Combining their experiences in CCF's Play With Me program, research mentoring from our faculty affiliates, and their own life experiences, our REU students are conducting culturally-responsive research in different areas of developmental science. REU student Sandra Ventura is interested in how many parents of primarily Spanish-speaking children use intervention services when their child has a developmental delay and how developmental screening tools could be more accurate for diverse children. Read more...
REU Research Presentations July 29th
On July 29th, the first cohort of the Center's Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) students will present their work at the UT Dallas SPUR Symposium. The SPUR is a capstone, end-of-summer symposium for all UTD students who have completed summer projects. Our REU students will present research posters as the culmination of their year-long experience in our National Science Foundation program site. The event is free and open to the public. See here for more information.
Meet Michael Gute
Michael Gute is the new director of development and alumni relations in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Michael has over 7 years of development experience, including as executive director of the Ypsilanti Historical Society Museum and Archives and development officer for the Eastern Michigan University Foundation. He comes to UT Dallas most recently from his prior position as the assistant director of development at Wayne State University. Michael is a Certified Fundraising Executive and recently earned his MBA in Finance and Management from Wayne State University. For assistance in making a gift to the Center, please contact Michael at michael.gute@utdallas.edu or 972-883-3915.
Dr. Mandy Maguire Receives Teaching and Faculty Excellence Recognition
Center for Children and Families student workers and volunteers are taking the lead this summer in facilitating our Play With Me playful-learning program for children and parents. These veteran students are facilitating parenting discussions, modeling positive parent-child interactions, and leading engaging activities for parents and children. We are grateful for their leadership!
Recruiting Participants for Communities and Families Health Study
The Close Relationships and Health Lab, led by CCF faculty affiliate Dr. Heidi Kane, is looking for Hispanic/Latino parents/primary caregivers of at least one child who is 1-5 years old to participate in the Communities and Families Health Study. The purpose of this study is to increase understanding of the associations between individual, family, and community factors and health in Hispanic/Latino families. Earn up to $90 for participation. For more information, call 972-883-4452 or visit their website here.
From the Director
It has been a full, if very hot, summer and its crazy to think that the start of Fall semester is just around the corner. We are saying goodbye to our first group of students who've participated in the Center's NSF-REU Site: Culturally Responsive Research in Developmental Science. I hope the relationships formed among the students and with the REU faculty mentors and Center staff will continue and that many will stay involved with the Center in various ways. We are welcoming new staff in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences--Michael Gute--who will be directing the Center's fundraising efforts, and looking forward to welcoming our next cohort of REU students and new student volunteers to the Center in just over a month. Planning for Fall outreach programs in the community is well underway. We hope that you're able to enjoy some time away, and perhaps a break from the heat, and we look forward to connecting soon.
