(Phys.org) —A diverse team of psychology researchers with affiliations in several countries has found that while two year old children are able to produce an effective and novel action after witnessing a correlative event, New Caledonian crows are not. The team has published a paper in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, describing experiments they conducted with volunteer … Read More
Seattle Times Education Lab Blog features the I-LABS online training modules
I-LABS has recently launched an online library of free training courses, or modules, for parents, caregivers, and the broader community. These take research findings from the UW Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences and make them highly accessible to the public. Not only are they available to anyone over the internet, but the photos, videos, audio as well as written … Read More
New Online Training Courses from I-LABS Outreach & Education
On May 20th, 2014, the Outreach & Education division of I-LABS rolled out an ambitious new body of work. The I-LABS Online Training Modules serve as a library of resources for everyone who wants to read, watch and learn about the latest scientific findings made plain in everyday language. These modules will be of interest to early learning professionals, parents, … Read More
I-LABS Hosts Spanish Officials
Several Spanish officials visited I-LABS to learn about the latest research findings and our ongoing outreach efforts to share these findings with people who can use them. The Minister of Education, Culture, and Sport and the Secretary of State of Education toured the lab, played with the exhibits that communicate science to parents and children, and left with chocolate brains … Read More
I-LABS Co-Directors talk bilingualism in Hong Kong
Co-Directors Pat Kuhl and Andy Meltzoff traveled to China in March to share the latest I-LABS research with other scientists, partners, and community members. Of particular interest was I-LABS research on language learning and bilingualism, especially since “bilingual brains show more flexibility and a higher level of cognitive and executive function because they have to switch back and forth in … Read More
Dr. Adrian KC Lee Wins 2014 Young Investigator Program Award from the Office of Naval Research
The 3-year grant supports work on the implementation of real-time hearing amplification based on reading and classifying brain waves, and understanding how they relate to the myriad of possible human cognitive states. A total of 24 YIP winners this year were selected from a competitive, diverse pool of nearly 280 candidates. They represent 19 academic institutions across the country in … Read More
Visit I-LABS @ Paws On Science April 4th-6th
For the third straight year, the I-LABS Outreach & Education team will present fun, interactive exhibits at the Pacific Science Center during the University of Washington PAWS-On Science Husky Weekend. See our newest exhibit demonstrating that babies are learning by watching the emotional interactions of people around them. Parents and children of all ages are invited to see hundreds of science exhibits … Read More
I-LABS Co-Directors Named ParentMap Superheroes
I-LABS Co-Directors, Patricia Kuhl and Andrew Meltzoff, have been named as 2014 Superheroes by ParentMap magazine. Every April, ParentMap highlights “amazing individuals [who] are making our lives better and our communities stronger through science, poetry, community service, activism and raising awareness.” Pat Kuhl and Andy Meltzoff, a happily married couple of 28 years, are both big thinkers and big dreamers. Their … Read More
Vroom pilot launch gives parents tips on boosting babies brain power
Vroom is a new campaign to help parents understand the importance of interaction and everyday moments in boosting their young children’s brain development. I-LABS supports the science-based messages to parents in the campaign. Learn more about Vroom. The Seattle Times featured the pilot launch of Vroom in South King County. Read the Seattle Times story. Over the past dozen years, scientists have made … Read More
Why bilingualism is child’s play
In this article from the South China Morning Post by Annie Ho, Patricia Kuhl and Andrew Meltzoff’s recent visit to Hong Kong and the talks they gave are discussed. A power couple in neuroscience, professors Patricia Kuhl and Andrew Meltzoff were in Hong Kong recently to give a talk on their respective areas of expertise – emotional quotient andintelligence quotient – … Read More