2008-2009 POLICY SEMINAR SERIES

The Population Reference Bureau is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 Policy Seminar Series schedule. These seminars feature experts presenting results from new research and interventions in the U.S. and other countries around the world. Covering a wide range of population, health and environmental issues, the PRB Policy Seminar Series promises to offer fresh perspectives and rich discussions.

Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held in PRB's Yudelman Conference Room, 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009.

Formal announcements will be e-mailed approximately three weeks before each event. To add an e-mail address to our electronic announcement list, see directions below.

Sept. 10, 2008, noon–1:30 p.m.: The Lucky Few: Between the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boom
Dr. Elwood Carlson, Charles B. Nam Professor in Sociology of Population Center for Demography and Population Health, Florida State University

Oct. 2, 2008, 1–4:30 p.m., at National Press Club (Limited Seating–RSVP required)
BGSU/PRB Seminar: Research and Practice Partnerships: Strengthening Marriages and Families
Speakers from Healthy Marriages and Healthy Relationships Initiative & Bowling Green State University:
Wendy Manning, Bowling Green State University
Carole VanderWal, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Speakers from Utah Healthy Marriage Initiative & Brigham Young University:
Allan Hawkins, Brigham Young University
Melanie Reese, Utah Commission on Marriage
Speaker from Alabama Healthy Marriage Initiative & Auburn University:
Francesca Adler-Baeder, Auburn University

Oct. 8, 2008, noon-1:30 p.m. (TBA)

Oct. 16, 2008, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., at Migration Policy Institute
Migration Policy Institute/Population Reference Bureau – Immigration: Data Users Seminar
Migration Policy Institute, 1400 16th St., NW, 3rd floor Conference Room, Washington, DC
Speakers:
Elizabeth Grieco, chief, Immigration Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau
Jeffrey Passel, senior research associate, Pew Hispanic Center
Audrey Singer, senior fellow, Brookings Institution
Mark Mather, associate vice president of Domestic Programs, Population Reference Bureau
Moderator:
Jeanne Batalova, Policy Analyst and Data Hub Manager, Migration Policy Institute

Nov. 12, 2008, noon–1:30 p.m.: Why Not Adjust the U.S. Census?
Dr. Kenneth Wachter, professor of demography and statistics, and Chair, Department of Demography, University of California, Berkeley

Dec. 10, 2008, noon–1:30 p.m.: The World Is Fat
Dr. Barry Popkin, director, UNC Interdisciplinary Obesity Program, and the Carla Steel Chamblee Distinguished Professor of Global Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Jan. 14, 2009, noon–1:30 p.m.: Immigrant Residential Segregation in U.S. Metropolitan Areas, 1990-2000
Dr. John Iceland, professor of sociology and demography, Department of Sociology & Crime, Law and Justice, Pennsylvania State University

Feb. 11, 2009, noon–1:30 p.m.: How to Promote Effective Implementation of Proven Practices for Children in Real World Clinical, Educational, and Community Settings
Dr. Sharon Landesman Ramey, director, Georgetown University Center on Health and Education, and Susan H. Mayer Professor of Child and Family Studies, Georgetown University

March 14, 2009, noon–1:30 p.m. (TBA)

April 8, 2009, noon–1:30 p.m. (TBA)

May 2009: Johns Hopkins/PRB Symposium on Policy and Health (Time and Speakers TBA)

The PRB policy seminar series is partially funded by a grant from National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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