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Kari Williams @kcww.bsky.social · Aug 7

Day two of the Data-Intensive Research Conference is officially underway (thanks @hpostel.bsky.social for kicking us off)! @ipums.bsky.social @umnlifecourse.bsky.social

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Aug 7

Day 2 of the Data-Intensive Research Conference is full of so many great talks. So invigorating to be surrounded by so many smart and passionate people! @ipums.bsky.social

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IPUMS @ipums.bsky.social · Aug 6

Wonderful lunch and keynote today at the Data-Intensive Research Conference @umnlifecourse.bsky.social

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IPUMS @ipums.bsky.social · Aug 6

Off to a great start here at the Data-Intensive Research Conference! @umnlifecourse.bsky.social

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dldmagnuson.bsky.social @dldmagnuson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Today is going to be an IPUMStastic day 💙 @ipums.bsky.social @umnlifecourse.bsky.social

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Aug 4

So excited to be kicking off day 1 of our Data-Intensive Research Pre-Conference Workshop! @ipums.bsky.social

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Jun 13

Have you registered for the Data-Intensive Research Conference yet? You should! Come join us August 6-7 as we gather around the theme "Understanding Health and Population Dynamics through Big Microdata". Oh - and did we mention registration was free? Learn more: lcc.umn.edu/DIRC

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Alt: A flock of pink flamingos walking together in a group with heads swiveling around. Obviously they are all hurrying off together to register for the Data-Intensive Research Conference!

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Jun 13

LCC Member Tetyana Shippee and interviewed 42 nursing-home discharge planners in the context of a statewide policy to promote nursing-home to community discharge among long-stay residents. Check it out: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Mar 20

"While he’s based at the U’s flagship Twin Cities campus, Gaugler is a strong believer in outreach. The mileage he’s racking up on drives across the state is proof of his commitment to help Minnesotans understand and manage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease." www.startribune.com/professor-ai...

Burcum: Professor aims for 87 counties with dementia ‘roadshow’

Joe Gaugler takes outreach seriously and is commendably hitting the road with information and resources.

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Mar 17

New study shows high school quality and resources impact long term cognitive health. "These inequalities create ripple effects that influence cognitive health decades later," says co-author John Robert Warren. Read more: lcc.umn.edu/news-events/...

How Does Education Affect Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risk? It’s About More Than Degree Attainment | LIFE COURSE CENTER, AN NIA CENTER ON THE DEMOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS OF AGING

Education has long been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, but a new study reveals that this protection extends far beyond diplomas and degrees. Co-led by resea...

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Mar 11

Don't wait! The deadline to apply for our undergraduate and graduate, paid summer fellowship is March 16th! Please share this wonderful opportunity: isrdi.umn.edu/diversity-fe...

ISRDI Diversity Fellowship Summer 2025. Be a part of something BIG.

Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Feb 27

We are seeking undergrad & grad students to be part of our paid fellowship program this summer! We have a great line up of data and research projects to work on and a program designed to give you practical skills as you advance in your career. Apply by March 16th! isrdi.umn.edu/diversity-fe...

Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation - Diversity Fellowship Summer 2025 - Be a part of something BIG.

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Feb 6

Abstract submission for #GSA2025 is now open! 🎉 It'll be in Boston Nov. 12 - 15th. Get your abstracts in at www.gsa2025.org

GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting: Welcome

Join the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting—the ultimate gathering for cutting-edge research, transformative innovations, and world-class experts in the field of aging. Discover groundbreaking science...

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Jan 30

Jan. 31st is the last day to submit an abstract for the Data-Intensive Research Conference with @ipums.bsky.social. This year's theme is "Understanding Population Health Dynamics through Big Microdata." Find all the details and submit at lcc.umn.edu/DIRC-proposals

Call for Proposals | LIFE COURSE CENTER, AN NIA CENTER ON THE DEMOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS OF AGING

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Jan 27

We hope you'll join us! lcc.umn.edu/DIRC

IPUMS @ipums.bsky.social · Jan 27

Interested in using big microdata to understand health and pop dynamics? We are now accepting abstracts for the Data-Intensive Research Conference with @umnlifecourse.bsky.social. Abstract submission & workshop apps now open! Find it at: lcc.umn.edu/DIRC

Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Sep 23

Have you been tuning into our MN #Demography & #Aging seminar series? If not - today's a great one to start joining! Peter Christen & Chris Dibben from Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR) will be presenting about SHiPP at 12:15 PM CT. Join us: lcc.umn.edu/news-events/...

Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Sep 20

We are so excited for this new center funded by National Institute on Aging (NIA) lead by LCC Member Joseph Gaugler at University of Minnesota School of Public Health! www.sph.umn.edu/news/school-...

School of Public Health launches new center to test and implement dementia care - School of Public Health - University of Minnesota

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Apr 19

Another full day for LCC folks at #PAA2024! See what's happening - and enjoy! z.umn.edu/PAA2024

PAA 2024 Daily Schedule - ISRDI

PAA 2024 Name(s),Presentation/Poster Name,Session Title,Time Presenting,Location,MPC/LCC Thursday, April 18 R. Nawrotzki, University of Minnesota,<a href="https://submissions.mirasmart.com/PAA2024/It...

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Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Apr 18

It's #PAA2024 time! We've got a lot going on - see what the LCC contingent is up to: z.umn.edu/PAA2024

Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Apr 8

Join us for "The All-or-Nothing Marriage? Marital Functioning from 1980 to 2023 in the United States" with speaker @ClaireKampDush today (4/8) at 12:15 PM CT. Find the link and more details at pop.umn.edu/events/semin....

Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Mar 8

Join us on March 11th for "Early Life Conditions and Old Age Mortality: Extending Barker" with guest speaker Jason Fletcher from the University of Wisconsin. Get the zoom link and see the full seminar schedule on our website: lcc.umn.edu/news-events/...

Life Course Center @umnlifecourse.bsky.social · Mar 8

The loss of younger, qualified health care workers is a problem that snowballs. Read more about the growing health care workforce crisis with input from LCC member Janette Dill here: tcbmag.com/the-growing-...

The Growing Health Care Workforce Crisis | Twin Cities Business

The health care industry looks to the future, struggling to find solutions to burnout and worker shortages.

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