Frances Degen Horowitz Millennium Scholars Program

Posted on November 20, 2018 by acaucus

Apply Today! The Frances Degen Horowitz Millennium Scholars Program (MSP) was developed as a vehicle to encourage and support scholars from under-represented ethnic/racial groups from North America in pursuing graduate work in developmental science. To that end, the program provides educational and professional development for these scholars, giving them a launching point for a career Read more about Frances Degen Horowitz Millennium Scholars Program[…]

November 2018 Spotlight, Hoi Shan Cheung, Ph.D.

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by acaucus

This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Hoi Shan Cheung (hoishan@yale-nus.edu.sg) as our member in spotlight. Dr. Cheung is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Division of Social Sciences at Yale-NUS College. She has a long-standing interest in studying how parent-child attachment at various developmental stages may influence children’s social development. Part of her work involves observing parents and children Read more about November 2018 Spotlight, Hoi Shan Cheung, Ph.D.[…]

SRCS Asian Caucus Membership Survey

Posted on November 1, 2018 by acaucus

Dear Asian Caucus Member, The Asian Caucus of the Society for Research in Child Development is dedicated to promoting research on Asian children, youth, and families, and supporting the researchers who do this work. To help us understand the needs, interests, and priorities of our community, we invite you to complete a 5-10 minute survey Read more about SRCS Asian Caucus Membership Survey[…]

SRCD Asian Caucus Awards 2018-2019 Call For Nominations

Posted on October 28, 2018 by acaucus

2018-2019 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ————————————————————————————————————- Dr. Xiaojia Ge Lifetime Achievement Award – To recognize an Asian/Asian-American scholar whose research career spans at least 20 years and who has made distinguished scientific contributions to the field of child development. Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award receive a plaque and a $250 cash award made possible Read more about SRCD Asian Caucus Awards 2018-2019 Call For Nominations[…]

October 2018 Spotlight, Yang Qu, Ph.D.

Posted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 by acaucus

This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Yang Qu (yangqu@northwestern.edu) as our member in spotlight. Dr. Qu is an Assistant Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University. He takes an interdisciplinary approach that combines developmental psychology, cultural psychology, and neuroscience to examine how sociocultural contexts shape adolescent development. 1) what drew you to do Read more about October 2018 Spotlight, Yang Qu, Ph.D.[…]

Asian Caucus Call for Nominations for Chair-Elect and Treasurer

Posted on October 17, 2018 by acaucus

Consider nominating yourself or someone else! Deadline is November 15th, 2018 The SRCD Asian Caucus seeks nominations for two leadership positions: Chair-Elect and Treasurer. These Officers will serve on the Caucus’ Steering Committee, along with the incoming Chair for 2019-2021 (Richard Lee) and current Secretary 2017-2021 (Vaishali Raval). Officers serve four-year terms, and the new Read more about Asian Caucus Call for Nominations for Chair-Elect and Treasurer[…]

Members, please add your voice to the SRCD Inclusivity Survey

Posted on October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 by acaucus

We encourage you to participate in this inclusivity survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SRCDInclusivity). Now it is the time for our scholars to weigh in and push for a better environment for all, domestic and overseas. Inclusivity Survey Dear Member, The Society for Research in Child Development is dedicated to supporting its members and their research. We’re continually striving Read more about Members, please add your voice to the SRCD Inclusivity Survey[…]

September 2018 Spotlight, Yan Li, Ph.D.

Posted on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 by acaucus

This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Yan Li (yli34@depaul.edu) as our member in spotlight. Dr. Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at DePaul University. Her research focuses on children’s and adolescents’ social development and family studies, particularly in three areas: peer relations and interactions, familial socialization, and cultural-contextual influences on social Read more about September 2018 Spotlight, Yan Li, Ph.D.[…]

August 2018 Spotlight, Hyung Chol (Brandon) Yoo, Ph.D.

Posted on August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 by acaucus

This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Hyung Chol (Brandon) Yoo (yoo@asu.edu) as our member in spotlight. Dr. Yoo is an Associate Professor of Asian Pacific American studies in the School of Social Transformation and the Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics at Arizona State University. He is an affiliate faculty of counseling and counseling psychology and the Department of Read more about August 2018 Spotlight, Hyung Chol (Brandon) Yoo, Ph.D.[…]

Letter to Our Members

Posted on August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 by acaucus

Dear Members of SRCD Asian Caucus, We write to you to address the questions and concerns that we have heard and witnessed from our members in response to SRCD’s initial statement regarding family separation and the narrow interpretation of the organization’s 501 (c)(3) status that is seen as prohibitive of supporting child/family/human rights advocacy. We Read more about Letter to Our Members[…]