How does early-life adversity (or stimulation) influence later health and decision making?
Do people make different life choices in resource-rich or resource-poor environments?
Did humans evolve to seek security through their relationships and environment?
If such questions intrigue you, SAVE THE DATE for:
The University of Michigan's
Jaffe Symposium on Security and Scarcity
The University of Michigan's
Jaffe Symposium on Security and Scarcity
Oct 5-6 (Thu-Fri), 2017
There will be an opening reception and keynote lecture by
Dr. Nathan Fox on Thursday evening, Oct 5th, to be followed by a day of short,
exciting TED-style talks with ample discussion and networking time on Friday,
Oct 6th. More details on the schedule and location will follow shortly.
UM students wishing to present related research on this
topic in a poster session, please email jaffesymposium@umich.edu.
Faculty and students may also present related work during
the linked theme semester of the Decision Consortium this fall by emailing prestos@umich.edu.
Keynote for Thursday evening, Oct 5th:
Dr. Nathan Fox,
University of Maryland
Speakers for Friday, October 6th:
· Dr. Beth Archie, University of Notre Dame
· Dr. Chris
Fraley, University of Illinois
· Dr. Steven
Gangestad, University of New Mexico
· Dr. Sarah E.
Hill, Texas Christian University
· Dr. Katie
Hinde, Arizona State University
· Dr. Robin
Nelson, Santa Clara University
· Dr. Mike
Norton, Harvard Business School
This symposium is sponsored by a generous gift from Martin
D. Jaffe, M.D. and the Evolution and Human Adaptation Program (EHAP).
Stay tuned for more information!
Best Regards,
The Jaffe Symposium Committee (jaffesymposium@umich.edu)
Josh Ackermann
Jacinta Beehner
Thore Bergman
Daniel Kruger
Stephanie Preston
Brenda Volling
