2009-10 Friday Seminars, Research Methods Workshops, and Research Ethics SeminarsAll seminars are held from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Fall 2009September 18Immigration and Native Mobility: Implications for Community Change and Emerging Patterns of Segregation Dr. Kyle Crowder, Professor of Sociology and CPC Faculty Fellow Room 405 CPC East CPC Research Ethics Seminar September 25 Social Science Research on HIV/AIDS in China: Are the ethical issues unique? Dr. Gail Henderson, Professor of Social Medicine, UNC-CH School of Medicine. Room 405 CPC East
October 2 Thursday, October 8 An Introductory Overview of Structural Equation Models The purpose of the seminar is to give an overview of structural equation models (SEMs). It is not a introduction to SEM software, but focuses more on the conceptual aspects of SEMs. It provides a brief description of the major types of SEMs and the steps involved in modeling. A few hypothetical and empirical examples are included. Participants should have a thorough understanding of regression analysis and a basic understanding of matrices. Seating is limited and registration is required. Dr. Kenneth Bollen, UNC-CH Professor of Sociology, CPC Faculty Fellow, and Director, Odum Institute for Research in Social Science 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Room 14 Manning Hall CPC Research Ethics Seminar October 9 Spatial Confidentiality: Being Responsible with Your Data Brian Frizzelle, Carolina Population Center, Research Services - Spatial Analysis Unit Room 405 CPC East
October 16 Social networks and HIV among the male clients of female sex workers in La Romana, Dominican Republic Dr. Clare Barrington, Assistant Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education and CPC Faculty Fellow Room 405 CPC East November 6 Measuring and Summarizing Race/Ethnic Identities in Social Research Dr. Tony Perez, Assistant Professor of Sociology and CPC Faculty Fellow Room 405 CPC East CPC Research Methods Workshop Tuesday, November 10 Overview of Spatial Regression Dr. Paul Voss, Research Professor of Sociology, CPC Faculty Fellow, and Senior Spatial Analyst at the Odum Institute 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Room 405B&C CPC East November 13 Social Closure at the US-Mexico Border Dr. Sergio Chavez, CPC Postdoctoral Scholar and Development Sociologist Room 405 CPC East November 20 Cambodians' Responses to the Khmer Rouge Trials: Justice, Desire for Revenge and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Dr. Jeffrey Sonis, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, UNC-CH School of Medicine Room 405 CPC East December 4 Household structure and Children's Outcomes: A Perspective on Grandparents as Caregivers Dr. Maria Monserud, Sociologist and CPC Postdoctoral Scholar Room 405 CPC East The spring 2010 series begins on January 15.
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