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Hello, section members and colleagues! We have one update and a request to share.

NCFR Annual Conference Invited Workshop

We are excited to announce that we are hosting an invited workshop at the 2020 NCFR Annual Conference: “Translating Your Work to a Broader Audience: A Workshop for Researchers Whose Work Is of Practical and Policy Significance.” This workshop is organized by the Family Policy Section and will be hosted by NCFR journal editors. This session is intended to help participants conceptualize and plan for eliciting the translational (policy and practice) significance of their work and disseminating their work to a larger audience. In addition to appraising the translational significance of their work, participants will (a) generate and refine a list of potential outlets for presenting and publishing studies; (b) craft discussion sections and related material that emphasizes the practical and policy significance of their work; (c) position translational studies for publication; and (d) consider dissemination strategies that assist in realizing translational promise and advancing author reputation. Participants are encouraged to bring one-page descriptions of one or two studies they have in progress or completed. We will share further details in the coming months for those who plan to attend and provide some parameters for what to prepare before the workshop. We are excited about this collaborative opportunity and hope you will consider attending!

Soliciting Idea for Mid- or Late-Career Awards

The Family Policy section has been considering the addition of one or more awards for mid- and/or late-career section members, specific to family policy research, policy work, or mentorship. Currently, all of the section’s awards are intended for students and new professionals, and we would like to engage our full membership and recognize other efforts of our more seasoned scholars. We would like to ask our section members for ideas before we proceed with planning. Please email Morgan Cooley at [email protected] by July 31, 2020 with ideas or suggestions. Thank you.