Contrary to popular assumptions, migration flow between the United States and Mexico has reversed in recent years. Currently, the number of individuals returning to Mexico surpasses the number of individuals entering the United States. CRF Pre-dissertation Fellow Rodrigo Dominguez-Villegas will explore the socio-economic outcomes of these return migrant families in Mexico.
Ten to 20 percent of Americans age 65 or older experience mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a decline in their memory or other cognitive functioning that is not serious enough to significantly interfere with daily life. CRF Dissertation Fellow Genna Santorelli is investigating the link between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and higher rates of depression, anxiety, and irritability among seniors.
The research of economist Nancy Folbre (FRS '07-'08) and sociologist Michelle Budig (FRS '06-'07) is featured in The Atlantic story "In Germany, Parents Can Sue the Government for Failing to Provide Child Care." Folbre and Budig comment on the lack of public support provided to American working mothers as opposed to their European counterparts--in this case, Germany.
The Rudd Adoption Research Program is now accepting applications for the 2017 Summer Adoption Research Institute, to take place on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus from May 21 - 26. Graduate students and recent Ph.D.s with strong interest in a career involving adoption research are invited to apply.
The Rudd Adoption Research Program will offer a Summer Institute, planned for May 21 - 26, 2017 on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This summer institute is for graduate students and recent Ph.D.s who are planning careers in adoption research.
The Center for Research on Families is excited to announce the recipients of this year’s Fall Travel Awards. Every semester CRF provides funding for graduate students to present their family research at an academic conference. CRF’s award helps offset the costs of travel and allows students the opportunity to meet and present with other researchers in their field. Since we began to offer the award in 2010, CRF has helped dozens of students from a wide range of disciplines attend national and international academic conferences.
Three of CRF’s current and former Family Research Scholars were recently successful in their multimillion dollar federal grant applications. The scholars will embark on investigations which will address pressing national health concerns such as the link between breast cancer risk and household products, how African-American men cope with stress, and how technologies can help patients with chronic health conditions manage their fatigue and sleep.
