2nd Research Conference on Relational Aggression
Department of Psychology
University at Buffalo, SUNY
June 19th & 20th 2006
What: In 2004 a group of active relational aggression researchers formally met for the first time at the Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. The workshop focused on the study of relational aggression and in particular on using observational methods to record relationally aggressive behavior across development. The group decided to continue to meet every 2 years to discuss new trends and issues in the field. This year the main topic will be the development of intervention studies for relationally aggressive behaviors. Additional topics concerning recent developments in the field will also be discussed.
This is an informal conference where researchers are free to share new ideas in a supportive and collegial environment. In the past, each lab presented data and facilitated discussion concerning a particular set of problems that they wanted to have addressed by the group. A similar format will be followed this year. In addition, the conference will provide an opportunity for the informal exchange of ideas and networking opportunities for all attendees.
Who: This conference is open to any investigator conducting research on relational aggression. Advanced graduate students in psychology or child development who are conducting research on relational aggression or who have a strong interest in conducting research in this area are invited to attend. This conference is not suited for educators or practitioners who are not engaged in the research process. Confirmed Participants: Drs. Juan Casas (U of Nebraska-Omaha), Nicki Crick (U of Minnesota), Steve Leff (CHOP/UPENN), Greta Massetti (CCF/UB).
Where: The conference will take place in Park Hall on the North Campus of UB in Amherst, NY. The conference is co-sponsored by the Center for Children and Families and the Department of Psychology, University at Buffalo. Additional information concerning travel options, local hotels and attractions will be provided to all registered participants.
When: We will start each day at approximately 9:30am. We will conclude on June 19th (Monday) around 4pm and have a group dinner for interested participants. We will conclude on June 20th at approximately 2pm.
Registration: We ask that all participants complete the registration form and mail/email it so that we can have an accurate count of participants. Please send completed registration forms as an attachment to Kirstin Grös at kgros@buffalo.edu or mail to: Dr. Ostrov, 214 Park Hall, Department of Psychology, Buffalo, NY 14260-4110. At this time there is no fee for attendance.
Schedule: The presentation schedule is currently full and looks to be an exciting and engaging line-up. For the current schedule, please click here.
Housing: For a list of local hotels please look at our listing and suggestions please click here
Getting Around Buffalo: For a map of the area. Additional information regarding the Buffalo airport can be found at: buffaloairport . A map of the University and additional information regarding the school's layout (the conference will be in Park Hall, located in the lower center of UB's North campus map). Additional information regarding some local events and attractions.
Parking: For information on parking at and around UB please visit the University's parking website. If you let us know (kgros@buffalo.edu) by June 5th, we will be able to provide a limited number of guest parking passes. There is also a free visitor parking lot and shuttle (see parking link) that will drop you off in front of Park Hall (Psychology Department is on 2nd floor). Please do not park in clinic spots as they are frequently ticketed.
We look forward to seeing you in sunny Buffalo this summer!
last updated 5/1/05
