http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ THe Social Science Research Center en-us Copyright 2006-2007 Dallas Breen Thu, 2 Aug 2007 09:06:00 CST melinda.hamby@ssrc.msstate.edu dallas.breen@ssrc.msstate.edu http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/DGill_August07.html Prof. Duane Gill has been selected to receive the Jerry S. Dixon Award for Environmental Education from the Alaska Conservation Foundation. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/DGill_August07.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/mskidscount/ The Mississippi KIDS COUNT Homepage is now online and available for public viewing. Visit http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/mskidcount/ for the site. Also released is the 2007 MSKIDSCOUNT DataBook. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/mskidscount/ http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/CataniaVisit_July07.html The Social Science Research Center will host the 7th annual delegation of approximately 20 students and 4 faculty from the University of Catania, Italy, from October 3-18, 2007.This year's visit will mark approximately 155 students who have participated in this exchange program from the University of Catania. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/title/headlines/ssrclinks/CataniaVisit_July07.html http://www.philly.com/philly/health_and_science/20070722_Why_foreign_doctors_are_in_shorter_supply.html Dr. Lynne Cossman and Mr. Caleb Butts' research cited in one of several articles. This link provides the link to the Philadelphia Inquirer's article regarding physician shortage in the Delta. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.philly.com/philly/health_and_science/20070722_Why_foreign_doctors_are_in_shorter_supply.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/publications/ExecSumm_NSF_2007.pdf Dr. Duane Gill continues his work dealing with the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Follow the link for more information. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/publications/ExecSumm_NSF_2007.pdf http://forum2007.laepscor.org This conference is aimed at bringing together various leaders from across the region and the country to discuss the various dealings surrounding the Gulf Coast area, Post-Katrina Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://forum2007.laepscor.org http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/publications/juvenile.html Dr. Angela Robertson's new Juvenile Research section is now available. Please click the link for more information. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/publications/juvenile.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/mtaquino_july07.html Dr. Michael Taquino to visit Catania, Italy. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/mtaquino_july07.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/CroatiaVisit_July07.html The Social Science Research Center will house faculty and students from the University of Zagreb, Croatia for a two week period beginning October 8th. This marks the first visit by the Croation visitors as a large group, to the Social Science Research Center Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/CroatiaVisit_July07.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/LSchaefer_July07.html Ms. Lacey Shaefer was the proud recipient of the Marion T. Loftin Fellowship given to outstanding post-graduate students seeking their advanced degree in the social sciences. She will be located at the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/LSchaefer_July07.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/ARobertson_July07.html Dr. Angela Robertson has been appointed as the Research Director for the MASEP program at Mississippi State University Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/ARobertson_July07.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu Dr. Jeralynn S. Cossman has been elected as the President-elect of the Southern Demographic Association. She has served for 3 years as the editor of the SDA Newsletter and is making the move to President. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/ http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu Dr. Ragsdale joins the SSRC and Mississippi State University Faculty and Research Staff. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/faculty/researchfellows/kragsdale.html http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/TriesteItaly_July07.html More details to be found by clicking the link. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/headlines/ssrclinks/TriesteItaly_July07.html http://www.msstate.edu/web/media/detail.php?id=3556 Please follow the link to the MSU news website to find out more about the study. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.msstate.edu/web/media/detail.php?id=3556 http://www.msstate.edu/president/webcasts/ President Robert "Doc" FOglesong's periodic webcast. These are updated on a regular basis so please check back for updates. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.msstate.edu/president/webcasts/ http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/thisweekatMississippiState.htm This is the weekly newsletter provided by Mississippi State University. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/news/thisweekatMississippiState.htm http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu Please come back to find out more about the SSRC and Mississippi State University Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:45 CST ssrcgeneral http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu