NASHVILLE, Tenn. ñ The Vanderbilt Learning Sciences Institute is
starting 2005 with a new lecture series designed to bring minority
scholars to Vanderbilt to share ideas and discuss trends in the
learning sciences, a field that encompasses learning, teaching,
curriculum, assessment, policy and educational design.
Nichole
Pinkard, director of technology for the Center for Urban School
Improvement at the University of Chicago, will give the series‘
inaugural lecture Jan. 18. The lecture is free and open to the public.
“This
program is a way to celebrate excellence in learning science
scholarship among persons of color,” Learning Sciences Institute
Director Andy Porter said. “It‘s all about making connections ñ
connections with ideas and connections with people.”
The
Minority Scholars Program will bring junior and senior learning
sciences faculty to the Vanderbilt campus to present their research,
meet with faculty and students and possibly form new collaborations. A
key goal of the program is showcasing minority role models for learning
sciences students.
Pinkard will speak on the various methods
used to enhance learning opportunities for urban youth Jan. 18 at 12:15
p.m. in the Peabody Library, with a reception to follow.
For more details on the series and upcoming lecture dates, visit the Learning Sciences Institute website at www.vanderbilt.edu/lsi.
Media contact: Melanie Catania, (615) 322-NEWS
Melanie.catania@vanderbilt.edu