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Closeness with dads may play special role in how kids weather adolescence

Aug 3, 2021

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Survey Research Center names Miranda Kaye as new director

Jul 30, 2021

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Professor shares tips on managing stress and building resilience

Jul 29, 2021

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How behaviors can inform COVID-19 health campaigns

Jul 28, 2021

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Crom set to retire

Jul 28, 2021

SSRI Events

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August
31
PRI Fall 2021 Welcome Event
to 01:00 pm
September
02
Child Maltreatment Solutions Network Conference
to
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, Virtual
September
09
AI for Good Expo 2021
to 07:15 pm
HUB-Robeson Center - Heritage Hall
September
14
PRI Brown Bag Lecture Series - Dr. Jennie E. Brand
to 01:00 pm
September
16
Child Study Center Bloom Lecture
to 05:00 pm
TBD