Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research
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Patty Kuo,
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Patty Kuo is an assistant professor in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
She is the director of the Nebraska Strong Families Lab and a core faculty member in the Child Development/Early Childhood Education program.
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Her program of research is aimed at understanding the development and maintenance of healthy relationships in families with young children.
What is the future direction for your early childhood research?
"I’m focused on understanding attachment security as a configuration within the family rather than as separate dyadic relationships, which is the predominating approach. I have recent data showing that the configuration of attachment — and who the attachment figure is — matters more than whether or not the relationship itself is secure. For example, when infants have a secure relationship with their fathers, but not their mothers, they have a completely different cortisol reactivity response compared to infants with a secure attachment to both parents or infants with a secure attachment to their mothers, but not fathers.
"This work is raising a lot of new questions about the functionality and consequences of attachment security for me."
Are there any new research projects or activities you are starting on now?
"I’m launching the Living with Toddlers study, which examines how mothers and fathers socialize emotion in their young children. We’ll be collecting data using surveys, daily diary entries and video-recorded observations of parents with their children to assess attachment, parenting behaviors and young children’s emotion regulation capabilities. We’ll also be collecting saliva samples for cortisol and alpha amylase to examine stress reactivity."
Why is early childhood research important?
"Early childhood provides the foundation for the rest of development. So much growth occurs within the first few years of life; the developing brain is highly plastic and susceptible to
both positive and negative environmental influences. Early childhood research is critical from a prevention science perspective — it provides a window of opportunity to address problems and issues before detrimental developmental cascades occur."
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Accessing, using publicly available data sets
Please join us Feb. 27 for the next NAECR Knowledge event, featuring Dr. Lorey Wheeler and Dr. Natalie Koziol of the Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics.
Drs. Wheeler and Koziol will discuss how to access and use publicly available data sets, with a specific focus on utilizing early childhood data sets.
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Presentation Details
"Accessing & Using Publicly Available Data Sets"
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Nebraska Union
South Platte River Room
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Position opening: CCFL research assistant professor
There is an opening for a research assistant professor in the Center for Children, Family and the Law at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
CCFL houses a variety of projects that use interdisciplinary, collaborative and systemic approaches to improve outcomes for children and families, particularly those involved in the child welfare system.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Matt Gormley, Educational Psychology; Susan Sheridan, Amanda Witte, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Would you like to see your work featured here? Contact us at
naecr@unl.edu
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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.
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New – Student funding!
UCARE
Summer and academic year applications are currently being accepted for the UCARE program. UCARE supports University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate students to work one-on-one with faculty research advisors in research or creative activities.
Proposals for the summer program are due
Feb. 17, 2020
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Proposals for the academic year program are due
March 2, 2020
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New – Student funding!
National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families Research Scholars Program
The National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families invites advanced doctoral students and early career scholars to submit applications for the Research Scholars Program. Up to two awards will be given to scholars interested in pursuing research in one of the center’s four research priority areas: 1) fatherhood, family structure and family dynamics; 2) early care and education; 3) poverty reduction and self-sufficiency; and/or 4) cross-cutting topics.
Scholars will work remotely on a project with a center mentor for approximately one day a week for 12 months and be part of a collaborative research team.
Scholars will receive a $7,500 stipend.
Proposals are due
March 18, 2020
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New!
Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) Secondary Analyses of Data on Early Care and Education Grants
This funding opportunity aims to support researchers conducting secondary analyses of data to address key questions relevant to early care and education programs administered by the Administration for Children and Families, in particular the Child Care and Development Fund and Head Start/Early Head Start.
The projected average award amount is $100,000 per 18-month project period.
Letters of intent are due
March 2, 2020
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Proposals are due
March 30, 2020
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Spencer Foundation Grants
The Spencer Foundation supports high-quality, innovative research on education by providing funding for education-focused research projects, research training fellowships and additional field-building initiatives.
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Lyle Spencer Research Awards Program
Award budget: $525,000-$1,000,000
Project duration: Up to 5 years
Letters of Intent are due
Feb. 27, 2020
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Small Research Grants
Award budget: Up to $50,000
Project duration: 1-5 years
Proposals are due
March 3, 2020
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Student Funding Forecast: Administration for Children and Families Graduate Student Dissertation Grants
The Administration for Children and Families are forecasting graduate student dissertation grants in the areas of child care, Head Start, family strengthening and behavioral interventions.
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Child Care Dissertation Grants
Estimated award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Estimated proposal due date:
May 3, 2020
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Head Start Dissertation Grants
Estimated award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Estimated proposal due date:
May 3, 2020
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Behavioral Interventions Scholars Grants
Estimated award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Estimated proposal due date:
May 24, 2020
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Family Strengthening Scholars Grants
Estimated award amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000.
