Important Notices:
- Online registration is planned to open mid-October.
- Thursday workshops and special sessions require a separate registration fee.
- This page will be updated as additional information become available.
Research Methods Workshops
The Thursday plenary session and invited symposia are developed by the Vice President/Conference Chair. The Thursday morning workshop sessions are developed by the Vice President-elect. The SSWR Board of Directors and the Conference Committee provide input into developing all invited sessions.
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 8am-12pm, Pacific
RMW-1: Using AI for Social Work Research
Presenters: Jiaqi (Jackey) Gong, PhD, Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence; Hee Yun Lee, PhD, University of Alabama
Session Description: (in-progress)
RMW-2: Moderation, Mediation and Longitudinal Analysis
Presenters: Yoonsun Choi, PhD , The University of Chicago; Michael Park, PhD , Rutgers University
Session Description: This workshop will cover moderation, mediation, and longitudinal data analysis. Participants will gain a conceptual understanding of these analytic methods, supplemented by real-life analysis examples and program codes demonstrating moderation and mediation analyses with longitudinal data. Dr. Choi, PI of the Midwest Longitudinal Study of Asian American Families (MLSAAF), has been following Filipino American and Korean American families since 2014 (N=1,574 at baseline, currently collecting Wave 5). She will introduce the longitudinal design of her study and provide example research questions that are best addressed by moderation, mediation, and longitudinal analyses. Dr. Park, Co-Investigator of MLSAAF, has extensively used the data since Wave 1 and will provide analytic and program details to conduct analyses, using the published examples. The session aims to increase methodological rigor in social work research that can produce meaningful results for social work practice and policy. STATA will be used throughout the workshop.
RMW-3: Designing and Developing Culturally-Grounded, Community-Based Participatory Research: Challenges and Strengths
Presenter: Linda Sprague Martinez, PhD, University of Connecticut
Session Description: (in-progress)
RMW-4: Mixed Methodology
Presenters: Michelle Munson, PhD, New York University; Rohini Pahwa, PhD, New York University
Session Description: (in-progress)
Special Sessions on Research Priorities and Capacity Building
These training-oriented sessions target cutting-edge topics vital to contemporary social work research. Enroll early for these important opportunities to engage with national experts, funding institutions, and research colleagues.
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 8am-10am, Pacific
SSRPCB-1: All the things I never learned in graduate school: How not to bomb on your faculty job search
Presenters: Yoosun Park, PhD, University of Pennsylvania; Tamara Cadet, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Session Description: (in-progress)
SSRPCB-2: Beyond Publications: How to Build a Scholarly Enterprise and Productivity in Social Work
Presenters: Andrew Rundle, PhD , Columbia University; Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, Boston University
Session Description: (in-progress)
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:15am-12:15pm, Pacific
SSRPCB-3: Translating and Disseminating Knowledge to Policymakers
Presenter: Marylou Sudders, MSW, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Session Description: (in-progress)
SSRPCB-4: Research Leadership Institute
Presenters: David Pate, Jr., PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Hee Yun Lee, PhD, University of Alabama
Session Description: (in-progress)
SSRPCB-5: Unlocking the Secrets and Benefits of Winning a NIH Loan Repayment Program Award
Presenters: Camille Quinn, PhD, University of Michigan; Donte T. Boyd, PhD, The Ohio State University
Session Description: Are student loans hindering your path to financial independence? Do aspirations of debt freedom, an impressive FICO score, and home ownership appear unattainable? If this resonates with you, our workshop is tailor-made for you! Learn the most effective strategies to successfully navigate the application process for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Program (LRP). By securing these awards, you can achieve both your financial and academic aspirations. Join two current NIH LRP recipients for an insightful and timely workshop that marks a crucial step in managing your educational debts while progressing in your research career. This workshop is meticulously crafted for researchers, particularly early-career faculty, and postdoctoral fellows, providing essential tips, tools, and strategies to secure a competitive NIH Loan Repayment Award. We will draw from our personal experiences and engage interactively, offering up-to-date information that you can immediately apply to your efforts.
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