DS Workshop: Dr. Diana Leyva (U of Pittsburgh)

Context, Cognition, and Change: How Strengths-Based Approaches Can Address Inequality

Abstract: This workshop aims to highlight developmental science work addressing children’s healthy developmental outcomes in unequal contexts through strengths-based perspectives, as well as engage researchers and practitioners in connecting the topic to their own work, leading to a greater understanding of how children experience inequality.

This is an opportunity for doctoral students in programs associated with the Graduate Field Committee in Developmental Science (GFCDS) at the University of Maryland to submit proposals for organizing a one-day workshop on a topic in developmental science with a faculty sponsor. Funding will be awarded in order to offset the cost of the workshop. The funds are to be used for a one-day workshop on topics related to developmental science, including theoretical and conceptual issues, and/or methodology. University of Maryland faculty members and other local presenters can be invited as speakers or participants. The evaluation criteria include the fit of the topic within the field of developmental science, feasibility of the workshop, organizational details, and breadth of interest to the community at the University of Maryland. Matching funds from the department and/or co-sponsorship is highly recommended. Typically, 3 – 4 grad students co-organize it with the faculty sponsor.

Bio: http://psychology.pitt.edu/people/diana-leyva-phd is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Research Scientist at Language Research and Development Center at University of Pittsburgh.