Estimated proposal due date:
May 29, 2020
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New!
American Educational Research Association
Annual Meeting
April 17-21, 2020
San Francisco, California
The theme of the AERA 2020 Annual Meeting is “The Power and Possibilities of the Public Good When Researchers and Organizational Stakeholders Collaborate.”
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New!
Child Health Research Institute Pediatric Research Forum
May 7, 2020
Omaha, Nebraska
Faculty, fellows, researchers, residents and students are encouraged to participate in the Child Health Research Institute’s Pediatric Research Forum. The research presented ranges from basic sciences to translational research and community studies.
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New!
Division for Early Childhood Annual Conference on
Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families
Oct. 20-23, 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Division for Early Childhood Conference provides professionals in early intervention, early childhood special education and related fields, and family members of young children with disabilities an opportunity to learn, network and collaborate.
Proposals are due
February 14, 2020
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New!
International Society for Developmental Psychobiology
Annual Meeting
Oct. 21-23, 2020
Rockville, Maryland
The International Society for Developmental Psychobiology encourages research on the development of behavior in all organisms, with special attention to the effects of biological factors operating at any level of organization.
Proposals are due
April 1, 2020
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New!
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Convention
Nov. 19-21, 2020
San Diego, California
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention is the annual professional education event for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.
Proposals are due
April 7, 2020
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Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness
Spring 2020 Conference
March 11-14, 2020
Crystal City, Virginia
The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness is dedicated to advancing research relevant to practice, from early childhood through post-secondary education. The Society strives to generate knowledge and facilitate applications in new contexts and across fields.
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2020 CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood
April 29, 2020
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
The sixth biennial
CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood
will include presentations and roundtable discussions on the research and practices that improve the developmental trajectories of young children, and explore the connections between research, policy and practice.
Call for presentations
Faculty in the University of Nebraska system
who are interested in presenting at the
summit
are invited to submit research proposals. Selected presentations will represent a range of early childhood issues and topics.
Call for posters
Graduate students from the University of Nebraska system
are invited to submit poster proposals for presentation at the
summit
, provided at least one faculty member serves as a co-author. Faculty are encouraged to pass along this email to any graduate students who might be interested in this opportunity.
Presentation and poster proposals are due on or before
Monday,
Feb. 17, 2020
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New!
Lincoln Early Childhood Conference:
Building Resilience and Healing from Trauma in Early Childhood Settings
Feb. 29, 2020
8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lincoln, Nebraska
Angie Wendt, early childhood specialist for Educare Project REACH with the University of Missouri, will provide training on childhood trauma. The training is designed to raise awareness of participants about what trauma is and what the impact of trauma and toxic stress looks like in young children.
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New!
UNL Psychology Developmental Brownbag Seminar
March 6, 2020
Noon – 1 p.m.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Burnett 78
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Psychology is hosting a series of developmental brownbag seminars in spring 2020.
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New!
Pathways to Successful Faculty-Teacher Partnerships
March 19, 2020
3 – 5 p.m.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Nebraska Union, Platte River Room
Faculty and staff from Lincoln Public Schools and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will meet to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with K-12 and university partnerships. Faculty interested in proposing teacher collaborations or outreach as part of grant-funded work should plan to attend.
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Student Event
NAECR Undergraduate Research Experience Brownbag Series
NAECR’s Undergraduate Research Experience Brownbag Series aims to support NAECR faculty by providing research and professional training to undergraduate research assistants working with NAECR affiliates. Topics will include quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, maximizing article reading and writing a CV and/or personal statement.
Please have your undergraduate students contact Courtney Boise at
cboise2@unl.edu
for more information, and to register for a session.
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“Introduction to Statistics in SPSS: Part 1”
Feb. 12, 2020
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 211 (Computer Lab)
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“Introduction to Statistics in SPSS: Part 2”
Feb. 19, 2020
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 211 (Computer Lab)
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NAECR Knowledge:
Accessing and Using Publicly Available Data Sets
Feb. 27, 2020
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Nebraska Union
Platte River Room South
Dr. Lorey Wheeler and Dr. Natalie Koziol of the Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics & Psychometrics will discuss how to access and use publicly available data sets, with a specific focus on utilizing early childhood data sets.
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Is there an upcoming conference you want to publicize? A new publication you would like to share? Let us know!
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Connecting Research and Policy
Learn more and sign up for alerts about legislation relevant to early childhood researchers.
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NAECR Student Researchers
Students involved in early childhood research at the University of Nebraska can access a number of resources through NAECR.
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Find a Researcher
Find and collaborate with other early childhood researchers across the NU system.
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