2nd Annual LGBT Research Symposium:
Intersectional Identities in LGBT Research
Wednesday May 21st UIUC School of Social Work
1010 W. Nevada Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Research Work Groups
Based on last year's participants' recommendations, the Symposium Steering Committee will create topic-based Research Work Groups. A research work group is an opportunity for peers to discuss, critique and suggest solutions for issues related to LGBT research. Participants will have the opportunity to share manuscript drafts or ongoing research projects with one another. These work groups may also be used to exchange theoretical concepts or work through preliminary research ideas. Work groups and topics will be set based on those participants who have indicated interest in the symposium event, however, participants are free to move between work groups and engage in multiple conversations.
Based on last year's participants' recommendations, the Symposium Steering Committee will create topic-based Research Work Groups. A research work group is an opportunity for peers to discuss, critique and suggest solutions for issues related to LGBT research. Participants will have the opportunity to share manuscript drafts or ongoing research projects with one another. These work groups may also be used to exchange theoretical concepts or work through preliminary research ideas. Work groups and topics will be set based on those participants who have indicated interest in the symposium event, however, participants are free to move between work groups and engage in multiple conversations.
Thursday, May 22nd I-Hotel and Conference Center
1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL
Panel Discussion A: Methods – An Exploration of Identity
Presentations:
“Sexual behavior in a national sample of older adults: Descriptive findings, unasked questions, and missed opportunities” Maria T. Brown, PhD, LMSW, Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute; Brian R. Grossman, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
“A rose by any other name: Implications of multiple methods of classifying sexual orientation on relationships research” David W. Hutsell, BS, University of Cincinnati; Sarah W. Whitton, PhD, University of Cincinnati
“Reconstructing the mosaic: Why intersectionality matters in sexual minority research” Jessica Fish, Florida State University
“Where have all the LGBT elders gone?: Examining the universe of publications on the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP)” Brian R. Grossman, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Maria T. Brown, PhD, LMSW, Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute
Panel Discussion B: Detroit Youth Passages Project
Presentations:
“Detroit youth passages: Addressing economic crises, residential instability, and sexual vulnerability among African-American and Latino/a gender and sexually marginalized communities” Louis Graham, PhD, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; William Lopez, University of Michigan; Jerry Peterson, Executive Director, Ruth Ellis Center; Alex Kulick, University of Michigan
Panel Discussion C: Methods – An Exploration of Measurement
Presentations:
“Assessing measures of community climate for nonmetropolitan LGBTQ adults” Elizabeth G. Holman, MS, MSW, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ramona F. Oswald, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Methodological issues in quantitatively studying LGBT people” Jasmine Routon, Western Kentucky University
“Pilot testing a measurement tool assessing service provider practice behavior related to LGBTQ youth in treatment” Megan E. Gandy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Panel Discussion D: Participatory Research Approaches
Presentations:
“Youth voices and social change in LGBTQ research: Reflecting on and learning from participatory research approaches” Alex Kulick, University of Michigan; Ira Bohm-Sanchez, Phoenix College; Alex Wagaman, Virginia Commonwealth University; Laura Wernick, Fordham University; Louis F. Graham, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Keynote address
Keynote Speaker: Russell Toomey, PhD
“More than just Queer or Trans*: Exploring youth risk and resilience through a quantitative intersectional lens”
Dr. Toomey is an Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Kent State University. His research examines why marginalized youth in the United States (e.g., gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth; Latino youth) experience disparate rates of poor health (mental and physical) developmental and academic outcomes, and attempts to identify the processes that promote well-being and reduce risk for these populations.
Dr. Toomey's presentation is available HERE.
