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Dalla to found first quarterly journal on human trafficking

Human Trafficking
UNL associate professor Rochelle Dalla visited Mumbai, India, in summer 2012 to interview women trafficked into prostitution. Dalla recently learned that she will become the founder of the Journal of Human Trafficking, the first quarterly academic journal devoted exclusively to the topic.

It’s everywhere – provided you know where to find it.

Years of research have taught CYFS faculty affiliate Rochelle Dalla that the lesson applies both to the shadowy practice of human trafficking and the scattered information surrounding it.

Dalla will aim to assemble research and foster discourse on the issue by founding the recently approved Journal of Human Trafficking, which she cited as the first of its kind. Full Article

Engen-Wedin recognized by Nebraska Department of Education

Nancy Engen-Wedin
Nancy Engen-Wedin

CYFS faculty affiliate Nancy Engen-Wedin has received the Friend of American Indian Education Award from the Nebraska Department of Education.

Engen-Wedin, coordinator of the Indigenous Roots Teacher Education Program (ROOTS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was honored at the NDE’s Native American Student Achievement Symposium in October. Full Article

Researchers author chapter on parenting chess prodigies

Researchers author chapter on parenting chess prodigiesLaser-like focus? Check. Keen memory? Check. Intrinsic motivation? Check.

Parental support? Checkmate.

The development of chess prodigies owes much to the parents who foster their innate talent, according to a book chapter recently co-authored by two CYFS researchers – one of whom can speak from personal experience. Full Article

Rudasill studying effects of temperament on early childhood achievement

Kathleen Moritz Rudasill
Kathleen Moritz Rudasill

Some preschoolers listen to the teacher as others tune her out. While some stay within the lines, others color outside them. Some play by themselves; others share toys. And though some sit still, others fidget endlessly.

Collectively, Kathleen Rudasill sees these routine activities as a window into the emerging personalities of young children – one that potentially offers new perspectives on helping those from difficult backgrounds reach their potential. Full Article

Faculty affiliate Swearer launches Empowerment Initiative

Susan M. Swearer, Ph.D.
Susan Swearer

UNL professor Susan Swearer, whose research on bullying has yielded collaborations with the White House and Lady Gaga, has launched a new initiative to support personal, social and cultural acceptance from childhood through adulthood.

Swearer’s Empowerment Initiative will facilitate translational research and outreach efforts designed to foster healthy communities, schools and families free from bullying and other negative behaviors. Full Article

Faculty affiliate McQuillan receives chancellor’s award

Julia McQuillan
Julia McQuillan

CYFS faculty affiliate Julia McQuillan received the Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women award during a March 12 ceremony at the Nebraska Union.

McQuillan, a professor and chair of sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was honored for her efforts to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at the university. Full Article