People of I-LABS: Denise Padden

I-LABSPeople of I-LABS

Vibrant, super-smart and caring: these are just a few of the qualities that describe the dozens of interdisciplinary researchers at I-LABS. Their innovative ideas and technological savviness help drive the Institute’s reputation as a world leader in child development and brain science. And their kindness, professionalism and sense of humor greet all of the hundreds of families that volunteer each … Read More

I-LABS Outreach work featured in Slate magazine

I-LABSMedia Coverage, Research

I-LABS Outreach Specialist Anna Waismeyer, Ph.D., gets inside the mind of a toddler in Slate magazine’s new article “What Is It Like to Be 2 Years Old?” Whether it’s language, social interaction or self-esteem, Waismeyer provides an in-depth look at the developmental milestones happening in children between 24 to 36 months of age. Read “What Is It Like to Be 2 … Read More

I-LABS part of Seattle brain research trust

I-LABSMedia Coverage, Research

Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large says “People around here are interested in the brain at every stage of life.” The article calls out I-LABS as a leader in brain development research, and focuses on Seattle’s philanthropic investments in other aspects of brain research.

People of I-LABS: Ashley Ruba

I-LABSPeople of I-LABS

Vibrant, super-smart and caring: these are just a few of the qualities that describe the dozens of interdisciplinary researchers at I-LABS. Their innovative ideas and technological savviness help drive the Institute’s reputation as a world leader in child development and brain science. And their kindness, professionalism and sense of humor greet all of the hundreds of families that volunteer each … Read More

New Research on Pitch Perception

I-LABSPublication, Research

Pitch is an aspect of sound that is important for understanding speech, enjoying music, and listening in noisy places. People with hearing loss often have impaired pitch perception. This is especially true for people who use cochlear implants. Poor pitch perception can affect people’s ability to enjoy music and hear what others are saying in noisy places. Scientists are still not … Read More

People of I-LABS: Christina Zhao

I-LABSPeople of I-LABS

Vibrant, super-smart and caring: these are just a few of the qualities that describe the dozens of interdisciplinary researchers at I-LABS. Their innovative ideas and technological savviness help drive the Institute’s reputation as a world leader in child development and brain science. And their kindness, professionalism and sense of humor greet all of the hundreds of families that volunteer each … Read More

Op-Ed on Early STEM

I-LABSMedia Coverage, Research

I-LABS researchers Sapna Cheryan, Allison Master, and Andrew Meltzoff looked specifically at the stereotype that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are for boys, not girls. They asked 6-year-olds to report who is better at robotics, programming, math, and science. The majority of children said that boys are better at robotics and programming. To further test this stereotype, the researchers … Read More