Summer Research Institute

["Andres Arroyo" <ndacan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

       Summer Research Institute

Cornell University, June 13-18, 1999

The National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect will sponsor its
Summer Research Institute for child maltreatment researchers on the Cornell
University Campus in Ithaca, New York on June 13-18, 1999.  Conducted
annually since 1993, the week-long Summer Research Institute is an
intensive experience in secondary data analysis that combines classroom
instruction with hands-on experience. Participants are selected on a
competitive basis from a wide variety of disciplines including psychology,
social work, and medicine.  The primary goals of the Institute are to
increase the number of scholars working with the Archive's holdings and to
provide training in secondary analysis.  The Institute also provides
researchers a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with other
scholars in the field.

OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES
Once an applicant is selected, he or she will design a secondary analysis
project employing data from the Archive's holdings.  Prior to the start of
the Institute, each participant will obtain data from the Archive and
perform exploratory analyses.  When they convene at Cornell the
participants will share their analysis plans and preliminary findings with
other participants and, with the assistance of the Institute staff, work
toward the completion of their projects.  The Institute staff will help
participants refine their analysis plans and resolve technical problems.
The week's agenda will include didactic workshops, research presentations,
discussion sessions, and computing labs for intensive work with the
datasets.  Participants will also have an opportunity to give brief
presentations of their current research and receive feedback from the other
participants.  The Institute staff will be comprised of members of the
Archive staff, other members of the Cornell faculty and staff, and, in some
cases, principal investigators of the datasets with which the participants
have chosen to work.  At the conclusion of the Institute, participants
should return home ready to complete their analyses.  It is expected that
each participant's work will result in a conference paper or journal
article.

SCHEDULE AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Participants should expect to arrive by Sunday evening (6/13) for an
opening presentation at 7:00 p.m.  Instructional sessions will be held
Monday through Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The Institute will conclude
with lunch on Friday (6/18). The cost of housing, tuition, and most meals
will be covered by the Archive. However, participants will be responsible
for their travel expenses.  For those individuals who fly to Ithaca,
special arrangements can be made for an additional night of lodging (6/12)
that will enable them to receive a reduced airfare.  Participants will be
housed in private rooms in a residence hall on the Cornell campus.
Alternatively, participants may make their own accommodations at local
hotels such as the Statler Hotel on the Cornell campus.

SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS
Twelve applicants will be selected based on their previous research
experience and level of commitment to following their work through to
completion.  Scholars, professionals involved in research, and advanced
graduate students are all encouraged to apply.  Special consideration will
be given to applicants who intend to work with administrative data (i.e.
AFCARS, NCANDS, RHY MIS), as this subject will be highlighted at this
year's Institute. Applicants who were not accepted to a previous Summer
Research Institute are encouraged to reapply.  Applications for the
Institute are available on the Archive's web site
(www.ndacan.cornell.edu/SRI/SRI99Application.html) or directly from the
Archive upon request.  Interested persons should submit a completed
application and a recent resume or curriculum vita.  All applications must
be received by February 15.  Participants will be notified of acceptance by
March 15.  Direct all correspondence regarding the Summer Research
Institute to AndrŽs Arroyo (Phone: 607-255-7799; E-mail:
ndacan@xxxxxxxxxxx).

All APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15, 1999.


Andres Arroyo
Administrative Assistant
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
Family Life Development Center
MVR Hall -Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853-4401

Phone: 607-255-7799 * Fax: 607-255-8562
E-Mail: ndacan@xxxxxxxxxxx
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