Education And Psychology
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Longitudinal study of gifted children featured in ‘Nature’
Vanderbilt's Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth is featured in the September issue of the prestigious scientific journal "Nature." Read MoreSep 9, 2016
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Study: Homebuyer course attendees less likely to face foreclosure
Odd of foreclosure were 42 percent lower among those who completed the homebuyer class. Read MoreSep 2, 2016
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Study: IES-funded research improves quality of math education
Researchers found 28 distinct contributions that IES grants have made to K-12 math teaching and learning. Read MoreAug 30, 2016
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Study: Self-explanations don’t always enhance math learning
New research from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College looks at the constraints of a popular teaching practice. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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Peabody professor named ‘Emerging Leader’ by Nashville Chamber
Michelle Reising Scobey, assistant professor of the practice and co-director of the M.Ed. clinical psychological assessment program at Peabody College, has been given an Emerging Leader award by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Network of Nashville. Read MoreAug 11, 2016
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Psychopathologist elected fellow of Association for Psychological Science
Associate Professor of Psychology Bunmi Olatunji is one of 45 members elevated this year to the status of fellow by the Association for Psychological Science. Read MoreJul 26, 2016
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LGBTQ students feel safer at schools with gay-straight alliances
High school gay-straight alliances promote a culture of tolerance that benefits students, Peabody researchers have found. Read MoreJul 25, 2016
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A little spark for sharper sight
Stimulating the brain with a mild electrical current can temporarily sharpen vision without glasses or contacts, Vanderbilt University researchers have found. (But please don't try this at home.) Read MoreJun 30, 2016
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Former Peabody psychology chair Phil Schoggen dies
Phil Schoggen, former psychology chair at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College, dies at age 92. Read MoreJun 23, 2016
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Haslam talks leadership with aspiring principals
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam met with aspiring principals at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College to talk about what makes an effective leader. Read MoreJun 20, 2016
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Trueblood receives early career award from Psychonomic Society
Assistant Professor of Psychology Jennifer Trueblood is one of four young scientists who have made significant contributions to psychological science chosen by the Psychonomic Society to receive its 2016 Early Career Award. Read MoreJun 14, 2016
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Study confirms link between early test scores and adult achievement
Students who score extremely high on standardized tests as adolescents often become high achievers in adulthood, a new study has confirmed. Read MoreJun 2, 2016
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School for Science and Math honors 23 MNPS seniors
The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt honored 23 high school students from five Metro Nashville Public Schools. Read MoreMay 19, 2016
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Family, food and fun: Vanderbilt helps empower kid chefs
Vanderbilt and several community partners have collaborated on a nutrition program in which children help their families eat healthier cuisine. Read MoreMay 11, 2016
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Policymakers: Teachers’ input is vital
Tennessee lawmakers encouraged aspiring teachers to use their unique perspective to impact education policy decisions during a panel discussion May 5. Read MoreMay 9, 2016
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Special education researcher honored by White House
President Barack Obama honored Christopher J. Lemons during the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers at the White House May 5. Read MoreMay 6, 2016
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College affordability has declined in all 50 states: Report
College affordability has declined in all 50 states since 2008, according to a new report. Read MoreApr 27, 2016
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Gordon Logan elected member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The eminent Vanderbilt psychologist Gordon Logan has been elected as a new member of one of the nation’s oldest learned societies, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read MoreApr 20, 2016
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Farran named ‘Children’s Champion’ by NAAEYC
Vanderbilt education researcher Dale Farran was honored by the Nashville Area Association for the Education of Young Children April 10. Read MoreApr 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt education faculty featured at AERA annual meeting
The latest research will be presented by faculty from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting. Read MoreApr 7, 2016