of workshops during the upcoming
Autumn Quarter. These are free to all students, faculty, and staff.
Additional information online at:
http://csde.washington.edu/services/statistics.shtml
Workshop Registration online at:
https://csde.washington.edu/training/register/index.php
*Introduction to R*
Friday, October 2, 2009
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Savery 117 (large CSSCR computer lab)
*Introduction to Graphics in R*
Friday, October 9, 2009
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Savery 117 (large CSSCR computer lab)
*Introduction to Stata*
Meeting two consecutive Thurdays
Thursday, Oct 8 & Oct 15, 2009
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Savery 117 (large CSSCR computer lab)
*Stata Graphics*
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Savery 117 (large CSSCR computer lab)
*Introduction to SAS*
Meeting two consecutive Thursdays
Thursday, Oct 29 & Nov 5, 2009
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Savery 121 (small CSSCR computer lab)
*Introduction to GIS I*
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Raitt Hall Room 223 (CSDE Computer Lab)
*Introduction to GIS II*
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Raitt Hall Room 223 (CSDE Computer Lab)
*Introduction to Mobile GIS*
Tuesday October 20, 2009
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Raitt Hall Room 223 (CSDE Computer Lab)
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CSDE AFFILIATE & FELLOW NEWS
Jennifer Stuber Authors Seattle Times Op-Ed Piece
Jennifer Stuber criticizes the media’s treatment of mental illness when addressing Phillip
A. Paul’s escape from Eastern State
Hospital. Paul, a convicted murderer, lives with schizophrenia. The article appeared in the Seattle Times on
September 24, 2009.
Read the article here.
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James Gregory Co-authors Seattle Times Op-Ed Article
In
an article appearing in the Seattle Times on September 25, 2009, James Gregory
and co-author Angelina Godoy argue that the UW should re-examine its
relationship with Nike. The company has
failed to compensate workers in Honduras after factory closures.
Read the article here.
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Sherry Willis Featured in UWeek
New
affiliate Sherry Willis was featured in
this UWeek article on July 23, 2009. Her
research on midlife changes in cognitive ability was awarded NIH funding.
Read the article here.
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CAMPUS SEMINARS & EVENTS OF INTEREST
Eric Xing – Time Varying Networks: Reverse Engineering and Analyzing Rewiring Social and Genetic Interactions
CSSS
Seminar Series
Eric Xing, Associate Professor, Machine Learning Department, School of Computer
Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Time Varying Networks: Reverse Engineering and Analyzing Rewiring Social and
Genetic Interactions
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
12:30 - 1:20 pm
Savery 409
More information is here.
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Jamie Caro – Health Technology Assessment at the Frontier
IHME
Seminar Series
Jamie Caro, Senior Vice President, Health Economics, United BioSource
Corporation
Health Technology Assessment at the Frontier
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
4:00 – 5:30 pm
IHME Offices
More information is here.
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Laura Fortunato – The Evolution of Monogamous Marriage
IPEM
(IGERT Program in Evolutionary Modeling) Seminar Series
Laura Fortunato, School of Biology, University of St. Andrews
The Evolution of Monogamous Marriage
Thursday, October 1, 2009
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Kane 019
Video conference
More information is here.
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Kavita Ramdas – Global Health and Women and Children
Washington
Global Health Alliance Discovery Series
Kavita Ramdas, MPA, CEO Global Fund for Women
Global Health and Women and Children
Monday, October 5, 2009
5:30 pm
Foege Auditorium, Room S-060
More information is here.
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CALLS FOR PAPERS
Journal of Family and Economic Issues – Special Issue on Family Business
This
special issue of the Journal of Family and Economic Issues invites original
empirical or theoretical research papers relevant to family business. The need
for better understanding of family business issues is greater today than at any
other time due to current economic and demographic trends. Not only does the
current situation pose challenges to family business owners and managers, but
it also provides opportunities for researchers to influence policy makers,
business consultants, and practitioners. This special issue will bring together
papers that investigate broad topics in family business, and both quantitative
and qualitative papers are welcome.
Manuscript Submission Due Date: October
31, 2009. The special issue will be published in December 2010.
More information is here.
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Journal of Family and Economic Issues – Special Issue on Health, Economics, and Family Role
This
special issue of the Journal of Family and Economic Issues invites original
empirical or theoretical research papers relevant to the role of individuals
and families in improving the health of nation. While much of the policy debate
on health care reform focuses on health care providers and the payers for
health care, a large part of the health of individuals and the nation depends
on the actions of individuals and families--in learning health skills and in
living healthier lifestyles.
Understanding the nature and causes of the health of nations is not possible
without understanding the role of the family in acquiring and teaching the
skills needed to live healthily, analogous to the role of parents in promoting
the education attainment of their children. This may be as important as the
role of government regulators and healthcare professionals in containing healthcare
costs, extending life expectancy and increasing the quality of life.
