Other Events

Event Name: SEAS' Attachment SRCD Pre-conference

Affiliation/Organization: Society For Emotion and Attachment Studies

Time of Event: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Event Location: Via Zoom

Registration Information: 

• Contact: Howard Steele (steeleh@newschool.edu)
• Registration Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seas-sponsored-srcd-attachment-preconference-2023-tickets-473520160547

Registration Rates: $5 – $20

Spaces Available: N/A

Event Description: This is a 100% online ZOOM event. The morning session (10:30 am -12:30pm) will begin with a talk on cultural critiques of Attachment Theory to be delivered by Everett Waters and Morris Eagle, with Kazuko Behrens, Marian Bakersman-Kranenburg, & Audrey-Ann Deneault serving as discussants. To be followed by an open discussion. There will be a 60- minute lunch break 12:30-1:30pm. 

The afternoon session (1:30pm - 3:30pm) will start with the 3 circa 18-minute prerecorded presentations from colleagues in UK, Sweden and Germany who are actively involved in research on understanding how well, or poorly, child welfare practitioners understand attachment theory and research. To be followed by an open discussion of all the day's presentations. 

The day will begin with a tribute to Mary Main (who died on 6th January 2023), and no doubt speakers, discussants, and those raising questions will make tribute to Mary's monumental contributions to our field. 

We will conclude with words of respect for the enduring legacy of Mary Main. 

Event Name: Emotions Pre-Conference 

Affiliation/Organization: Yale University

Time of Event: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155E/Via Zoom

Registration Information: 

• Contact: emotionprecon@gmail.com
• Registration Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-srcd-biennial-meeting-emotions-preconference-tickets-490491923547

Registration Rates: 

• Graduate students/Postdocs/equivalent: $37.50
• Faculty/Industry Professional/equivalent: $77.50
• Zoom only: $27.50

Spaces Available: 100 (in person)

Event Description: For our in-person attendees, lunch and beverages (i.e., coffee, tea, and water) are included. In-person participation will begin at 12:00PM Mountain Time in the Salt Palace Convention Center. We will begin with lunch so that those of you flying in Wednesday morning have some flexibility in getting to the Convention Center and don't have to worry about getting a meal after traveling!

Event Name: Penn State Reception 

Affiliation/Organization: Pennsylvania State University

Time of Event: 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155E  

Contact: Laureen O Teti (LOT1@PSU.edu)

Event Description: A reception for Penn State alumni, students, faculty and colleagues to gather and network. 

Event Name: New York Attachment Consortium - Attachment Research Reception 

Affiliation/Organization: New York Attachment Consortium 

Time of Event: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155B

Contact: Everett Waters (everett.waters@stonybrook.edu)

Event Description: We are continuing our 20-year tradition of providing an opportunity for those who work in the Bowlby-Ainsworth tradition of attachment study and training to renew friendships. The reception also provides an opportunity for young researchers to meet more senior colleagues in an informal setting. As in past years, presentation of the biennial Bowlby-Ainsworth Awards will be a highlight of the reception. Format will be informal. 

Event Name: University of Michigan Reception  

Affiliation/Organization: University of Michigan

Time of Event: 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155F  

Contact: Daniel Keating (keatingd@umich.edu) 

Event Description: A reception for University of Michigan alumni, students, faculty and colleagues to gather and network. 

Event Name: The Crane Center, Big Ten Early Learning Alliance, and ECRQ Talk with the Editors and Reception 

Affiliation/Organization: Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy

Time of Event: 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Talk with the Editors  
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Networking and Reception

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155B

Registration Information: Janelle Williamson (williamson.620@osu.edu)

Event Description: The Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy is pleased to host an evening of networking with Early Childhood Research Quarterly (ECRQ) and the newly formed Big Ten Early Learning Alliance. Join us early from 6:30-7:15 p.m. for a talk with the editors of ECRQ. Afterwards, enjoy an evening of refreshments and networking with representatives from Crane, ECRQ, and Big Ten early learning researchers.

We are grateful to our sponsors at Elsevier for supporting this event!

Event Name: Reception for Purdue University's Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) and Friends  

Affiliation/Organization: Purdue University, Human Development & Family Studies 

Time of Event: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155D

Contact: Penny Kelly (kelly28@purdue.edu)

Event Description: Join us to celebrate and socialize with our alumni, students (current and prospective), staff, faculty, and friends of HDFS who are attending SRCD.

Event Name: Building the CLASS Research Community: Connections and Conversations about 2nd Edition 

Affiliation/Organization: Teachstone 

Time of Event: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155C

Contact: Sarah Caverly (sarah.caverly@teachstone.com) 

Event Description: Researchers are invited to join Teachstone Leaders in Research and Policy to discuss use of CLASS as well as learn more about CLASS 2nd Edition.  CLASS 2nd Edition, released in 2022, represents an evolution of CLASS that highlights equity, inclusiveness and impact.  Join us to connect with fellow researchers who using CLASS while enjoying food and drinks for a meaningful networking experience.

Event Name: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reception 

Affiliation/Organization: University of Nebraska–Lincoln 

Time of Event: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155E

Contact: Sommer Fousek (sfousek2@unl.edu)

Event Description: Faculty, staff, students, alumni, colleagues and friends are invited to join us at SRCD for a UNL reception! 

Event Name: Minnesota Party 

Affiliation/Organization: University of Minnesota 

Time of Event: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Event Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 150G

Contact: Amy Simpson (simpson@umn.edu)

Event Description: Alumni, associates, and friends of the Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota are invited to reconnect at the Minnesota Party. The Minnesota Party is an opportunity for networking and socializing.