CSDE is co-sponsoring a conference that explores the historical, political, and social aspects of the US Census. The Keynote lecture (tomorrow, 6/5/2019, 6:30 PM) will feature G. Cristina Mora, Kim Williams, and Nazita Lajevardi on the historical and political impacts of the Census. On Thursday (6/6/2019, 4:30 PM), a number of panels will speak to specific challenges of the 2020 Census. CSDE Affiliate Kate Stovel, Sociology, is moderating a roundtable on “The Importance of Census Data” (10:30 AM), in which CSDE Director Sara Curran, Sociology and International Studies, will speak about differential privacy.
The goal of this conference is to not only learn, but to collaboratively find ways to speak back to the Census. Please register here. The Conference is at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, and it is free and open to the public. Please bring food and toiletry items to support Any Hungry Husky. They meet a vital need in our community.
The Division of Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a research professional with qualitative and quantitative research skills to join our collaborative and dynamic team. We seek a professional with independent skills in designing and executing mixed-methods research studies, a strong track record of project management, and on-time, on-budget project execution. The role requires an understanding of qualitative methods, a high degree of organization, continuous exercise of independent initiative and judgment, strong ethic of collaboration, and exceptional, client-focused interpersonal skills. The research staff will play an important role in conducting and analyzing mixed methods investigations of innovative health and healthcare delivery models nationally.
Stanford University is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 1 to join our collaborative and dynamic team to perform work to support research, applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory. We seek a professional with skills in executing mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) research studies, project management, and on-time, on-budget project execution. The role requires basic understanding of qualitative methods, a high degree of organization, ability to exercise initiative and judgment, strong ethic of collaboration, and exceptional, client-focused interpersonal skills. The research staff will play an important role in conducting and analyzing mixed methods investigations of innovative health and healthcare delivery models nationally.
To all students – Please complete the short end-of-year survey on accomplishments and future plans asap! This may include graduation plans, defending your dissertation, awards, jobs, etc. We hope to share your accomplishments with the CSDE community (including at this Friday’s end-of-year reception) and need it for our reporting.
To students who qualify for the Demographic Methods Certificate – It’s not too late to submit your documentation and get a framed certificate at the end-of-year reception! Please follow the instructions and upload your documentation no later than June 5 by noon. If you will complete requirements at the end of the quarter and will graduate before the Fall, you can submit preliminary documentation now and update it later. Contact Aimée Dechter with any questions.
Join UW professor Anu Taranath as she reads from her new book, Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. The book
unpacks our baggage about who we are, where we come from, and how much we have. With engaging personal travel stories and thought-provoking questions, she provides us with tools to grapple with our discomfort and navigate differences with accountability and connection.
Speakers: Gregg Colburn, Real Estate and Rick Mohler, Architecture, College of Built Environments
Reading: Hood and Gao (2018): “The Elephant in the Region: Charting a Path for Bay Area Metro to Lead a Bold Regional Housing Agenda; Sound Communities 1-pager
It is my pleasure to invite you to get tickets to the red carpet premiere of On the Brink on Sunday, June 9th at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. The film starts at 4pm and is followed by a Q&A with film participants and then a reception where people can continue the conversations about carrying forward the legacy of the Central District.
Come watch the film along noted government leaders such as Deputy Mayor Shefali Ranganathan, State Senator Jamie Pedersen, and King County Councilmember Larry Gossett who are all planning to attend. You will also spot a Hall of Fame athlete or two such as Lenny Wilkens and successful musicians like the Black Tones. UW Foster School of Business and LANGSTON Seattle are partnering to host the event, which is shaping up to be a memorable evening.
Brian Greenhill
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Albany, SUNY
When it comes to developing environmental policy, we often try to learn from the successes and failures of other countries. But which countries does the US public consider to be most relevant? And what factors drive these evaluations? We present the results of a survey that asked a sample of 3,000 US adults to evaluate the relevance of the environmental policies adopted by a randomly-selected panel of countries. We explore the ways in which a combination of individual and state-level variables influence the perceived relevance of the focal countries. Our preliminary findings suggest that the actual environmental performance of the focal countries matters less than the degree to which these countries have committed themselves to a similar set of environmental goals as the US.
Coauthored with Charmaine Willis
We invite you to attend this year’s EPI 514 annual presentation of results of analyses using the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) dataset
All are welcome to drop in, or stay for the entire session – refreshments served during the poster session 2-3pm
Our diverse topics this year include various projects on mental health, alcohol, e-cigarettes, tobacco and marijuana use, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, firearm storage practices, gender and sexual identity, fast food labeling, stress related to caregiving, physical activity, influenza vaccination, native populations, childhood asthma, contraceptive contraindications and use, arthritis, neighborhood safety, social support, and access to health care.
Attached is the program schedule. We hope to see you there!
EPI 514 Teaching Team: Alyson, Steve, and Graduate Student TA Matthew
P.S. If you are attending from outside the UW, let us know and we may be able to help with parking.