The ideas of scholars and health policy makers are powerful, but not commonly
understood, especially in view of the increasing size and complexity of the
public and private roles in the health care of families. As the role of the
public sector in regulating, financing and delivering healthcare grows,
individual accountability may be seriously weakened, increasing health costs
and failing to achieve intended health outcomes. This special issue encourages
fresh perspectives that could possibly turn much of the policy debate on its
head. The state of flux in the health care poses ongoing challenges and
opportunities to the families, providers, insurers, and regulators who have
varied incentives and aspirations. This provides a fertile ground for scholars
to analyze underlying health issues and to provide ideas that would
substantively influence individuals and families in playing a more effective
role in improving the nation’s health. This special issue will bring together
papers that investigate important topics in family health and economic issues.
Both quantitative and qualitative papers are welcome.
Manuscript Submission Due Date: March 1,
2010
More information is here.
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UCLA Center for the Study of Women – 2010 Thinking Gender
Thinking
Gender is a public conference highlighting graduate student research on women,
sexuality and gender across all disciplines and historical periods. We invite
submissions for individual papers or pre‐constituted panels.
We welcome research on any topic and across historical periods and disciplines.
This year we are particularly interested in research on labor, social justice,
public policy, the global and globalization, race and ethnicity in the
Americas, and the “new” economy (austerity) and its effects on women and people
of color. Additionally, because this year is the Center for the Study of
Women’s 25th anniversary, we are especially interested in topics relating to
feminism’s past and present, such as the state of feminism, changing notions of
feminism, post‐feminism or third‐wave feminism, feminist community/ies both off
and online, and feminist icons and leaders.
Deadline for Submissions: Monday, October 19, 2009, by noon
More information is here.
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CONFERENCES
American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting
108th
AAA Annual Meeting - THE END/S OF ANTHROPOLOGY
December 2-6, 2009
Philadelphia, PA Marriott Downtown
What is the relevance of anthropology in today's world? Where does our discipline stand in the age of
hyper-science and the genome; during an era in which ethnography – as a method
and form of textured representation – is being mobilized with vigor and
confidence by those working in other disciplinary formations; at a moment when
the questions we're asking are also being answered by others in the humanities,
social sciences, and media (and often with much more popular recognition)? Does
anthropology still provide a unique contribution? What are its contemporary
goals, and are they different from those of previous intellectual generations?
Advanced Registration Deadline: October 15, 2009
More information is here.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Tenure-track or Tenured Investigator – National Human Genome Research Institute
The
Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research
Institute (NHGRI) is seeking to recruit one or two outstanding tenure-track or tenured
investigators to pursue innovative, independent research in support of SBRB’s
goal to become one of the nation’s premier research programs at the
intersection of social and behavioral science and genomics. Current SBRB
investigators utilize innovative approaches to address critical questions
related to the interplay between social and behavioral factors and genetics.
Their research programs focus on using virtual reality technology to
communicate genetic risk information, understanding the nature of genetics-related
communications within social networks, assessing the implications of direct-to-consumer
approaches to genetic testing, developing methods to incorporate genetics into health
behavior change interventions, understanding health disparities as it applies to
recruitment into genetic research studies and genetic test uptake, incorporating
genetics into clinical practice, and improving clinical genetic counseling
approaches.
General areas of interest for this recruitment include, but are not limited to:
• Clinical decision-making
• Patient-provider communications
• Using communications to improve health (e.g., eHealth)
• Health literacy
• Social marketing
• Health disparities
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2009 and will be accepted
until the position is filled.
More information about the job posting is here.
For more information on SBRB and NHGRI’s Intramural Program, please see here.
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Assistant Professor – Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy
The
Sanford School of Public Policy invites applications for a tenure-track
position at the rank of assistant professor of public policy. The successful
candidate's research will focus on the institutions and mechanisms for
addressing problems that transcend national boundaries, including such areas as
environment, global health, development, and energy. We welcome applications
from scholars trained in economics, political science, public policy, and other
social science disciplines. Applications
received by November 6th
will be guaranteed consideration.
More information is here.
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Assistant Professor – University of Wisconsin, Sociology
The
Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites
applications at the Assistant Professor level with preferred starting date
August 2010. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent prior to the start of the
appointment. Areas of specialization are open. Applicants should demonstrate
excellence and productivity in research and a commitment to undergraduate and
graduate teaching.
Finalists will be asked to supply copies of published and unpublished
manuscripts for evaluation. To ensure full consideration, send all application
materials by November 15, 2009.
More information is here.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
National Academies Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
This
Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies-consisting of the National
Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,
and National Research Council-is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science
and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or
participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.
