SRCD sponsors and co-sponsors a number of policy-related meetings and briefings throughout the year through its Office for Policy and Communications. The links below provide access to materials from recent events bridging research and policy on child development.
July 12, 2012
Celebrating 50 Years of Research Progress at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: A Congressional Reception and Science Exhibition
SRCD participated in this Capitol Hill event, which featured a poster exhibit by SRCD member Connie Kasari, in addition to poster exhibits from 14 other NICHD-funded scientists. Dr. Kasari’s research focuses on enhancing communication skills in young children with autism. The event was attended by a number of lawmakers and their staff.
May 15, 2012
The 18th Annual Coalition for National Science Funding Exhibition and Reception
SRCD co-sponsored this Capitol Hill event, which featured a poster exhibit by SRCD member Sandra Simpkins, in addition to poster exhibits from more than 30 other National Science Foundation-funded scientists. The event was attended by a number of lawmakers and their staff.
March 26, 2012
Research on Early Childhood Development in Low-Income Countries
This half-day meeting brought together participants from diverse settings—including universities, research organizations, foundations, development organizations, U.S. agencies, and multilateral agencies—to discuss important recent developments and needed next steps in research on early childhood development in low-income countries.
September 22, 2011
Raising Healthy Children: Recent Evidence from Developmental Science
This SRCD-sponsored Congressional briefing featured presentations on research published in a special issue of the journal Child Development on “Raising Healthy Children.” The briefing included several U.S. Senators and Representatives as Honorary Co-Chairs and featured presentations from several distinguished SRCD members.