Education And Psychology
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It’s not just about the money, say STEM students of color
In a new study, black and Latinx students said it was important for them to use their careers to help others. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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New faculty: Yolanda J. McDonald, assistant professor of human and organizational development
A self-described “medical geographer,” Yolanda J. McDonald, an assistant professor of human and organizational development, begins each new research project with the “where” of things, before getting to the who, what, when and how. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Autism & Innovation center established to help people with ASD find meaningful work
Creating a model pipeline that will assist adults on the autism spectrum find innovative jobs is the purpose of Vanderbilt University’s new Center for Autism & Innovation. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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New faculty: James Booth, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Educational Neuroscience
One of James Booth’s biggest research challenges is keeping his young subjects from getting wiggly while measuring their brain activity during an MRI scan. As a neurocognitive researcher, he uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to tease out how children’s brains develop academic skills. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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WATCH: A 45-year study has changed the way we view giftedness
Film and television actor Andre Braugher (“The Mist,” “City of Angels”) lends his voice talent to the 14-minute mini-documentary about the nation's foremost study of giftedness. Read MoreSep 14, 2017
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RTI is getting a bad rap, say education researchers
When schools are unable to properly and rigorously implement the complex RTI structure, it’s not fair to say the program itself is ineffective. Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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Vanderbilt faculty funded to train researchers to study school leadership
Vanderbilt researchers are among those from 10 institutions to benefit from $6.5 million in funding by the Institute of Education Sciences to train and develop education scientists. Read MoreSep 6, 2017
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Research-practice partnerships strengthen ties with Vanderbilt faculty
Education researchers shared knowledge with representatives of research-practice partnerships from across the nation. Read MoreAug 17, 2017
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Polyn elected fellow of Association for Psychological Science
Associate Professor of Psychology Sean Polyn has been elected as a 2017 fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Read MoreAug 15, 2017
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Inaugural R.A.C.E. Mentoring Conference for scholars of color held at Vanderbilt
More than 160 professors, graduate students and P-12 educators gathered for a weekend of workshops, panel discussions focused on the unique challenges faced by scholars of color. Read MoreJul 24, 2017
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New research identifies best coping strategies for kids
A comprehensive new Vanderbilt study published in "Psychological Bulletin" outlines which coping strategies work best. Read MoreJul 20, 2017
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‘Drive to 55’ is focus of new Vanderbilt research with UT-Knoxville
Researchers at Vanderbilt are partnering with colleagues at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to research the effectiveness of initiatives developed under the state’s “Drive to 55” campaign. Read MoreJul 17, 2017
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Haslam, McQueen talk leadership with aspiring principals
The Governor's Academy of School Leadership is designed to create a pipeline of strong leaders in Tennessee. Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Vanderbilt project intended to combat fake news receives share of $1M prize
Combating fake news and bolstering the public’s trust in journalism is the aim of a Vanderbilt research project that was selected to receive a share of a $1 million prize. Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Online stress management program for kids with cancer receives funding
Psychology professor Bruce Compas has received a grant to develop an online stress management program for kids with cancer. Read MoreJun 6, 2017
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Two Vanderbilt Peabody Students Named 2017 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellows
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) has announced its 2017 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program recipients, who include Vanderbilt Peabody doctoral candidates Luis Rodriguez and Samantha Viano. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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People with less financial knowledge unlikely to borrow for college
People with low levels of financial literacy or who have used payday lending are far less willing to borrow to pay for college, according to a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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Sick kids live longer, but brain function may suffer
Survival rates continue to rise for children living with once-fatal chronic pediatric health conditions, but their survival comes at a cost. Read MoreMay 16, 2017
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Pre-K needs proper implementation and rigorous evaluation to succeed
Mark Lipsey presented a pre-K consensus report, a joint effort by several institutions to inform lawmakers and other education thought leaders. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Gordon Logan receives APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions
The American Psychological Association has honored Centennial Professor of Psychology Gordon D. Logan with its most prestigious award for scientific achievement. Read MoreApr 25, 2017