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Six Degrees of Separation: Using Social Network Research to Inform Public Health and National Security

Posted on: Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 12:00 CDT

News Advisory:

WHAT: The Coalition to Protect Research will host a Congressional Briefing on Six Degrees of Separation: Using Social Network Research to Inform Public Health and National Security

WHEN: Friday, June 10, 10 b 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Longworth House Office Building, Room 1539 (Refreshments will be served)

WHO: Speakers:

-- Brian Reed, fellow, Center for Research on Military Organization at the Department of Sociology, University of Maryland College Park; Topic: Formalizing the Informal: Social Network Analysis and Resistance Networks

-- Katherine Stovel, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, University of Washington; Topic: Romantic Networks of Adolescents: Results from the Add Health Study

-- Duncan Watts, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, Columbia University; Topic: Why Are Epidemics So Unpredictable?

-- Sally T. Hillsman, Ph.D., executive officer, American Sociological Association; Moderator

Social networks are based on patterns of interaction among individuals, organizations, groups, and even countries. Our own unique social networks can have profound effects on our physical and mental health and our personal safety. Scientists working with social network models have identified how infectious diseases like SARS and STDs are transmitted across communities of individuals. Similarly, researchers working with the military have employed social network analysis to identify and track terrorist networks as well as locate terrorist targets. Media are invited to hear from distinguished scientists who are applying social network analysis on critical issues ranging from high-risk adolescent behaviors to military intelligence.

NOTE: Positive RSVPs only by June 8 to COSSA via telephone (202- 842-3525) or email (alsharpe(At)cossa.org). The media is invited to attend this event. For further information and author bios contact Johanna Ebner at the American Sociological Association at 202-383- 9005 ext. 332 or ebner(At)asanet.org.

http://www.COSSA.org/CPR/cpr.html

Co-sponsors:

American Academy of Political and Social Science

American Psychological Association

American Sociological Association

Association of American Medical Colleges

Association of Population Centers

Consortium of Social Science Associations

Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research

Mautner Project, The National Lesbian Health Organization

Population Association of America

Society for Research in Child Development

The AIDS Institute

http://www.usnewswire.com

Source: U.S. Newswire

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