Wayne State University

AIM HIGHER

Michigan Center for
Urban African American Aging Research

 

Methods & Measurement Core (MMC) Workshops

 

The MCUAAAR MMC holds successful workshops. These workshops cover basic to advanced applications of structural equation modeling and issues in causal modeling of nonrandomized designs. MMC workshops are aimed at providing less experienced investigators with opportunities to expand their knowledge and understanding of methodologie utilized in conducting research on racial/ethnic health disparities in elderly African Americans.

 

Pilot Investigator Grant Funding Opportunity:

The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research is one of six research centers on minority aging funded by the National Institute on Aging. This center is jointly housed at the University of Michigan (Program for Research on Black Americans) and Wayne State University (Institute of Gerontology).

One of the Center’s major goals is to identify and mentor investigators who are interested in conducting research on African American elders. Collaborative pilot projects that involve faculty from more than one department, school or institute are also encouraged to apply. For more information please contact Minti Henderson, UM  at (734) 615-3629 or email her at minti@isr.umich.edu. 

 

Upcoming Conference:

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) held their week-long Annual Summer Institute on Aging Research. One of the premier training summer institutes for new investigators in aging research, the program will be held July 11-17 in Queenstown, MD. There is support for travel and living expenses. Applications were due Friday, March 6, 2009.

Further information can be found at http://www.nia.nih.gov/NewsAndEvents/Calendar/summerinstitute2009.htm.
 

Past Workshops/Conference:

Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR)
Sponsored by University of Michigan and Wayne State University 

The MCUAAAR Summer Training Workshop on African American Aging Research was held on June 1-3, 2009 at Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology. It was an excellent hands-on workshop which was taught by leading researchers of issues specific to minority aging. Participants who attended previous year’s session at the U-M were encouraged to attend is workshop, as different material was covered. Check back for more information on the 2010 workshop. For additional information on this workshop, please contact Carol Talbott at ctalbott@wayne.edu.
 
Presentations

Overview of Latent Variable Longitudinal Slaten Variable EM. This workshop was facilitated by Thomas N. Templin, PhD, Wayne State University, Center for Health Research, MCUAAAR, Methodology Workshop, ISR. March 14, 2009.

Research on Change over Time: Conceptual Overview. This workshop was facilitated by Jacqui Smith PhD, Professor of Psychology and Research Professor, MCUAAAR, Methods Workshop, ISR.  March 14, 2009.

Writing and Publishing Articles in Peer Review Journals. The workshop was facilitated by Brian Perron PhD and Robert Joseph Taylor PhD, University of Michigan, Educational Conference Center School of Social Work. January 28, 2009.

The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR) hosted a the 2008
RCMAR’s (Regional Center of Minority Aging Research) Annual Investigators Meeting which was held at both the  the University of Michigan and at Wayne State University between Wednesday, May 7, and Friday, May 9, 2008.
(Note: two presentations) on May 8, 2008.

The Value and Use of Secondary Data. Amy M. Pienta, Ph.D., Associate Research Scientist & Acquisitions Director, ICPSR, University of Michigan. May 11, 2008.

National Data Sets and Secondary Analysis Workshop. Sponsored by The Michigan Center for Urban Aging African American Research and The Research Office of the School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Room 6050,
April 9, 2008, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
(Note: three files for this presentation)

Does Statin Treatment Lower the Risk of Dementia Incidence and Cognitive Impairment? If So, Why?, MN Haan Dr.P.H., M.P.H, Epidemiology Department, April 3, 2008.

Structural Equation Models for Longitudinal Analysis of Health Disparities Data. Thomas N. Templin, PhD, Center for Health Research, Wayne State University. MCUAAAR Workshop, April 11th, 2007.

Effects of Homocysteine (HCY) on Cardiovascular Mortality: Does place of birth modify the effects of HCY on mortality? Vivian Colón-López, MPH, Mary N. Haan, MPH, DrPH,, University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Epidemiology, MCUAAAR Workshop, February 14, 2007.
 
What can biomarkers tell us about racial and ethnic disparities in aging and health? M.N. Haan and Vivian Colon-Lopez, Doctoral candidate, University of Michigan, Epidemiology, MCUAAAR Workshop, February 14, 2007.

Biomarkers in Population-Based Research of Social Factors in the Elderly. Workshop held by Mary N. Haan Dr.P.H., M.P.H. and Allison Aiello Ph.D., M.S., University of Michigan Epidemiology on April 12, 2006.

CFA approaches to Analysis of Multitrait-Multimethod: Persisting Issues and Recent Advances in the Linear Additive Models. Workshop (2 hrs) held by Thomas N. Templin, PhD. WSU, Institute of Gerontology, March 8, 2006.

Means Modeling in SEM with Emphasis on Measurement Invariance. Workshop (2 hrs) held by Thomas N. Templin, PhD. UM-ISR 6006, May 10, 2005.

A final report on "Reporting on the Health Challenges of Black Seniors," a one-day program for journalists organized in cooperation with the Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR). The program, funded by RCMAR from a grant from the National Institute on Aging, was held in Detroit, Michigan on September 7, 2005. The program brought professors from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University together with journalists to discuss disparities in health and health care for black Americans.

Causal Inference in Non-Randomized Designs: Methodological Challenges for Aging Disparities Research.  Workshop (2 hrs) by Louis A. Penner, Ph.D. WSU, Institute of Gerontology, April 13, 2005.

The Satorra & Saris Approach To Power Analysis In Structural Equation Modeling. Workshop (2 hrs) by Thomas N. Templin, PhD. Institute for Social Research (ISR), University of Michigan, March 9, 2005.

Epidemiology of Dementia, Ethnicity and Culture, MN Haan Professor Epidemiology, University of Michigan, December 7, 2004.

The Emerging Consensus on How to Think About Race/Ethnicity in Aging Disparities Research: Methodological Implications. Templin, T., Antonucci, T., & Haan, M. (2004, November). Presented at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America on November 19th to 23rd, 2004, in Washington, DC.

Health Disparities Research: When and How to Adjust for Initial Group Differences. Workshop (3 hrs) held by Thomas N. Templin, PhD. University of Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR). March 9, 2004.

Statistical Adjustment and Effect Modification in Nonrandomized Designs. Workshop (4 hrs) presented to MCUAAAR pilot investigators (with Mary Haan Dr.P.H., M.P.H.). University of Michigan School of Public Health. Oct 31, 2003.

Structural Equation Modeling of Longitudinal Aging and Health Disparities Data. Workshop presented to RCMAR-MCUAAAR participants (6 hr) held by Thomas N. Templin, PhD. Wayne State University College of Nursing. August 8, 2003.
(Note: two files for this presentation)
Latent Curve Analysis of Longitudinal Study of Aging  &  General Linear Mixed Model as SEM

Workshop on Advanced Methods in Comparative Factor Analysis. Sponsored by Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research. Wayne State University, College of Nursing held by Thomas N. Templin, PhD., June 5, 2002.

Hands-on workshop for MCUAAAR participants and pilot investigators on “Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS Part I: Basic Modeling and Measurement Applications”. Held at Wayne State University, Advanced Computing Lab Science and Engineering Library by Thomas N. Templin, PhD, November 30, 2001, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.


Workshop on Exploratory Factor Analysis: Methodological Introduction and Relations to Causal Modeling. Michigan Center for Urban African-American Aging Research. Wayne State University College of Nursing held by Thomas N. Templin, PhD., June 9, 2001.
(Note: two files for this presentation)
 EFA-main slides   &   EFA Review of Lit

 

 

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For more information contact: Karen L. Daniels @ 313-871-0735 or kldaniels@wayne.edu 


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