Dr. Chantel Prat is no stranger to sharing her research outside of academia. Her book, The Neuroscience of You, was published in 2022. Now Prat is furthering her commitment to public engagement as Research Impact Advocate. Traditionally, academic researchers focus on communicating their findings to their peers, which, while critical to scientific discovery, can mean less opportunities to engage with public audiences. … Read More
Lincoln High School Women in STEM Club Tours I-LABS
In January, 22 students and two faculty from Lincoln High School’s Women in STEM Club visited I-LABS for an engaging tour. This club is a chapter of the student-led organization dedicated to empowering young women to explore and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Together, the students spent an hour talking and learning about I-LABS research and the latest … Read More
New research: AI can pick up cultural values by mimicking how kids learn
A new study led by Rajesh Rao, a UW professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering in collaboration with I-LABS suggests that AI can learn cultural values by observing human behavior. This is the same way that children learn. “Kids learn almost by osmosis how people act in a community or culture. The human values they learn … Read More
Dr. Christina Zhao awarded Meredith Wilson Research Grant
I-LABS’ scientist, Chistina Zhao, received the Meredith Willson Pilot Research Program grant, which supports projects that focus on music and health research. Dr. Zhao will use these funds to support her work on how infants’ music experiences shape or predict the way the brain processes speech. Learn more about her cutting edge research. The Music Man Foundation, who provided the funding partnership with … Read More
Can Machines Learn Morality? Researchers at UW are exploring this question
A UW Perspectives article has been published on the question of “Can Machines Learn Morality?”. Today, as people around the globe turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for information and guidance, the question of whether a machine can learn morality is very real. Researchers at the University of Washington are exploring this question through a collaboration between the Institute for Leaning … 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
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
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
Ruth Feldman hosts workshop on parent-child interbrain synchrony
Dr. Ruth Feldman, an internationally recognized neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, visited I-LABS recently to host a workshop and give a university-wide seminar. Dr. Feldman’s work concerns the development of biobehavioral synchrony or the ways in which close, warm relationships build the brain, confer resilience, and promote creativity. Her studies were the first to detail the role of oxytocin in the formation of human social bonds. … Read More