Implicit bias can lead to structural inequities in education, medicine, employment, and the justice system. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently convened a multi-disciplinary group of experts to develop strategies for disrupting this process. I-LABS has been working on these issues, so I-LABS co-Director Andrew Meltzoff was well positioned to speak to the National Academies audience about … Read More
Human Infants Can Override Possessive Tendencies to Share Valued Items with Others
Scientific Reports, 2021, 11:9635 Download publication here Rodolfo Cortes Barragan & Andrew N. Meltzoff Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, University of Washington Email to: barragan@uw.edu; meltzoff@uw.edu In adults, the feeling of possessiveness that we have toward certain favorite objects can be overridden by a counteracting tendency—the tendency for generosity and sharing with other people. As adults, we often want to retain our money and … Read More
American Philosophical Society honors I-LABS Co-Director Patricia Kuhl
I-LABS co-Director, Dr. Patricia Kuhl, has received the Karl Spencer Lashley Award from the American Philosophical Society. Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin with the aim of “promoting useful knowledge,” the Society recognizes scientists who have made significant advances in a number of fields. The Spencer Lashley Award is given for work that expands our understanding of the neurological mechanisms … Read More
Dr. Christina Zhao promoted to Research Assistant Professor
Christina Zhao, PhD, has been appointed a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Dr. Zhao will continue to base her research lab, the Lab for Early Auditory Perception (LEAP), at I-LABS. Her innovative research includes the impacts and benefits of early music experience on language development and the brain. Her findings suggest important links between … Read More
I-LABS Research Identifies Cooperative Health Indicators
In order to slow the spread of COVID, health officials need people to adhere to health guidelines. But which people are most likely to follow these guidelines? New I-LABS research may suggest some answers. Working in collaboration with colleagues from the Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, Rodolfo Cortes Barragan and Andrew Meltzoff created an innovative online study that reached … Read More
Early Learning Nation Taps I-LABS Expertise
What do young children know about race? How and when do they learn it? Early learning professionals need answers to these difficult questions, and Early Learning Nation has looked to I-LABS expertise to provide answers. Drs. Marley Jarvis and Andrew Meltzoff were interviewed by this influential site, which also links to several I-LABS Outreach resources. Read the Early Learning Nation … Read More
Great Leaders in Developmental Psychology: Andrew Meltzoff
The American Psychological Association (APA) occasionally features leaders among its members. I-LABS co-director Andrew Meltzoff is currently featured as a leader in the field of developmental psychology. You can read more about Dr. Meltzoff’s work here.
New Film Highlights NAS Report
In September 2020, the National Academy of Sciences published a groundbreaking research brief on early childhood education. I-LABS co-Director and National Academy of Sciences Councilor Patricia Kuhl was interviewed for this documentary, which summarizes the NAS brief. Both the brief and the film answer the question: Does quality early childhood education lead to more successful lives as adults? Spoiler alert: … Read More
Advancing Public Engagement with Science
I-LABS is one of the only research institutes in the nation to have a team dedicated to public engagement. Through their community collaborations, the outreach team connects science with practice. This work continues to gain national attention. In 2019, Outreach Specialist Amelia Bachleda was awarded a yearlong ARIS fellowship. The Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society works to strengthen … Read More
I-LABS Co-Director Appointed to Yidan Prize Council of Luminaries
The Yidan Prize Foundation, a global philanthropic educational foundation focused on inspiring and supporting innovative education ideas and practices, has announced the formation of a Council of Luminaries. It has named I-LABS co-Director Patricia Kuhl as one of 16 of the world’s leading lights in education research and practice. The Council of Luminaries gathers the world’s brightest minds – researchers, … Read More