FCAP CONFERENCE
Psychometrics: Applications, Training and the Need for Expertise
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
June 26-27, 2008
Official Conference Announcement
Promoting psychometric skills is an imperative component of not only psychological research but social science at large. Recognizing the importance of psychometric training in meeting the increased demand of the experts in this area, the FCAP (Fordham Council on Applied Psychometrics) is holding its first conference with a focused theme on application and training in psychometrics. The conference is devoted to advancing the common understanding of psychometrics as a specialization within psychology and to promoting enriched training of graduate students and applied researchers in the field.
Specifically, the FCAP Conference will focus on defining psychometrics and its applications, the lack of adequate training, and the need for expertise. There will be a mixture of paper and poster sessions that aim to expose the many facets of psychometrics and its applications. The conference will be preceded by a day of technical workshops.
Paul W. Holland, Ph.D.
Frederic M. Lord Chair in Measurement and Statistics
Educational Testing Service, Retired
David Rindskopf, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology and Psychology
City University of New York
Charles Lewis, Ph.D.
Professor and Director of Psychometrics Program
Fordham University
Michael Edwards, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Quantitative Psychology
The Ohio State University
Proposals for papers or posters covering a mixture of psychometric applications and methods are welcome. Proposals for papers must be received by March 15, 2008 and proposals for posters must be received by April 1, 2008. Specific details of the submission process can be found here.
If you are interested in serving as a moderator or discussant please email fcap@fordham.edu with your area(s) of specialization.
The conference will take place on the beautiful Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University in Bronx, New York (click here for information). The campus is conveniently located next to the Fordham Metro North train station and 30 minutes away from the center of Manhattan and LaGuardia International Airport. Just a few minutes away are the famous Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden and Bronx’s Little Italy.
See the Conference Location and Travel Info page for helpful hints on where we are and how to get here.
Information on advance conference and workshop registration will be available in March 2008.
Undergraduate Statistics Information Session and Poster Competition
When: 25 June 2008, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus, Bronx, NY McGinley Center, Music Room
This pre-conference undergraduate event will introduce statistics and psychometrics to students who are interested in the field. During the event, guest speakers will highlight key topics relevant to graduate school and careers in psychometrics. Speakers are to be announced. Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP via the registration page by: 15 June 2008
NOTE: Conference registration is free for undergraduates.
Poster Competition
Undergraduates who have conducted research using statistical methods are welcome to submit abstracts for the poster competition. During the event, competitors will present their posters. A panel of judges will select a winner based on a set of criteria.
Please click here for guidelines to submit an abstract for the poster competition.
Applications for Poster Competition Deadline: 1 June 2008
Questions?
For any questions please email FCAP at fcap@fordham.edu.
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