2023 Sponsored Workshop:
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research methods to theorize and visualize the
futurities of Black youth
health consequences of Colorism
Sponsored Workshop Instructions and Application
This is an opportunity for doctoral students in programs associated with the Graduate Field Committee in Developmental Science (GFCDS) at the University of Maryland to submit proposals for organizing a one-day workshop on a topic in developmental science with a faculty sponsor. Funding will be awarded in order to offset the cost of the workshop. To see examples of previously funded workshops, see below.
The funds are to be used for a one-day workshop during on topics related to developmental science, including theoretical and conceptual issues, and/or methodology. University of Maryland faculty members and other local presenters can be invited as speakers or participants. The evaluation criteria include the fit of the topic within the field of developmental science, feasibility of the workshop, organizational details, and breadth of interest to the community at the University of Maryland. Matching funds from the department and/or co-sponsorship is highly recommended. Typically, 3 – 4 grad students co-organize it with the faculty sponsor.
Grad Field Committee in Developmental Science Final Report and Suggestions for How to do a Workshop
Previously Funded GFCDS Workshops
Context, Cognition, and Change: How Strengths-Based Approaches Can Address Inequality
Ordinary Magic: The Science of Resilience and Child Development. April 20, 2021.
Endless Possibility: The Development of Possibility and Necessity in Cognition, Language, and Society. September, 27th, 2019.
The Role of Developmental Scientists in Child and Family Policy. November 2nd, 2018.
This one day workshop discussed how developmental scientists can bridge the gap between policies and research when it comes to ensuring optimal development children and families. This workshop covered how to properly disseminate research in an empirical and accessible way to inform policymakers.
Ready for School? Perspectives from Child Development, Parenting, and Policy Experts. March 6th, 2017.
This one-day workshop took place on March 3rd, 2017 and consisted of five invited talks followed by question and answer sessions and a student poster presentation. The workshop generated great discussion and was very well attended.
Roots of Compassion: From Basic Science to Practice. March 4th, 2016.
On March 4th, the Graduate Field Committee in Developmental Science sponsored “Roots of Compassion: From Basic Science to Practice”. The workshop was very well attended and fostered great conversation with some of the leaders in the field.
Introduction to the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study- Birth Cohort (ECLS-B). July 30th, 2012.
On July 30, the Graduate Field Committee in Developmental Science sponsored a student-led workshop on the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Birth Cohort dataset. More than 40 students and faculty members from across campus joined together to learn about using this nationally representative dataset of U.S. children.
For more information about the workshop, click here for the flyer and the report
Morality: An Interdisciplinary Science Linking the Brain, Behavior, and Society. December 7th, 2012.
This one-day workshop took place on December 7th, 2012. The program consisted of a series of invited talks followed by question and discussion periods, and a final panel discussion facilitated by the workshop organizers that incorporated questions collected from participants throughout the day (see link below for workshop flyer). Talks covered research in the areas of psychology, human development, public policy, neuroscience, law, and philosophy..
For more information about the workshop, click here for the flyer and the report
Developmental Science Colloquium
Wednesdays, 12:00 to 1:30PM, Benjamin Building Room 2119 (Schedule)
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Colloquium
Fridays, 10:15-11:30 Bioscience Research Building Room 1103 (Schedule)
The Maryland Linguistics Colloquium Series
Wednesdays and/or Fridays, Marie Mount Hall (Schedule)
Hearing and Speech Sciences Seminar Series
Mondays, 12:00-1:00 LeFrak Hall (Schedule)
University of Maryland Cognitive Science Colloquium
On Hiatus (Program Website)