Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel

SRCD invites you to join this upcoming webinar on Quantitative Critical Race Theory in developmental science. This webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 1:00–2:00 PM ET and will be held virtually. Register here: https://bit.ly/4cuIfEt #SRCD #SRCDWebinars

Sharing this important Action Alert from COSSA to tell Congress to stop the dismantling of the National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate! It is easy to click on the link below to contact your Congressperson and U.S. Senators. cossa.org/action-cente...

Join us for this important webinar!

Applications for the 2025 Victoria S. Levin Award (up to $25,000) are due January 9th, 2026 by 11:59 p.m EDT. View eligibility and submission requirements here: https://bit.ly/4aSfl0A

The call for submissions deadline has been updated to Dec. 11th, 2025! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Apply here: https://bit.ly/49pHk7a

SRCD is offering Small Grants of up to $7,500 for #research projects conducted by SRCD early #career members who completed their doctoral degree no earlier than January 1, 2021. The submission deadline is Jan. 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Apply at https://bit.ly/487Fjub.

We invite you to join us for the 2025 Diverse Majority Society Lecture Series (DLS) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nnR8BY Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Cost: No Cost

Applications for the 2026–2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship are coming soon! Join our webinar on November 18, 1–2 PM ET, to learn how to find placements, strengthen your application, and hear advice from SRCD staff and alumni. Register today! http://bit.ly/4h3d6J1

SRCD is now accepting submissions for its 8th annual Small Grants Program for Early Scholars. Grants of up to $7,500 are available on a competitive basis for research projects conducted by SRCD early career members. The submission deadline is January 19, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3JxBcg8

#SCOTUS decision today goes against the scientific evidence: family separation and the constant vigilance and threat of separation harms kids, families, and communities. SRCD stands by our Latinx communities. Read the evidence here: bit.ly/4mYVyQo

So happy to support this program and the next gen of dev science scholars!

Here is an opportunity to sign a letter in support of NIH scientists! www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...

VA Lt. Governor candidates are debating on May 22. Sponsored by the NOVA Democratic Black Caucus.

Looking forward to working with OUP!

On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. Find an event near you! www.mobilize.us/nokings/

It is NSF’s 75th anniversary next week. Scientists & the public are needed to speak out about draconian cuts. Here are free resources and a social media toolkit from the Coalition for National Science Funding www.cnsf.us/nsf-75

Some great news! www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/u...

Please call and visit your Congressional reps! www.science.org/content/arti...

Join VA Democracy Forward in our first fundraiser of the year for VA House delegate @kimadamsforva.bsky.social May 16 @ 5:30 PM in McLean, VA. Sign up today! bit.ly/4iPhBpJ

Don’t forget early voting for this important local election!

TONIGHT: Winsome Earle-Sears to Campaign with Kevin Roberts, Far-Right Architect of Project 2025; "Event signals Sears’ extreme agenda to roll back rights, kill Virginia jobs, and enact dangerous policies" - Democratic Party of Virginia bluevirginia.us/2025/05/toni...

Here is another opportunity for social scientists to share your stories about losing your funding! cossa.org/share-your-s...

Please share your stories! democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings

A new coalition to save NSF funding! www.savensf.com

The Spencer Foundation is offering rapid response bridge funding for those who lost NSF research grants. www.spencer.org/grant_types/...

Join us today at the Global Developmental Science Networking Event from 3:20–4:20 PM in Room 101H, 1st Floor of the Convention Center. Collaborate, share, and build bridges at #SRCD2025

Thought provoking panel on protecting youth in high police surveillance neighborhoods with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison here at #SRCD25

Found the Ribbon Wall yet? It’s just to the right when you enter the Exhibit Hall hallway! Add a pop of pride to your #SRCD2025 badge—whether it’s a caucus, role, or just for fun. Let’s ribbon up!

Honored to be selected as SRCD’s next executive director! www.srcd.org/news/srcd-se...

Sharing this link to support Rumeysa Ozturk’s legal team and living and health care expenses. chuffed.org/project/just...

www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. app.sosha.ai/s/PFPZ680o

Fantastic news for science! www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Congratulations to the new co-editors of Child Development, Drs. Shauna Cooper and Adam Winsler! bit.ly/4in9IZ3 #ChildDevelopment

Congratularions to all!

Voting is now open for Student and Early Career Council (SECC) Representatives to ten (10) SRCD Committees! Voting is open until March 4, 2025. To learn more about the candidates and vote, please visit: bit.ly/3ERTd8N

It’s a wrap! Wrapped up my volunteer service on the national board of directors for the American Camp Association. Honored to serve on the board and wish the ACA the best as they launch exciting new programs for children, youth, and families!

There’s still time to register for #SRCD25! Take advantage of the “regular rates” available until Thursday, March 13, 2025. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/SRCD25regist...

NIH has implemented a policy (bit.ly/NIHindirectCOSTS) which caps indirect costs on grants at 15%. The APA issued an alert (bit.ly/APAtellCONGRESS), urging Congress to take action! SRCD's Policy team is collaborating with its coalition partners to protect science funding.

New grant opportunity from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation www.linkedin.com/posts/rwjfou...

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Time to call your reps in Congress again! www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Our coalition partner COSSA's Advocacy Day #event is back March 24-25, 2025, in Washington D.C., and we need your help to show lawmakers why federal government support for social and behavioral science #research is so critical. Learn more and register at bit.ly/COSSAAdvocac...! @cossa.bsky.social

Elon Musk now has access to your Social Security number. The world’s richest man has gained access to the confidential personal information of every taxpayer in the United States.

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Excellent list of pro-Democracy news outlets docs.google.com/document/d/1...?

There are 96 days left until our 2025 Biennial Meeting. Congratulations to our accepted submitters, who should check their spam folders if they have yet to receive their decision notifications. Visit bit.ly/SRCD25registration to register for the #event and to reserve your hotel. #childdevelopment

Registration for our 2025 Biennial Meeting is now open! Visit bit.ly/SRCD25registration to register for SRCD's signature #event and reserve housing. Congratulations to everyone who submitted and was accepted to #SRCD25. We look forward to seeing you in Minneapolis in May!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jorge Cuartas is the recipient of the SRCD 2024 Victoria S. Levin Award for Early Career Success in Young Children’s Mental Health. Read more about this achievement at bit.ly/SRCDlevin2024. @jorgecuartas.bsky.social #career #children #mentalhealth