National Center for Marriage Research

Graduate Research Assistantships and
Fellowships Awarded

Graduate Research Assistantships -- Academic Year 2009-2010

Sayaka Kawamura, Sociology and Krista Westrick-Payne, Sociology, will work with NCFMR throughout the academic year, assisting with the related features of Data Connection, overseeing the undergraduate students, and helping with research activities and events.

Graduate Research Fellowships -- Academic Year 2009-2010

The following graduate research assistants will pursue guided research on a topic consistent with NCFMR research themes, working closely with a senior BGSU faculty member as a mentor. They will also participate in NCFMR activities.

Christine Flanigan, Sociology
“Relationship Qualities and Nonmarital Births among Teens and Young Adults.”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wendy Manning

Kristy Krivickas, Sociology
“Re-examining Masculinity among Fathers: The Influence of Masculinity on Relationship Transitions.”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Sanchez

Disclaimer: This project was supported with a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, grant number 1 U01 AE000001-01. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and should not be construed as representing the opinions or policy of any agency of the Federal government.