Linda Tropp (FRS 2009-10) Works with International Team to Determine Effective Means of Promoting Social Change

Linda Tropp (FRS 2009-10), professor of Social Psychology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, worked alongside a team of 23 international researchers to examine what it takes for people to commit to taking action to promote social equality.

Alicia Timme-Laragy (FRS 2019-20) Presents to Task Force on the Presence of PFAS in Community Water Systems Statewide

An expert on developmental toxicology, Dr. Alicia Timme-Laragy has been working with state legislators on the potential health risks posed by PFAS chemicals through her work as a UMass Public Engagement Faculty Fellow through the Public Engagement Project (PEP) a program on campus with strong ties to CRF.

Sarah Goff received a $3 million grant to Study the Impact of ACOs on Asthma Care for Children

Dr. Sarah Goff (FRS 2019-20), associate professor of Health Promotion and Policy, has received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the impact of accountable care organizations (ACOs) on asthma care for children insured by Medicaid.

CRF Announces New Director

The Center for Research on Families is excited to welcome its new Director, Dr. Lorraine Cordeiro, Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. She began her appointment on June 1, 2021.

CRF Graduate Students Receive Award

CRF is pleased to announce two former members of the Graduate Student Grant Writing Program and current student awardees, Mélise Edwards, & Jasmine Dixon were chosen by faculty on the Departmental PBS Diversity Committee as the recipients of this year’s Wendy Helmer Graduate Student Award, based on peer nominations.

Introducing the 2021 Student Award Recipients

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Introducing the 2021-22 Graduate Grant Writing Program Cohort

The Center for Research on Families is pleased to announce the 2021-22 cohort of the Graduate Student Grant Writing Program. The students were selected to join this highly competitive program based on their promising work in family research. Dr. Rebecca Spencer, professor of psychological and brain sciences, will lead the 9-month program which supports students through the development of NIH, NSF, Ford Foundation, and similar pre-doctoral fellowship proposals.

Introducing our 2021-2022 Family Research Scholars

The eighteenth cohort of the Family Research Scholars was selected based on their promising work in family-related research.

Joya Misra (FRS 2004-05 & 2013-14) cited in two articles, including The Conversation

Joya Misra (FRS 2004-05, 2013-14) was asked how the new $1.9 trillion relief package will affect average American families. Learn more about her research and how it might benefit you too from her two features, The Conversation and AlterNet.

Paula Pietromonaco (FRS 2003-04 & 2015-16) cited in WIRED Article

Research from Paula Pietromonaco (FRS 2003-04, 2015-16) recently featured on WIRED.com reveals how events like financial hardship and job loss can contribute to hostility between couples. Read more about her research here.

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Linda Tropp (FRS 2009-10) Works with International Team to Determine Effective Means of Promoting Social Change

Alicia Timme-Laragy (FRS 2019-20) Presents to Task Force on the Presence of PFAS in Community Water Systems Statewide

Sarah Goff received a $3 million grant to Study the Impact of ACOs on Asthma Care for Children

CRF Announces New Director

CRF Graduate Students Receive Award

Introducing the 2021 Student Award Recipients

Introducing the 2021-22 Graduate Grant Writing Program Cohort

Introducing our 2021-2022 Family Research Scholars

Joya Misra (FRS 2004-05 & 2013-14) cited in two articles, including The Conversation

Paula Pietromonaco (FRS 2003-04 & 2015-16) cited in WIRED Article

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