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CPC Fellow Leslie elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science
January 11, 2011Jan 11, 2011 Congratulations to CPC Fellow Paul W. Leslie who been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. UNC-Chapel Hill issued a news release announcing that Leslie and five other UNC faculty members have received the honor this year. Excerpt from the UNC News Release: "The association, the world's largest general…
Learn about CPC’s accomplishments in UNC’s OVCRED 2010 Annual Report
January 6, 2011Jan 6, 2011 The 2010 Annual Report by UNC's Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Economic Development (OVCRED) is now available. UNC's research centers and institutes, including the Carolina Population Center, report to the OVCRED. The Interim Vice Chancellor is Barbara Entwisle.The 2010 Annual Report includes summaries of major accomplishments of the past year…
CPC Fellow Johnson discusses key criteria for North Carolina redistricting in The News & Observer editorial
January 6, 2011Jan 6, 2011 Following the 2010 census, North Carolina lawmakers will be responsible for redistricting the state to better reflect the new population data. In an editorial column for The News & Observer, CPC Fellow James H. Johnson, Jr. and co-author Stanley D. Brunn emphasize the importance of redistricting based on principles of sustainability rather…
Duplin Times article discusses 100th baby to join Duplin County National Children’s Study
December 9, 2010Dec 9, 2010 The Duplin Times published an article discussing the growth and progress of the National Children's Study in Duplin County following an announcement that the study had welcomed its 100th baby. Researchers hope to learn more about the factors that influence health and disease by following the children in the study until age…
CPC Fellow Siega-Riz named associate dean for academic affairs of UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health
November 29, 2010Nov 29, 2010 "Anna Maria Siega-Riz, PhD, professor of nutrition and of epidemiology in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, has been named the School's new associate dean for academic affairs, effective Dec. 1."Siega-Riz is also a Faculty Fellow at UNC's Carolina Population Center. Read the full announcement issued by the Gillings School…
Study by CPC researchers on the future implications of adolescent obesity featured in Los Angeles Times and other news outlets
November 10, 2010Nov 10, 2010 Research conducted by several CPC researchers has generated a media buzz by showing that obese adolescents are at a higher risk of becoming severely obese adults than their normal-weight or overweight peers. CPC graduate research assistant Natalie The and CPC Faculty Fellows Penny Gordon-Larsen, Chirayath M. Suchindran and Barry M. Popkin came…
CPC Fellow Popkin quoted within Asia Sentinel article on diabetes in developing nations
November 5, 2010Nov 5, 2010 In a recent Asia Sentinel article, CPC Fellow and Professor of Nutrition Barry M. Popkin was consulted about child nutrition and weight gain. The article features a quote from Popkin as well as the input of other experts on nutrition and diabetes. The story focuses on the rising prevalence of diabetes in…
CPC Fellow Cai discusses China’s one-child policy in Financial Times article
November 2, 2010Nov 2, 2010 CPC Fellow and Assistant Professor of Sociology Yong Cai contributed to a recent Financial Times article about China's one-child policy. Cai was quoted within the article and provided information about the policy and its effects. The article discusses a Chinese population that may not be growing quickly enough to support the nation's…
CPC Fellow Mouw quoted in News & Observer story about new Census Research Data Center in RTP
October 20, 2010Oct 20, 2010 On Tuesday, Oct. 19, a new Census Research Data Center opened in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. CPC Fellow Ted Mouw is one of the researchers who will use the center's data. A story about the new center appeared in the News & Observer. Excerpt of the story: UNC-Chapel Hill sociologist Ted…
Institutional and policy changes affect economic reality of Russian people
October 18, 2010In the last 20 years, the people of Russia have experienced major societal changes caused by extensive political transformation and ensuing economic reforms. These changes have impacted every sector of society including labor services and employment, health services and their utilization, and the public education system. CPC Faculty Fellow Klara Sabirianova Peter is an economist…