Panel Discussion E: A Discussion of Race and LGBTQ Identity
Presentations:
“Forging the intersection: Creating affirming space on campus for LGBT-identified people and/or people of color” Stephanie J. Cunningham, PhD, The University of Southern Indiana
“A mediation on queer strategies of kinship and queer familia at Java High” Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Understanding the importance of context and intersecting identities: A measure of racial exposure for sexual minorities in rural communities” Shawn Mendez, BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Panel Discussion F: Family Disclosure and Support
Presentations:
“The impact of family support on depression and depressive symptoms in lesbians: A review” Judith Leitch, University of Maryland-Baltimore
“Family stress theory: Understanding family reactions to coming out” Alison Chrisler, Michigan State University
“Experiences and recommendations for coming out as reported by a sample of resilient young sexual minority men” Laura Jane Bry, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Panel Discussion G: Practice with LGBTQ Populations
Presentations:
“Where is the social work literature on LGB populations? A 15 year review of the literature” Michael D. Pelts, University of Missouri
“Incidences of bias in the medical encounter of transgender patients” Molly Russo, The Wright Institute
“Access with pride: Lessening anxiety and other barriers to LGBTQ-related information in libraries” Taylor Parks, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Panel Discussion H: LGBTQ Youth
Presentations:
“Aspiring for more: The educational consequences of bullying on sexual and gender minority youth” Kevin Claybren, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Safe in the stacks: Public libraries as community spaces for homeless LGBTQ youth” Julie Ann Winkelstein, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Edwin Cortez, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Reid Isaac Boehm, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
“Community climate and positive youth development in nonmetropolitan gender and sexual minority youth” Hortencia Arizpe, BSW, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Presentations:
“Sexual behavior in a national sample of older adults: Descriptive findings, unasked questions, and missed opportunities” Maria T. Brown, PhD, LMSW, Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute; Brian R. Grossman, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
“A rose by any other name: Implications of multiple methods of classifying sexual orientation on relationships research” David W. Hutsell, BS, University of Cincinnati; Sarah W. Whitton, PhD, University of Cincinnati
“Reconstructing the mosaic: Why intersectionality matters in sexual minority research” Jessica Fish, Florida State University
“Where have all the LGBT elders gone?: Examining the universe of publications on the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP)” Brian R. Grossman, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Maria T. Brown, PhD, LMSW, Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute
Panel Discussion B: Detroit Youth Passages Project
Presentations:
“Detroit youth passages: Addressing economic crises, residential instability, and sexual vulnerability among African-American and Latino/a gender and sexually marginalized communities” Louis Graham, PhD, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; William Lopez, University of Michigan; Jerry Peterson, Executive Director, Ruth Ellis Center; Alex Kulick, University of Michigan
Panel Discussion C: Methods – An Exploration of Measurement
Presentations:
“Assessing measures of community climate for nonmetropolitan LGBTQ adults” Elizabeth G. Holman, MS, MSW, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ramona F. Oswald, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Methodological issues in quantitatively studying LGBT people” Jasmine Routon, Western Kentucky University
“Pilot testing a measurement tool assessing service provider practice behavior related to LGBTQ youth in treatment” Megan E. Gandy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Panel Discussion D: Participatory Research Approaches
Presentations:
“Youth voices and social change in LGBTQ research: Reflecting on and learning from participatory research approaches” Alex Kulick, University of Michigan; Ira Bohm-Sanchez, Phoenix College; Alex Wagaman, Virginia Commonwealth University; Laura Wernick, Fordham University; Louis F. Graham, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Keynote address
Keynote Speaker: Russell Toomey, PhD
“More than just Queer or Trans*: Exploring youth risk and resilience through a quantitative intersectional lens”
Dr. Toomey is an Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Kent State University. His research examines why marginalized youth in the United States (e.g., gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth; Latino youth) experience disparate rates of poor health (mental and physical) developmental and academic outcomes, and attempts to identify the processes that promote well-being and reduce risk for these populations.
Dr. Toomey's presentation is available HERE.
Panel Discussion E: A Discussion of Race and LGBTQ Identity
Presentations:
“Forging the intersection: Creating affirming space on campus for LGBT-identified people and/or people of color” Stephanie J. Cunningham, PhD, The University of Southern Indiana
“A mediation on queer strategies of kinship and queer familia at Java High” Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Understanding the importance of context and intersecting identities: A measure of racial exposure for sexual minorities in rural communities” Shawn Mendez, BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Panel Discussion F: Family Disclosure and Support
Presentations:
“The impact of family support on depression and depressive symptoms in lesbians: A review” Judith Leitch, University of Maryland-Baltimore
“Family stress theory: Understanding family reactions to coming out” Alison Chrisler, Michigan State University
“Experiences and recommendations for coming out as reported by a sample of resilient young sexual minority men” Laura Jane Bry, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Panel Discussion G: Practice with LGBTQ Populations
Presentations:
“Where is the social work literature on LGB populations? A 15 year review of the literature” Michael D. Pelts, University of Missouri
“Incidences of bias in the medical encounter of transgender patients” Molly Russo, The Wright Institute
“Access with pride: Lessening anxiety and other barriers to LGBTQ-related information in libraries” Taylor Parks, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Panel Discussion H: LGBTQ Youth
Presentations:
“Aspiring for more: The educational consequences of bullying on sexual and gender minority youth” Kevin Claybren, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Safe in the stacks: Public libraries as community spaces for homeless LGBTQ youth” Julie Ann Winkelstein, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Edwin Cortez, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Reid Isaac Boehm, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
“Community climate and positive youth development in nonmetropolitan gender and sexual minority youth” Hortencia Arizpe, BSW, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign