Calendar Autumn Quarter, 2011

Meetings are on Fridays from 12:30-1:30 in Derby 3116 except where noted below.

Sept 30: Intro and Overview. Faculty and students will discuss their current research interests and needs.

Oct 7: NVivo Training. NVivo is a qualitative analysis software package. You can read a description here: http://www.qsrinternational.com/products_nvivo.aspx. NOTE: This session will take place from 12:30-2:30. You may bring a PC laptop that has NVIVO software if you would like hands-on experience.

Oct 14: Journal Club. We will discuss the article: Donvan-Kicken, E., Tollison, A., Goins, E.S. (2011). A grounded theory of control over communication among individuals with cancer. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 39, 310-330.

Oct 21: Two research talks (30 min each). Dr. Stacie Powers will present “What can’t be said: Using brain imaging to better understand communication apprehension.” Graduate student Stefanie Best will present "Different, not damaged: Studying autistic communication challenges from a dialectical perspective."

Oct 28: Dr. Janice Krieger will present “Family communication about cancer treatment decisions: An overview of the DECIDE Project.” NOTE: This session will take place from 12:00-1:00.

Nov 4: NCA Practice Talks. Please let Stacie know if you will need a slot.

Nov 11: Veteran’s Day Observed. No meeting.

Nov 18: NCA conference. No meeting.

Nov 25: Thanksgiving Break. No meeting.

Dec 2: Dr. Susan Kline will present "I know you can do it! Individual differences in esteem support messages" by Kline, S. L., Rooney, M., Jones, E., Fay, M., & O'Neill, B.