Psychology And Human Development
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Research participants needed for infant language development studies
The Vanderbilt Language Development Lab is seeking the participation of parents and their infants 11 to 12.5 months of age in studies on language development. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Mark Seidenberg delivers Educational Neuroscience talk April 6
The lecture will focus on the need to look closely at linguistic differences between language used in the home and in schools. Read MoreFeb 23, 2018
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Noted scholars of giftedness to receive lifetime achievement award
Camilla P. Benbow and David Lubinski will receive The International Society for Intelligence Research’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. Read MoreFeb 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt researchers’ papers among those most cited
Eight current faculty members at Vanderbilt have made this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited most frequently by other researchers. Read MoreDec 7, 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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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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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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Six recognized during Spring Faculty Assembly
Six faculty members were recognized for their teaching, research and service at the annual Spring Faculty Assembly April 6. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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AERA articles by Vanderbilt researchers among ‘most read’ of 2016
Emily Tanner-Smith, Jason Grissom and more Peabody researchers are featured on this year's list. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s Heinrich named AERA Fellow
Vanderbilt education professor Carolyn J. Heinrich is among 14 scholars selected as 2017 fellows by the American Educational Research Association. Read MoreFeb 21, 2017
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Online graduate-degree programs for educators launched by Vanderbilt
An online master's in school counseling and a doctorate in education will launch this fall. Read MoreFeb 10, 2017
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$2.5M grant supports study that examines link between math and reading comprehension
The research represents one of four Learning Disabilities Innovation Hubs established by the NIH in 2012. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Study finds Common Core’s take on fractions is on target
Research using a computer game concludes teaching fractions on a number line is highly effective. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt earns top rankings, including a No. 1, for successful minority recruitment in master’s and Ph.D. programs
"Diverse: Issues In Higher Education" has ranked Vanderbilt University No. 1 in the country for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to African Americans in the biological and biomedical sciences. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Early math knowledge related to later achievement
Findings will inform educators and school administrators developing curricula for the early years. Read MoreDec 6, 2016
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Psychology professor honored with annual Chancellor’s Cup
Vanderbilt's chancellor presented psychology professor Craig A. Smith with the 2016 Chancellor’s Cup. Read MoreNov 2, 2016
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Spending more on pre-K doesn’t guarantee success: Report
Many U.S. states have been quick to invest in pre-k without a clear strategy for success. Read MoreOct 25, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Farran to discuss new pre-K report at Brookings panel
Vanderbilt professor and pre-K expert Dale Farran will discuss her latest pre-K research Oct. 26. Read MoreOct 25, 2016
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Vanderbilt and TN Department of Education partner to support school improvement
The Tennessee Education Research Alliance will carry out research with clear, practical implications for the state’s key education strategies. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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New faculty: Duane Watson studies the cognitive processes of communication
The next time you find yourself stumbling through a presentation or public speaking engagement, take heart. The most polished speakers are not necessarily the most effective ones, says Duane Watson, a new associate professor of psychology and human development at Peabody College. Read MoreOct 6, 2016