Society for Research in Child Development

Call for Applications > Are you, or someone you know, an early-career scholar from a field outside developmental science or psychology who is passionate about children’s development? The Early Career Interdisciplinary Scholars Fellowship (ECISF) Program is your chance to bring fresh perspectives to developmental research at the SRCD 2025 Biennial Meeting. Organized by SRCD’s Interdisciplinary Committee, this fellowship aims to broaden the engagement of non-developmental science disciplines within the SRCD community. The program selects outstanding early career scholars whose degree is in a discipline outside of psychology or human development, with an interest that is clearly related to developmental psychology, and pairs them up with a mentor who is a senior developmental scientist. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/ECISF. #SRCD #fellowship #psychology #science #scholars #career #earlycareer #research #professionaldevelopment #mentor #mentorship #humandevelopment

Zoe Spencer is a Science Associate at SRCD, playing a key role in supporting the Science team's grants and awards programs and helping maintain initiatives which empower developmental scientists and doctoral students. "I love being able to help scientists, rising scientists, and our members gain access to resources and communities that enable them to contribute meaningfully to the field, regardless of their career stage." Read more about Zoë at bit.ly/SRCDzoe. Learn more about SRCD at www.srcd.org. #SRCD #childdevelopment #science #children #mentalhealth #policy #staff #research #family #families #community #health #grants #awards #students

#webinar > Are you interested in applying to the 2025-2026 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program? Register for our free "Tips and Tricks for Applying" webinar - taking place on Tuesday, November 5, at 1 p.m. ET - to learn why 100% of last year’s SRCD U.S. Policy Fellows said they would recommend this career-changing program to others. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ur1SE9. A panel of fellow alumni, Drs. Paige Greenwood and Christian Clesi, will share why and how you should apply for this immersive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Additionally, hear tips and tricks to make your application a success from SRCD Director for Policy Lindsay Trammell and Fellowship Supervisor, Dr. Jennifer Brooks. In the 45+ years that SRCD has run the U.S. Policy Fellowship, we have placed nearly 250 fellows in 21 state capitals and Washington, D.C. Fellowship alumni have leveraged their experiences to improve evidence-based policymaking across the nation and in the highest levels of government service. Please join our panel as they discuss how the fellowship has impacted their career paths and why it is so valuable. For more on the Fellowship, including application details, visit https://lnkd.in/e-sMt-bf. Applications for the 2025-2026 U.S. Policy Fellowship close on January 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. #SRCD #education #event #policy #fellowship #opportunity #childdevelopment #children #youth #research #institute #service

#Reminder > Call for Submissions > The last chance to submit to the #SRCD25 Developmental Science Teaching Institute is Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Visit https://lnkd.in/eE2FFPWe to learn more and submit. The SRCD Developmental Science Teaching Institute, which takes place on Thursday, April 30, 2025 (the day before SRCD's 2025 Biennial Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota), is designed for teachers of developmental science courses at all levels who wish to develop strategies for engaging students, explore new ideas, update their knowledge base, and share perspectives with like-minded professionals. The Institute provides sessions of general interest on cutting-edge teaching practices, a variety of breakout sessions, a poster session, and opportunities for interaction to share ideas among participants. #SRCD #teaching #teachers #event #conference #childdevelopment #children #youth #policy #science #education #research #institute

#Announcement > SRCD members, the American Psychological Foundation (APF) is setting up a review committee for the Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant. The grant supports research, practice, or education of an early career psychologist on the topic of child and youth suicide among African Americans. More information about the grant is found at https://lnkd.in/exGcjABf. APF is looking for volunteer reviewers with enough expertise in the subject area of the grant such that an informed evaluation will be provided. Reviewers must have a doctoral degree. A representative from APA Division 9, APA Division 45, and the Society for Research and Child Development is needed. Representatives should be active members of their respective organization. There are four applications to review. The deadline to complete application evaluations will be early November. Members interested in reviewing this grant may email APF Program Officer Rebecca Pasillas <rpasillas[at]ampsychfdn[dot]org> by Friday, October 25th, 2024. #SRCD #childdevelopment #children #youth #policy #science #education #research #africanamericans #mentalhealth #suicide #community #health #psychology

#Congratulations to SRCD members Dr. Jackie Lerner, Boston College, and Dr. Richard Lerner, Tufts University, who were inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame last week, in a ceremony held in Boise, Idaho. The National 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made an extraordinary impact on 4-H and the lives of its millions of youth members. #SRCD #childdevelopment #children #policy #science #education #staff #research #family #families #community #health #halloffame

Juan Romero-Casillas is a Policy Manager at SRCD. In this role, he supports members and partners in advancing evidence-based child and family policymaking. "I’m part of a dedicated team focused on ensuring that evidence guides policy development and implementation. I'm glad to be in a position where I can support children and their families in building strong, healthy communities." Read more about Juan at https://bit.ly/SRCDjuanrc. #SRCD #childdevelopment #children #policy #staff #research #family #families #community #health

#SRCD National Hispanic Heritage Month #Spotlight > Meet Dr. Gabriela Barajas-Gonzalez, an #SRCD member, member of our Latinx Caucus, and a member of our Policy Committee. Dr. Barajas-Gonzalez is an Associate Professor at the Department of Population Health at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine. "I chose developmental science because of my strong interest in academic achievement, public policies, and maternal and child mental health. Exploring academic achievement and mental health through theories such as Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, Conger’s family stress model & García Coll’s integrative model for the study of developmental competencies in minority children drew me to developmental science." Read about her passion for developmental science in our Q&A at https://bit.ly/4f6zbUI. #hispanicheritagemonth #latinos #latinas #latinx #childdevelopment #science #health #family #stress #policy #mentalhealth

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Dr. Jóse Causadias, Associate Professor of Family and Human Development at Arizona State University and our penultimate National Hispanic Heritage Month #spotlight subject. "I became interested in attachment theory while conducting research with violent men in Panama, and I met Dr. Alan Sroufe in Mexico City during a training on the Adult Attachment Interview in 2007. He encouraged me to apply for a Ph.D. in Child Psychology at the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota, and I did, joining the program in 2009." Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://bit.ly/3zVqopT. #hispanicheritagemonth #latinos #latinx #childdevelopment #science #psychology #panama

SRCD's Bylaws reflect our commitment to equity, fortify the growth and engagement of graduate students and early career scholars, and maintain the critical involvement and support of senior and emeriti scholars. To ensure that SRCD remains vibrant in the face of the challenges that scientific societies are experiencing today, changes to the Bylaws were recently approved by our Governing Council members. We encourage our #members to visit bit.ly/SRCDvote to review the proposed changes and cast a vote on supporting them as your voice is integral to the direction of SRCD. We look forward to receiving your votes! #SRCD #bylaws #childdevelopment #children #students #scholars #vote