Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research

June 9, 2025

Save the Date: '26 Early Childhood Research Summit


Mark your calendars for the 2026 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit on April 28, 2026, at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.


The 2026 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit aims to:


  • Communicate cutting-edge early childhood findings from University of Nebraska-affiliated researchers and colleagues.


  • Link ongoing efforts in early childhood research, practice and policy.


  • Advance the science of early childhood education and development via connections among community partners, key stakeholders, policymakers, early childhood practitioners and researchers.


More details coming in Fall 2025.

Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:


Family Child Care Home Providers’ Perceived Difficulty in Serving Vegetables to Children: Findings from a Multi-Method Study

Saima Hasnin, Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Illinois

Dipti Dev*, Child, Youth & Family Studies, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Carly Hillburn**, Nutrition & Health Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Susan Sisson, Nutritional Sciences, University of Oklahoma

Alison Tovar, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Brown University

 

Sociodemographic Influences on Children’s Out-of-School Time Organized Activity Participation and Physical Activity in Rural Communities: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mary Von Seggern**, Health Promotion, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Michaela Schenkelberg*, Health & Kinesiology, University of Nebraska Omaha

Ann Ropers, Health Promotion, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Debra Kellstedt, Family & Community Health, Texas A&M University

Robin High, Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Gregory Welk, Kinesiology, Iowa State University

Richard Rosenkranz, Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences, University of Nevada

David Dzewaltowki*, Health Promotion, University of Nebraska Medical Center


 * Denotes NAECR Researcher

** Denotes NAECR Student Researcher

Would you like to see your work featured here? Contact us at naecr@unl.edu
NAECR can assist you in finding research partners for your funding applications and staff in CYFS are available to assist with your proposal development for these or other funding opportunities.

Please contact Lisa Knoche if you are interested in building a collaborative team, need assistance with proposal development or would like to discuss funding opportunities for your research.

New! Department of Education Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities–Preparation of Special Education and Early Intervention Administrators


This opportunity seeks to support doctoral degree programs to prepare and increase the number of personnel who are well-qualified for and can act effectively in leadership positions in state educational agencies (SEAs), charter management organizations, charter school authorizers, lead agencies, local educational agencies (LEAs), private school networks, parochial schools, early intervention services programs or schools in positions such as SEA special education administrators, LEA or regional special education directors, school-based special education directors, preschool coordinators and early intervention coordinators.


Proposal due date: June 26, 2025


Learn more.

New! American Educational Research Association

2026 Annual Meeting


Call for Proposals

 

April 8-12, 2026

Los Angeles, California


AERA is now accepting proposals for its 2026 annual meeting. The theme, “Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures: Constructing a New Vision for Education Research,” is an invitation to collectively reflect on how to leverage disciplinary and methodological diversity in service of unforgetting histories.


Proposal deadline: July 25, 2025


Learn more.

National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention


Call for Proposals

 

Feb. 24-27, 2026

Chicago, Illinois


This convention is seeking presentations that support seasoned practitioners in delivering high-quality, evidence-based school practices.


Presentations may be submitted in the following formats; mini-skills, papers, poster, practitioner conversation sessions, symposia and workshops.


Proposal due date: June 18, 2025


Learn more.

2026 Nebraska Young Child Institute Conference


Call for Proposals

 

July 16-17, 2026

Kearney, Nebraska


The Nebraska Young Child Institute conference is a multidisciplinary event bringing together professionals to assess and respond to the most pressing needs of young children and families.


NYCI is currently accepting conference proposals featuring content relevant to professionals working with young children and their families and focused on addressing a range of topical areas.


Proposal due date: Sept. 12, 2025


Learn more.

No events are scheduled at this time.

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