What's New at the NCFMR... The following updates may be viewed on the NCFMR website.  BGSU NCFMR Research Affiliate Kenneth Pargament Named Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence
Kenneth Pargament, BGSU psychology professor and NCFMR research affiliate, was recently named Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence. Dr. Pargament will spend his sabbatical year sharing his expertise in the psychology of religion at the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center in Houston.  Former NCFMR Graduate Research Fellow Receives Distinguished Dissertation Award Lauren Rinelli McClain, assistant professor at Savannah State University and former NCFMR graduate research fellow, was recently selected as one of the recipients of the Graduate College's Distinguished Dissertation Award for 2010-2011. While completing her PhD at BGSU, Rinelli McClain worked closely with advisor and mentor Dr. Susan Brown, NCFMR Co-Director. Look in this newsletter for Dr. Rinelli McClain's most recent working paper -- WP-11-3  Co-Director Wendy Manning Elected to Population Association of America (PAA) Nominations Committee
Wendy Manning, NCFMR Co-Director, was recently appointed to serve on the Nominations Committee of the PAA. Her one year term will commence January 1, 2012. The PAA is a non-profit, scientific, professional organization that promotes research on population issues. Congratulations Dr. Manning! 
Just Released Data Resources Original Data Original data sponsored and coordinated by the NCFMR. Due to formatting issues, we have recently updated the County-Level Marriage & Divorce Data, 2000, including the Excel spreadsheets, PDF files, and maps.  Family Profiles Original reports summarizing the latest statistics on U.S. families. Working Paper Series A collection of working papers written by faculty affiliates, researchers, and advanced graduate students. Family and Marriage Literature Reviews Bibliographies complementing NCFMR's research themes. NCFMR in the News NCFMR BGSU Research Affiliate Pargament Comments on 9/11 Religion and Spirituality Study The Jewish Daily Forward Co-Director Brown Finds Money is One Key Reason Elderly Couples Cohabit The Sacramento Bee Co-Director Brown Comments on the Changing Marital Composition The Fiscal Times Co-Directors Brown and Manning Win Article of the Year Award from ASA Sentinel-Tribune | 
