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NCFR Weekly Zippy News
Conference Special Edition
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
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• Download the App
• Preview Our Sessions
• What's New for 2025
• Meet the Editors of NCFR Journals
• Exhibits & University Receptions
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• Transgender Day of Remembrance
• Panel Sessions: Research to Action
• Community Voices from Baltimore
• Video of the Week
• >> New Job Opportunities <<
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Hi , this is a preview of NCFR's weekly e-newsletter. Subscribe to Zippy News and get the latest Family Science research, resources, and opportunities delivered fresh each week. |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference | Nov. 19-22, 2025 | Baltimore, Maryland
Top 5 Ways to Get Ready for NCFR 2025
Are you ready for NCFR 2025 in Baltimore next week? Let's gooooo!
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Register to attend! There is also still time to add the TCRM Workshop to your registration. Go to register, sign in, and click "Modify."
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Download the App, edit your profile, and
start building your schedule! Search Cvent Events in your device's app store. Once installed, search for "NCFR."
No mobile device? Find the same info on any web browser:
https://cvent.me/0MXr3q
(attendees will need to log in)
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Presenters: Upload your materials and find resources and instructions.
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First-time Attendees: Welcome! Get newcomer tips here.
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Learn More About Baltimore: Find travel info, hotel information, and fun things to do and outing ideas while in "Charm City."
Free conference Wi-Fi made possible by Human Development and Family Science at the University of Missouri |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Meet Our Featured Presenters
Join us for powerhouse voices, compelling topics, and meaningful connections.
You won't want to miss our exciting presenter lineup this year!
READ FULL ABSTRACTS
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| REGISTER FOR NCFR 2025 |
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Student rates, single-day rates, and group rates available. Member registration rates will be available for new or returning members once the following business day after they join or renew. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT NCFR 2025 |
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Special Conference Sessions
Translational Panels: Turning Research Into Action
Join us for a series of dynamic Translational Panel Sessions at the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference designed to spark collaboration and inspire action across the family field.
Explore how Family Science connects research, practice, policy, and public engagement through four dynamic panels that:
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Highlight ways to translate research into practical strategies supporting families.
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Share insights on using evidence to inform policy and advocacy.
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Offer guidance on translating your research into a scholarly publication.
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Showcase creative approaches for communicating research to the public.
DISCOVER OUR PANEL SESSIONS
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NCFR Affiliate Council Panel
Empowering Women and Families: Community Voices From Greater Baltimore
Thursday, Nov. 20, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by the NCFR Affiliate Councils Board in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Council on Family Relations, this session spotlights the voices of local organizations making a difference for women and families, including Sincerely, Divorced; Good Ground Coffee Company; and the Sandra R. Berman Center for Humanity, Tolerance, and Holocaust Education.
In addition to hearing powerful stories and practical insights from the people at the heart of these organizations, attendees will be invited to participate in the #RedSandProject, a global movement raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation. Learn more.
Don’t miss this chance to be informed, inspired, and engaged! Take part in a project that amplifies awareness and action. Together, we can uplift women and families and work toward stronger, safer communities. |
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New: Network & Connect at NCFR 2025
This year we've added more opportunities to network, take breaks, and have fun!
Collab Corner
Wednesday - Friday, 8: a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – Noon
A flexible space to connect, collaborate, and create. No sign-up required.
Wednesday Dine Arounds
Beginning 6:45 p.m., Meet at 3rd floor Registration
Grab a bite to eat, meet new people, and see a little of Baltimore. We have tables of 8 booked at three local restaurants.
Thursday Morning Affinity Fair
Thursday, Nov. 20, 8–9:15 a.m.
Join us for a light continental breakfast and build meaningful connections through NCFR’s many affinity groups.
Friday Night Party
Friday, Nov. 21, 7-9 p.m.
Join us for a little fun with a live DJ, dancing, and a cash bar.
Sponsored by the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland School of Public Health
LEARN MORE |
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Visit the Exhibits
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FOR NCFR MEMBERS & CLFEs |
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All NCFR Members Invited 2025 Virtual NCFR Annual Member Meeting
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 1–2:30 p.m. CT (Find in my timezone)
All NCFR members are invited to attend the annual member meeting virtually via Zoom the week prior to the NCFR Annual Conference, to hear updates on NCFR’s activities, ask questions, and recognize colleagues' accomplishments.
Included on the agenda will be a time for questions and comments on proposed bylaws revision and a breakout discussion on NCFR's Ends.
No signup or NCFR conference registration is needed to attend this free meeting.
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NCFR Publications NCFR Debuts New Publication: NCFR Nexus
Fall 2025 – Privilege
Introducing NCFR Nexus, a quarterly digital publication to serve serve NCFR’s transdisciplinary community of researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers. Access to Nexus is a benefit for NCFR members and Certified Family Life Educators (CFLEs), designed to encourage professional and transdisciplinary connection and dialogue.
The articles in this issue explore the concept of privilege, which is impacted by intersectional characteristics of one’s identity (e.g., race, gender, religion, sexuality, ability), as well as access to resources such as higher education or supportive family relationships.
READ FALL ISSUE
Join NCFR or renew your membership or become a CFLE to access articles |
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NCFR JOURNALS |
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NCFR Journals
Meet the Editors at NCFR 2025!
