In this op-ed, Jackie Bezos and Lynetta Fraga make a powerful case for treating early childhood educators and childcare workers as the professionals they are. The COVID crisis has brought this issue into stark relief. Childcare workers are essential both for the children in their care and for the larger workforce, yet nearly half of them work for poverty-level wages. And, as … Read More
Introducing the New I-LABS Outreach and Education Website
We are so excited to share that I-LABS Outreach has a new look! Celebrate with us as we introduce the new I-LABS Outreach and Education Website. Please enjoy our preview. We have dozens of free resources for you to explore. Below are some of our favorites. Check out research-based answers to common questions with Ask-ILABS. Bring Science to life with our Video Library. … Read More
I-LABS Research Provides Insights for Learning During COVID
In a wide-ranging interview, I-LABS co-directors Patricia Kuhl and Andrew Meltzoff discuss their research and how it relates to life during COVID. They talk about bias, equity, empathy, language acquisition, and technology, among other topics. This interview is part of Aloud, a speakers series hosted by The Library Foundation of Los Angeles. Access the interview here. Read more about the Aloud series here.
I-LABS Co-Directors Featured in New Documentary
I-LABS co-directors Patricia Kuhl and Andrew Meltzoff are among the national experts featured in No Small Matter. Drs. Kuhl and Meltzoff discuss cutting-edge research that demonstrates the importance of early experiences for children’s brain development. The I-LABS magnetoencephalography (MEG) machine is also featured as the newest way to study the developing brain. Executive Produced and narrated by Alfre Woodard, No Small Matter describes … Read More
I-LABS Research Sheds Light On Children’s Race and Gender Identities
The current national conversations about race are both necessary and difficult. It is important to anchor these conversations in what we know about children’s development. Former I-LABS researcher Onnie Rogers, now a faculty member at Northwestern University, and I-LABS co-Director Andrew Meltzoff investigated the origins of children’s race and gender identities. The research was originally published in Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. Read that article here. … Read More
Savannah Claire Cassis To Receive 2020 President’s Medal
Savannah Claire Cassis will receive UW’s highest academic honor for graduating seniors: the President’s Medal. During her time as an undergraduate at UW, Savannah worked at I-LABS in Chantel Prat’s lab. She examined resting-state EEGs and working memory for her honor’s thesis on how people perceive the ordering of events. Read the announcement here.
I-LABS researcher Daniel McCloy Receives Prestigious CZI Award
Daniel McCloy is changing the way MEG data is collected and used. Now his open source software improvements to MEG processing and interactive visualizations have been recognized by an award from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Dr. McCloy’s work will continue to enhance MEG research and improve biomedical knowledge in numerous areas. Read the award press release here. Read about the project here.
I-LABS Co-Director Speaks at National Academy of Sciences Program
The National Academy of Sciences sponsored an online forum to feature innovative science and technology. These ‘micro science talks’ provide quick introductions to cutting edge research. The forum took place on Wednesday, May 20, but it was captured on video too! Click here to watch the event.
I-LABS Outreach Offers Free Resources – Activities!
I-LABS Outreach continues to create free resources to connect the science and practice of learning. During these uncertain times, it can be helpful to share activities with children. Below are some resources you can download and share. Download a brain coloring sheet here. Download a neuron coloring sheet here. Download the Caring Across Distance infographic here.
Investigating Moral Dilemmas During the Pandemic
I-LABS co-Director Andrew Meltzoff is one of three UW professors leading an investigation into moral dilemmas posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Using an online virtual lab called LabintheWild, participants from around the world can respond to different situations. Researchers hope to learn how people from different countries and age groups are responding to the crisis. Read about the research here. Read … Read More