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David Sleet, Ph.D., associate director for science in the Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, and ICEHS member, was awarded the Mayhew Derryberry Award from the Public Health Education and Health Promotion Section of the American Public Health Association, during the association's conference in Chicago in November. This award was named in honor of Dr. Derryberry, who established the first Division of Health Education in the U.S. Public Health Service during the 1950s. This award is given to persons who have made an outstanding contribution to health education and behavioral science research or theory, and has only been awarded to 13 individuals since its inception 18 years ago. Dr. Sleet is the first injury researcher to receive this prestigious award.

Throughout his career as a university professor and faculty member of San Diego State University, a behavioral scientist, a research psychologist, and as a visiting fellow in Australia, Finland and Belgium, Dr.Sleet has worked to integrate behavioral science into public health research and prevention practice. He has published seminal research in this area, given lectures around the world to educate injury professionals about the benefits of an integrated approach, developed funding mechanisms for researchers and students working on injury projects related to behavioral science, and collaborated with organizations to foster relationships between health education and injury prevention professionals. In the past year, Dr. Sleet has coordinated development of a Web site on unintentional injury prevention and health education, developed a fellowship program for students using behavioral science to study injury prevention, and convened the International Working Group on Behavioral Science and Unintentional Injury Prevention at CDC. In her introductory remarks, Andrea Gielen, Ph.D., said about Sleet, "his work is notable for having helped to shift the debate toward more widespread appreciation for an integrated approach [to injury prevention] that embraces and utilizes a health promotion framework."

CDC and ICEHS congratulate Dr. Sleet on this prestigious award. For more information about behavioral science and unintentional injury prevention, refer to the Society of Public Health Education Web site recently developed, "Unintentional Injury: A Resource for Health Education and Health Promotion," at <http://www.sophe.org/>

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Nominations to serve on boards and committees of APHA are due May 12 this year. If we want to have an impact on the Association, we need to volunteer to serve. Not only does this show our willingness to participate in Association-wide activities, it gives us a place at the table to promote injury control and emergency health services issues! I would particularly like to encourage members of minority groups to nominate themselves. APHA places a high priority on Affirmative Action for board and committee membership. Please let me know if you would like ICEHS to nominate you for a position on any of the following boards or committees:

AJPH Editorial Board
Education Board
Science Board
Publications Board
Constitution and Bylaws
Equal Health Opportunity
Women's Rights
Program Planning Committee
Committee on Affiliates
The Nation's Health Advisory Committee
Awards Committee
Martha May Elliot Award Committee
Laboratory Standards and Practices
International Human Rights

Please call (ph. 770-488-3215) or email me if you want further details. I have descriptions of all the committees.

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Thank you to all the people who responded to the call for reviewers for AJPH. A list has been forwarded to the editor for inclusion in their reviewer database.- Lisa C. Barrios, Section Chair <LIC8@cdc.gov>

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Members are reminded to submit copy for the Electronic Newsletter directly to the editor, Steve Marshall, at SMarshall@unc.edu (or fax it to 919-96-0466). In particular, we ask that you DO NOT send copy to Judith Shaw, the manager of the electronic distribution list, since this creates extra work for her.

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*GENERAL NEWS:

SUMMER SEMINAR ON "COMMUNITY APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL SAFETY WITH YOUTH", JUNE 4-7 2000, NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN

This is a unique multi-day training with a primary focus on reducing the risk of injury to children in agricultural settings. The "Community Approach to Agricultural Safety with Youth" seminar is an exciting opportunity to network with colleagues and learn first hand strategies to protect children in agricultural environments. Classroom training in injury prevention, agricultural health and safety, child development, needs assessment, and consulting will be enhanced with the opportunity for teams to consult with a community-based organization. A final presentation will be made to faculty, students, and community representatives of the organization on the team's program assessment.

The intended audience is any person who works on the community, state, or national level to protect children in agricultural environments. Tuition is $200, due before May 19, 2000, which includes some meals and all seminar materials. Discounts are available for multiple persons from the same organization. This seminar is supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and Marshfield Clinic.

All seminar information, including registration, is on their website at <http://research.marshfieldclinic.org/children/> or, for more information, telephone 1- (888) 924-7233.

- Steve Schaefer <schaefes@mmrf.mfldclin.edu>

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*GENERAL NEWS: THE 9TH ANNUAL JOHNS HOPKINS COURSE ON PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF INJURY PREVENTION TO BE HELD JUNE 4-9, 2000, IN BALTIMORE, MD

This one-week intensive course is for professionals new to the field of injury prevention and those who seek to broaden or advance their basic skills and knowledge. Many of the nation's leading experts in injury control from Johns Hopkins and from other institutions conduct the lectures and discussions. Small group exercises are held daily which enable participants to apply what they've learned in lecture and integrate this with previous experience. The week culminates with student presentations of their small group projects. For more information about the course, or about continuing education or academic credits, contact:

Susanne Ogaitis <sogaitis@jhsph.edu>, Ph: (410) 955-2636 Fax: (410) 614-2797

Or see their Web site: http://www.jhsph.edu/Research/Centers/CIRP/ci03006.htm.- Susanne Ogaitis, Education and Training Committee <sogaitis@jhsph.edu>

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The Department of Maternal and Child Health in the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) invites applications for a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position. Applicants should possess a doctorate, or equivalent, and should have interests and experience in injury epidemiology, surveillance, and program evaluation. This position will be supported by UNC Injury Prevention Research Center (UNC IPRC), the Injury and the Violence Prevention Unit of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (NC DHHS), and the Department of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) at UNC.