Translating Research Into Publication in NCFR Journals
Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 / 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. ET
Curious about how NCFR's 3 journals differ—and how to publish in each? This reimagined conference session features insights from each journal’s editor and a panel of Students and New Professionals who successfully translated their research into publication in these journals. Gain practical tips, learn how to align your manuscript with the right journal, and explore how to incorporate translational elements into your research.
Panelists: Pond Ezra, Ruiqi Feng, Mari Tarantino
Moderators/Editors: Katherine Allen (Journal of Family Theory & Review); Wendy Middlemiss (Family Relations); Spencer Olmstead (Journal of Marriage and Family); Douglas Teti (Family Relations)
DOWNLOAD THE APP & ADD TO YOUR AGENDA
Students and New Professionals Sessions sponsored by Adler University |
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Calls for Papers for FR & JFTR
Two NCFR journals have recently issued calls for papers for special topics. Consider submitting a manuscript!
Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR)
Call for Special Section: Community-Based Participatory Research to Understand Families and Family Contexts
Deadline for Letters of Intent: Dec. 30, 2025
READ THE FULL FR CALL
Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR)
Call for Special Issue: Theorizing Families and the State
Manuscript Submission Deadline: Jan. 15, 2026
READ THE FULL JFTR CALL
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Nov. 20
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), observed annually on Nov. 20, coincides with Thursday at the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference.
TDOR is an opportunity for individuals and communities to gather to remember transgender people, gender-diverse individuals, and people perceived to be transgender who have been murdered because of hate. Here is how you can participate at NCFR 2025:
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Attend the Remembrance Ceremony, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. in Grand Ballroom 4. A candlelight reading of names of those who have lost their lives in the last year because of hate.
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Visit the Wall of Remembrance (location TBA) to learn more about TDOR and take or leave notes of affirmation.
Trans flag pins will be available at the Ribbon Wall near registration. |
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University Receptions: The NCFR College Fair!
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 / 6—8 p.m.
All conference attendees are invited to learn about academic programs and meet faculty and students at this energy-filled annual event. Greet your fellow alumni. Show your school spirit! Food and prizes!
Thank you to this year's participants:
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Adler University, Couple + Family Therapy Program
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Auburn University - Human Development and Family Science
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Brigham Young University - School of Family Life
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California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
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Certified Family Life Educators & NCFR Academic Program Review
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East Carolina University - Human Development and Family Science
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Florida State University - Department of Human Development and Family Science
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Kansas State University - Human Development and Family Science
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Penn State - Department of Human Development & Family Studies
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Purdue University - Human Development & Family Science
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Texas A&M University – Department of Educational Psychology
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Texas Tech University - Human Development and Family Sciences
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Texas Woman's University - Human Development, Family Studies & Counseling
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The Ohio State University - Human Development and Family Science
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University of Delaware - Human Development and Family Sciences
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University of Florida – Family, Youth, and Community Sciences
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University of Maryland College Park, Department of Family Science, School of Public Health
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University of Minnesota – Department of Family Social Science
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University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies
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University of Nevada, Reno - Department of Human Development, Family Science and Counseling
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University of North Texas - Department of Educational Psychology, Human Development and Family Science Programs
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University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science
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Virginia Tech - Human Development and Family Science
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Video of the Week
Explore Charm City at NCFR 2025
The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is the headquarters for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference. All presentations, meetings, poster sessions, exhibits, and events will be held at this location.
The hotel is ideally situated in the walkable Harbor East neighborhood with views of both the harbor and city skyline and easily accessible to the Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, Fells Point, Little Italy, and other area points of interest.
NCFR has curated a Conference Guide for Fun and suggested Baltimore outings. There are also more than dozen dining options close to the hotel.
Looking for more? Check out this week's video giving you a visual taste of Charm City!
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NCFR JOBS CENTER |
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New Employment Opportunities
Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in
NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here. |
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director for the Center for Junction
Texas Tech University
The Office of Outreach and Engagement at Texas Teach University seeks a full-time, 12-month Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director for the Center for Junction beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in an online format. In addition, the position includes administrative responsibilities to oversee the Outdoor Learning Lab, professional staff at Junction, the Junction Conference Center, and all activities related to facilitating and maintaining outreach and engagement partnerships, including K-12 partnerships and STEM activities and programs.
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2025
SEE FULL DETAILS
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies (CYAF) seeks a full-time, tenure-track (9-month appointment) assistant professor with a focus in the areas of rural mental health and/or substance use to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will conduct innovative research and provide high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) Center, an NIH-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), to engage in cutting-edge research that builds on the strengths of the RDAR Center.
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Applications reviewed Dec. 8; open until filled
SEE FULL DETAILS
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Teaching Faculty I in Human Development and Family Science
Florida State University
The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University seeks a teaching faculty member. The successful candidate will teach a variety of HDFS courses for undergraduate and graduate students; work with faculty leaders and University partners to promote coherence across programs for pursuing common priorities based on Departmental priorities; and develop and refine alternative instructional methods as needed; expand the research agenda of centers and institutes in the Department, the College, and the University.
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Review of candidates begins Jan. 15, 2026; open until filled
SEE FULL DETAILS
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