The MCUAAAR Methods and Measurement workgroup holds successful workshops. These workshops cover basic to advanced applications of structural equation modeling and issues in causal modeling of nonrandomized designs. MM workgroup workshops are aimed at providing less experienced investigators with opportunities to expand their knowledge and understand methodologies utilized in conducting research on racial/ethnic health disparities in elderly African Americans.
Pilot Investigator Grant Funding Opportunity:
The MCUAAAR 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. Proposals are sought to fund pilot projects that can serve as a foundation for larger NIH-funded projects.
For more information please download this flyer or:
contact the below:
The completed application must be received by April 4, 2011. Applicants will be notified by July 4, 2011. Proposals should be sent as a PDF attachment to an email.
MCUAAAR Summer Training Workshop (Wednesday, June 6th - Friday, 8th, 2012)
The 2012 Summer Training Workshop will be held between June 6 & June 8, 2012 at the University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research.
For more information, Please download our workshop flyer for 2012.
For additional information on this workshop, please contact Carol Talbott at ctalbott@waye.edu or Minti Henderson at minti@umich.edu.
Presentations
Thomas N. Templin, PhD, Wayne State University, Center for Health Research, MCUAAAR, presented the below presentations at the RCMAR GSA Pre-conference workshop entitled “Using, Adapting and Modifying Existing Measures for Studies of Diverse Population Groups” on November 18, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Note: three presentations)
Overview of Latent Variable Longitudinal SEM. 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.
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.,
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)
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
For more information contact: Donna MacDonald @ 313-664-2605 or donnamacdonald@wayne.edu
MCUAAAR is a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Wayne State University
