Award recognizes young researchers pushing the boundaries of science I-LABS faculty, Dr. Christina Zhao was recognized as a finalist for the 2024 NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award. This prestigious award recognizes early-career researchers whose innovative research pushes the boundaries of science and aims to address the fundamental questions at the intersection of the life and social sciences. The award recognizes scientists doing interdisciplinary … Read More
Psychology Today article on gender stereotypes and STEM an “Essential Read.”
Psychology Today article on gender stereotypes and STEM an “Essential Read.” Allison Master’s article, When It Comes to Gender Stereotypes, Not All STEM Fields Are the Same, was positioned as an Essential Read by Psychology Today editors. This article summarizes the most recent work on gender and STEM stereotypes, a study done in collaboration by researchers at the University of Houston and … Read More
ParentMap Recognizes Christina Zhao as a 2025 Superhero
Each year, ParentMap recognizes a select group of individuals working hard to make a difference for kids and families in Washington. This year, the magazine’s editors recognized I-LABS faculty, Dr. Christina Zhao for her groundbreaking research on how infants perceive and process the world of sound around them. “Early development is foundational — it shapes so much of who we become,” … Read More
Dr. Meltzoff to participate in the Annual Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lecture
I-LABS Co-Director, Dr. Andrew Meltzoff has been invited to participate in the 17th Annual Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lecture: The Science of Altruism. This event, moderated by KUOW Host Bill Radke, brings together leading experts from psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, and animal behavior to explore the biological, cognitive, and social foundations of altruistic behaviors. Dr Meltzoff will be joined by the … Read More
Data science course takes Neva Corrigan to the next level
Research scientist Neva Corrigan makes major breakthrough with the help of UWPCE data programs. I-LABS research scientist Neva Corrigan is featured in a new feature story from the University of Washington’s Continuum College. The story details Neva’s experience enrolling in enrolled in the UW Certificate in Data Science at UW Professional & Continuing Education (UWPCE). Read the article via UW Continuum College
I-LABS collaborator, Allison Master honored with prestigious award by White House
Allison Master, former I-LABS Postdoc and current collaborator has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by the White House. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. PECASE recognizes scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential for leadership early in their research careers. Allison … Read More
ScienceAdviser Newsletter “Protostar” is I-LABS faculty, Dr. Christina Zhao
Every weekday, ScienceAdviser Editors deliver the world of science via newsletter, keeping subscribers up to date on the most important trends and breakthroughs. Today’s ScienceAdviser “Protostar” is I-LABS faculty, Dr. Christina Zhao, whose research into how infants process music and speech made her a finalist for this year’s NOMIS and Science Young Explorer Award. From the Protostar interview with Dr. … Read More
Accelerated brain maturation shown in teens post-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic produced dramatic changes in the daily lives of adolescents, and these changes were particularly detrimental for teens’ academic, social, and emotional development. Using brain measures (Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI), I-LABS scientists studied the structure of the brain in teens ranging in age from 9 to 20 years, both before and after the pandemic. Brain maturation is … Read More
Former I-LABS postdoc pens opinion piece for CNN
Onnie Rogers, former I-LABS postdoc and currently Associate Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University, wrote an opinion piece for CNN that recognizes barriers faced by elite Black female athletes like gymnast Gabby Douglas. Rogers was a former elite gymnast herself, and now does research on how children and adolescents make sense of their racial, ethnic and gender identities.
New research compares speech and music in babies’ environment
First controlled study on speech vs. music yields surprises I-LABS scientists sought a snapshot of infants’ auditory environments. Unlike previous research which documents the amount of speech and language that infants hear, no previous work looked at the amount of music infants hear. Results showed that infants hear more spoken language than music, with the gap widening as the babies get … Read More