Lisa Jones-Engel, CSDE Affiliate and UW Affiliate Associate Professor of Anthropology, and Amy Klegarth, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Anthropology at UW, recently published a study on the ranging patterns of urban primates. The team placed GPS collars on two species of macaques in order to better understand how urbanization has affected mobility in Singapore and Gibraltar. The study’s findings highlight how macaques’ behavioral plasticity is represented in their ranging patterns and preferences. You can read the full study below.
Assistant Professor in Middle East Studies
Middle East Studies at Brown University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Middle East Studies (MES). The position is open to all disciplines, with a preference for the social sciences such as anthropology, history, political science, and sociology. This is a two-year position. We especially welcome candidates who thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, who have experience teaching and supervising undergraduates, and whose work is informed by comparative and global perspectives. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for the MES concentration (major) and will teach two classes a year: a seminar dedicated to developing honors theses for MES students and a lecture course in the applicant’s area of interest. The DUS oversees the undergraduate curriculum, is the point of contact for current and potential concentrators, provides oversight for the undergraduate advising program, and represents the Department at undergraduate events on campus. More information is available below.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Alma College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor position in Anthropology. Duties will begin in August, 2017. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory classes in archaeology and anthropology, upper level offerings in the instructor’s area of expertise, and the capstone course for the major. A Master’s degree in anthropology is required; Ph.D. required for appointment as Assistant Professor.
Applications should be submitted electronically, with review beginning May 22, 2017. Send a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names of three references to: Ms. Jodie Reeves, Administrative Assistant, Provost’s Office, Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801-1599, reeves@alma.edu.
Betty Bekemeier Publishes Research on Physical Activity in Local Health Jurisdictions
Betty Bekemeier, CSDE Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Psychosocial and Community Health at UW, recently published a study on local areas’ efforts in promoting physical activity among residents. This cluster analysis examines practices in six states and discovered that coordinated community health plans can lead to clear reductions in obesity incidence. The study also highlighted the importance of data tracking and storage, practices that made this research possible. The full report is available below.
Kam Wing Chan Featured in Discussion of Beijing’s Barriers to Migrant Schooling
Kam Wing Chan, CSDE Affiliate and UW Professor of Geography, spoke with Toronto Star about how China’s population problems are affecting the availability of education. China’s hukou, an internal passport system based on heredity, is geared toward population control. Children of migrant parents, however, exist outside that system—as a result, they face near-insurmountable barriers to a Beijing education and are often forced away from the city. You can read the full article below.
Spatial Scientist, Assistant Professor
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is inviting applicants for a tenure-line, Spatial Scientist faculty position in the School of Natural Resources. We are seeking someone with advanced expertise in GIS with skills such as programming (Python), advanced spatial analysis techniques (e.g., R), geovisualization, and/or experience with remotely sensed image data. The position will also lead the GIS component within the Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies (CALMIT). The link with more information about this positon and to apply is below.
Introduction to R through Mediation and Moderation
This workshop will provide an introduction to R by teaching researchers to conduct mediation and moderation analyses. The morning section will focus on basic R skills and an introduction to linear models in R. The next sections will show researchers how to reproduce mediation and moderation analyses, frequently conducted using PROCESS in SPSS and SAS, but in R. Special focus will be given to writing resampling procedures and probing interactions by hand. Registration for this workshop is limited, and University of Washington personnel will be given priority. If you are interested in attending this workshop please contact CSDE Affiliate Brian Flaherty at bxf4@u.washington.edu.
PhD Studentship in Demography/Population Studies
We invite applications from qualified and highly motivated students for a 3.75-year St Andrews–Max Planck PhD studentship in Demography / Population Studies. The PhD studentship is funded by the University of St Andrews and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR). The PhD student will be working on fertility in high income countries. The aims of the project are to analyse fertility trends and patterns in a number of high income / European countries and to investigate social and contextual determinants of fertility, while potentially also making use of subnational spatial variation. The project will be part of a European network for fertility research investigating recent shifts in the relationship between human development and fertility both at the individual and aggregate population level. The PhD student will be supervised by the following team: Prof. Hill Kulu (St Andrews), Prof. Mikko Myrskylä (MPIDR), Dr. Sebastian Klüsener (MPIDR) and Dr. Júlia Mikolai (St Andrews).
More information is available below.
Labor Studies Scholarships and Grants
Are you a University of Washington student studying labor and workers rights? Working for social justice outside the classroom? Pursuing a career in the labor movement, law, public service or the non-profit sector? Apply for a scholarship or grant!
Each year, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies awards thousands of dollars to top students in Labor Studies. This year, over $50,000 will be awarded. Deadlines for this year’s awards are approaching. Apply now!
This year’s scholarships include:
- Martin and Anne Jugum Scholarship – $5,500 for undergraduate students
- Gundlach Scholarship – $5,500 for undergraduate or graduate students
- Samuel Bassett Scholarship – $5,500 for undergrad or graduate students pursuing a career in labor relations
- Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) Scholarship – $1,000 for students pursuing a career in labor relations
- Martha H. Duggan Fellowship – $10,000 for graduate students studying or providing caring labor
- Best Labor Studies Paper Prize – $500 for the best graduate and undergraduate papers
The Bridges Center also supports ground-breaking labor studies research through our annual grant funding program. For a look at past sponsored projects, visit our Featured Research website.
This year’s research grants include:
- Washington State Labor Research Grant – Up to $10,000 for UW faculty or graduate students with UW faculty sponsor.
For more information, visit the Bridges Center website at http://depts.washington.edu/hbcls, or contact Associate Director Andrew Hedden at heddena@uw.edu .
Sexual Assault and Sexual Health Among Undergraduates Online Symposium
SHIFT is the University’s groundbreaking mixed-methods study examining sexual health and sexual violence among undergraduate students. This research lays the groundwork for innovative evidence-based strategies to prevent sexual assault and to promote sexual health. Join for this daylong symposium exploring findings, policy implications, and key directions for future research.
The focus of the day will be presentations and posters about SHIFT’s research, including:
- Findings on consensual and non-consensual sex among undergraduates
- Building a safer, healthier campus: findings on modifiable dimensions of institutional and social context
- Lessons learned about translating campus-specific research into institutional policy
The program will feature a keynote address from former White House Advisor Caroline Bettinger-Lopez, JD, and a discussion of SHIFT’s findings by nationally recognized expert Martie Thompson, PhD.
For more information about the program and presenters click here.