About this session
Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dr. Edward Zigler Policy Pre-Conference-- Make your research count: Bridging developmental science and policy
Pre-Registration Required
Hosted by the SRCD Policy Committee, Conference Subcommittee
“Learn how to design and communicate research that is useful for policymakers. This policy-focused session honors Dr. Edward Zigler’s legacy by featuring researchers and policymakers who use different models to successfully bridge the gap between developmental science and policy.
Receive practical insights to enhance engagement with the policymaking process, ensuring your work is relevant and impactful. This session is for all career and expertise stages. Panelists share projects that helped to inform policy decisions across broad child and family policy areas, including early care and education, child welfare, child health, and more.
A moderated discussion addresses keyways to align research with policymakers' needs, understanding policy timelines, and strategies for effective communication and dissemination. Discussion explores how to center evidence and policy discussions impacting minoritized communities and offer guidance on making research actionable for diverse policy audiences.
A facilitated networking reception will be held immediately after.
Sponsored by the Buffett Early Childhood Fund
| Organizing Committee |
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| Sara Vecchiotti, Ph.D. (Co-Chair), Couch Family Foundation , United States |
| Guadalupe Diaz-Lara (Co-Chair), California State University, Fullerton , United States |
| Dalal Katsiaficas (Co-Chair), University of Illinois at Chicago , United States |
| Caitlin Lombardi, University of Connecticut , United States |
| Jennifer Brooks , Jennifer L. Brooks, LLC , United States |
| R. Gabriela Barajas-Gonzalez, New York University School of Medicine , United States |
| Amy Marks, Suffolk University , United States |
| Ana Whitaker, University of Delaware , United States |
| Steven John Holochwost, Lehman College City University of New York , United States |
| Morgan Crossman, Building Bright Futures of Vermont , United States |
| Alaina Flannigan, Child Trends , United States |
| Matt Stagner, Mathematica , United States |
| Qingyang Liu, SECC Representative, Syracuse University , United States |
| Lisa Berlin, Ex Officio, University of Maryland School of Social Work , United States |
| Emilie Smith, Governing Council Representative, Ex-Officio, Michigan State University , United States |
| Speakers |
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| Walter Gilliam, Buffett Early Childhood Institute , United States |
| Jason Sachs, The Gates Foundation , United States |
| Carole Shauffer, Youth Law Center , United States |
| Jenni Owen, Director, North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships , United States |
| Ruth Friedman, Director of Office of Child Care , United States |
| Milagros Nores, National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) , United States |
| Stephanie Curenton, Boston University , United States |
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Dr. Edward Zigler Policy Pre-Conference-- Make your research count: Bridging developmental science and policy
Description
| Primary Panel | |
| Session Type | SRCD Pre-Conference Session |
| Session Location | Level 2 - Hilton Minneapolis |