Some responsibilities of this position include: working with the NC DHHS, UNC IPRC, and MCH to conduct analysis of the state’s injury databases for purposes of developing research, providing data for program planning and evaluation, and epidemiologic surveillance; providing leadership to develop a comprehensive approach to injury surveillance in North Carolina; and assisting with selected instructional and technical assistance activities related to injury epidemiology, program planning, and evaluation.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2000. Applications (including a cover letter, complete resume, and at least 3 references) should be sent to: Sandra L. Martin, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Maternal and Child Health, CB#7400, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. UNC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

- Carol Runyan <crunyan@sph.unc.edu>

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Full-time health educator needed to staff the Johns Hopkins Children's Safety Center, an innovative injury prevention resource center within the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Responsibilities include direct patient education, educational and promotional materials development, car safety seat assessment and installation, proposal and report writing, and liaison to hospital staff, supply vendors, and potential donors. The position will be responsible for all administrative tasks related to the resource center, including inventorying and purchasing supplies, developing accounting procedures, and tracking patient use of the center.

Effective candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in health education plus experience working with low-income families, or a masters degree. Experience in injury prevention and child passenger safety is a plus.

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR INJURY CONTROL, ROLLINS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University in Atlanta invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director for its Center for Injury Control. The Center for Injury Control is a multi-disciplinary university-wide Center focused on the prevention and control of injuries. Jointly supported by the Rollins School of Public Health and the Emory School of Medicine, the Center combines the strategies of prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation to reduce the health and economic impact of injury on individuals and on society. Atlanta offers a rich environment for research with multiple collaborative opportunities including Emory graduate programs, The Carter Center, local and state government, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Candidates for Associate Director should have a significant record of research productivity and grant funding, teaching ability, and administrative experience. The successful candidate will spend approximately 30% of time on administration with the majority of effort directed towards building the Center's research and teaching portfolio. Candidates should have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.P.H. degree. The position may be at the associate professor or professor level, tenured or untenured. Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience.

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An exciting new opportunity exists to participate in the development of a growing program in occupational injury epidemiology. Current projects include case-crossover studies of acute traumatic injury, cohort studies of manual materials handling and back disorders, national and international injury surveillance studies, workers' compensation database studies, and related safety projects. The successful candidate will have a strong record of independent research in injury epidemiology. Ph.D. or equivalent in epidemiology required with a demonstrated interest in injury. Experience with SAS and database products are essential.

Recognized by scientific awards from around the world for contributions to the improvement of workplace safety and health, the Center employs a multidisciplinary, team-oriented staff of researchers representing fields including: biomechanics, experimental and cognitive psychology, epidemiology, tribology, physiology, engineering, sociology, biostatistics, and the clinical sciences. A new Center for Disability Research has recently been added to the Center in 1999. The Research Center is located on 86 acres of woodland 25 miles west of Boston, MA. Significant collaborations exist with Harvard University, Texas Tech University, Shanghai Medical University (PRC), the University of Aberdeen (UK), and the Health and Safety Laboratories of the Health and Safety Executive (UK). The Center is committed to peer-reviewed publication of all its findings.

Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae to the attention of: Gary S. Sorock, Ph.D., Epidemiology, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health, 71 Frankland Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748. phone: (508) 435-9061 x 223; fax: (508) 435-8136

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A unique opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to develop a large occupational injury surveillance database. The successful candidate will also assist in the management and analysis of a large workers' compensation database and other safety/disability related projects. An M.P.H. or related masters degree in a relevant field is required. Experience with international occupational health data and workers compensation data is desirable. Database management and SAS programming skills are required. Excellent communication, and writing skills are essential.

Recognized by scientific awards from around the world for contributions to the improvement of workplace safety and health, the Center employs a multidisciplinary, team-oriented staff of researchers representing fields including: biomechanics, experimental and cognitive psychology, epidemiology, tribology, physiology, engineering, sociology, biostatistics, and the clinical sciences. A new Center for Disability Research has recently been added to the Center in 1999. The Research Center is located on 86 acres of woodland 25 miles west of Boston, MA. Significant collaborations exist with Harvard University, Texas Tech University, Shanghai Medical University (PRC), the University of Aberdeen (UK), and the Health and Safety Laboratories of the Health and Safety Executive (UK). The Center is committed to peer-reviewed publication of all its findings.

Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae to the attention of: Gary S. Sorock, Ph.D., Epidemiology, Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health, 71 Frankland Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748, phone: (508) 435-9061 x 223; fax: (508) 435-8136

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