Eligibility
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate
studies or postdoctoral research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health
discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering,
law/business/public administration or any relevant interdisciplinary field within
the last five years are eligible to apply.
The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S.
citizens who meet the criteria. However, non-U.S. citizens must be currently
enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding a valid J-1 or F-1
status.
Session Dates
Winter/Spring: February 3-April 28, 2010
Fall: August 30-November 19, 2010
Apply
Please visit www.national-academies.org/policyfellows
for details on criteria, application instructions, and access to the online application
and reference forms. Please note the requirement for submission of an online
reference from a mentor/adviser.
Deadlines
The deadline for receipt of application material is November 1 for the winter/spring
program and May 1 for the fall program. Candidates may apply to both sessions
concurrently.
Stipend
A stipend grant award of $8,240 will be provided for the 12-week session to offset
expenses.
Questions should be directed to: policyfellows@nas.edu.
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National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect – Summer Research Institute 2010
The
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (hereafter NDACAN) sponsors an
annual Summer Research Institute (SRI) on the Cornell University campus in
Ithaca, New York. The Institute provides an intensive experience in the
secondary analysis of child abuse and neglect data. Participants represent a
wide variety of disciplines (e.g., psychology, medicine, epidemiology, law,
social work) and are selected on a competitive basis. The primary goals of the
Institute are to increase utilization of NDACAN's holdings and to facilitate a
medium-term secondary analysis project from which child abuse and neglect
researchers can publish. In addition, the Institute provides child abuse and
neglect researchers an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaborating
with each other. The Archive encourages
applications from advanced graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, faculty,
and other researchers.
More information is here.
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OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
A Message from the PAA Director of Government Affairs – Coalition to Protect Research Petition
There
is continuing debate in Washington and across the country about the impact of
the $787 billion stimulus funding that Congress approved in the America
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). As the National Institutes of
Health received $10.4 billion in ARRA funding, its funding decisions have also
come under some scrutiny, leading to questions about the peer review process
and the economic impact of biomedical research.
The increased levels of transparency in NIH funding decisions have made
it easier for anyone to find individual grants or titles that they find
undeserving of NIH funding or not closely tied closely enough to the ARRA goals
of creating jobs.
Congress has an appropriate oversight
responsibility for the NIH and has established mechanisms to assist NIH in
setting research priorities and responding to changing circumstances -
including the recently empanelled Scientific Management Review Board, mandated
in the NIH Reform Act of 2006. NIH has
proven to be flexible and responsive to national concerns. The agency takes its
responsibility seriously and relies on a rigorous peer review process involving
thousands of scientists who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that
only scientific proposals of the highest quality are approved for funding. NIH’s peer review process is the gold
standard for determining the quality and relevance of grant proposals; however,
it does not operate in a vacuum.
Thousands of scientists from across the country with expertise in their
fields of research make independent and objective evaluations of each proposal
submitted to the NIH. Advisory councils
with public representation also approve projects before they are funded by the
NIH. The NIH merit review process is rigorous and exacting, resulting in the
funding of less than one grant out of five received.
While the organizations representing
scientists, researchers and those advocating for federally-funded research on a
wide range of health concerns are doing their best to defend peer review and
the NIH's decision-making process, Congress needs to hear from you. If you would like to lend your support to the
protection of peer review, you may join the 5,000 scientists that have signed
CPR's Petition to the U.S. Congress to Support Scientific Integrity that is
shared with Congress in discussions of federal research funding and policy.
This
message was sent by Mary Jo Hoeksema, Director of Government Affairs, Population
Association of America.
Read and sign the petition here.
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PRB Discuss Online – Child Poverty in America
Take
part in the Population Reference Bureau’s upcoming Discuss Online: “Child
Poverty in America”
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, 1-2 p.m. (EDT) (GMT -4:00)
Who: William P. O’Hare, Senior Fellow, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The percent of children in poverty (19 percent based on data released on Sept.
10 by the U.S. Census Bureau) is far higher than that of the working-age
population or the elderly. Prior to 1972, the elderly actually had a higher
poverty rate than children, but pensions, social security, and Medicare have
dramatically improved the lives of the elderly. While raising the next
generation of Americans is clearly important, the U.S. government spends nearly
$5 on the elderly for each $1 spent on children.
Join Bill O'Hare, Senior Fellow at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, as he answers
your questions about child poverty in the United States. His work over the past
30 years has been defined by the use of statistical data to elevate the needs
of disadvantaged populations such as children, the poor, and racial minorities
on the public agenda. That work has also involved working closely with the
media and policymakers. From 1993 to 2005, he directed the KIDS COUNT project
at the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Where: http://discuss.prb.org. You may submit questions in advance and during
the discussion. A full transcript of the questions and answers will be posted
after the discussion.
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