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
The National Science Foundation (NSF) features I-LABS work on Girls and STEM
Allison Master’s study on girls and STEM was featured on the NSF’s showScience 360. The NSF Science360 Video Library features videos of I-LABS Allison Master’s recently published research on getting young girls interested in STEM. Watch the video here. NSF Science360 Videos immerse visitors in the latest wonders of science, engineering, technology and math and promote cutting-edge discoveries and big science stories of … Read More
Toddlers learn how to make things happen by watching other people
A new I-LABS study shows that even children as young as two can learn valuable causal lessons from watching what others do. 24-month-old toddlers were able to learn new cause-and-effect relationships simply by “eavesdropping” on other people’s interactions with both people and objects. Toddlers were even able to learn when faced with imperfect causal evidence, when causes worked some, but … Read More
People of I-LABS: Patrick Donnelly
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 Outreach Modules: “The Foundation of Literacy” and “The Development of Literacy.”
I-LABS is pleased to announce the launch of two modules on children’s literacy development. The modules were developed by I-LABS researcher Jason Yeatman, who worked closely with the I-LABS Outreach team as aHearst Fellow. Patrick Donnelly, Yeatman’s graduate student, also contributed to both modules. The Hearst Fellowship Program brings the scientific expertise of I-LABS researchers together with the translation and dissemination skills of the outreach team. … Read More
People of I-LABS: Bo Woo
In the “People of I-LABS” series, we get to know individuals from our team. This month, we shine the spotlight on Bo Woo, a research assistant in Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl’s lab who plays a key role in the recruitment of subjects and the management of experimental data. People of I-LABS Vibrant, super-smart and caring: these are just a few of … Read More
Can early experiences with computers, robots increase STEM interest among young girls?
Girls start believing they aren’t good at math, science and even computers at a young age — but providing fun STEM activities at school and home may spark interest and inspire confidence.A new I-LABS finds that, when exposed to a computer-programming activity, 6-year-old girls expressed greater interest in technology and more positive attitudes about their own skills and abilities than girls … Read More
Basics of Brain Science for Bilingualism
Naja Ferjan Ramirez and Patricia Kuhl have published a review article titled “The Brain Science of Bilingualism” in Young Children, the journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The May issue of Young Children is entirely devoted to brain science, with the goal of connecting the latest brain research to educational policy and practice. The article summarizes some … Read More
New Research Highlights Role of Synchrony in Developing Collaborative Skills
A favorite childhood pastime — swinging on the playground swing set — also may be teaching kids how to get along. The measured, synchronous movement of children on the swings can encourage preschoolers to cooperate on subsequent activities, University of Washington researchers have found. A study by the UW’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) shows the potential of … Read More
I-LABS Researcher Blogs for NAEYC
Allison Master, a Research Scientist at I-LABS, recently wrote a blog for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) website. The blog summarizes Allison’s research on how social environments help young children learn STEM skills. Read the full blog here!