Psychology And Human Development
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New ‘toolkit’ for math teachers designed to make algebra easier
The three-year experiment is a partnership with Chelmsford, Massachusetts, public schools. Read MoreSep 23, 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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Chancellor presents top prizes, including new award for excellence in equity, diversity and inclusion research, at fall assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented seven faculty research awards, including two new awards for efforts that advance understanding of diversity, at the Fall Faculty Assembly Aug. 25. Read MoreAug 25, 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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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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MEDIA TIP SHEET: Education researchers available to comment on Metro Schools’ next steps
Peabody researchers can speak on a wide array of topics, including talent retention, school turnaround and administrative leadership. Read MoreJun 10, 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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Curb Public Scholars develop evidence-based public policies
The "People's Guide to Nashville," an album of children's music with prosocial messaging, and the inaugural Accessibility Map-a-Thon at Vanderbilt are among projects created and implemented by the 2015-16 Curb Center Public Scholars. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Douglas Perkins earns community psychology research award
Vanderbilt professor Douglas Perkins has been named among the Society for Community Research and Action’s 2015-16 award recipients. Read MoreApr 19, 2016
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‘Sticky mittens’ offer clues to infant development
Early motor training in infants may result in positive long-term effects in other areas of development. Read MoreJan 6, 2016
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Vanderbilt researcher speaks to White House on ending segregation for people with intellectual disabilities
Erik Carter spoke about ending segregation in education and beyond during an invited presentation at a gathering of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Steiger and Sterba honored by Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology
Two faculty members at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College have received prestigious honors from the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology. Read MoreOct 28, 2015
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Stambaugh receives National Association for Gifted Children Early Leader Award
The National Association for Gifted Children has honored Tamra Stambaugh with its Early Leader Award, given to a person who has made significant contributions in leadership and service to the field of gifted education and who is in the first 10 years of his or her career. Read MoreOct 28, 2015
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Depression intervention for at-risk youth shows sustained effects
A new study finds that a cognitive-behavioral prevention program yielded sustained positive effects for youth at risk for depression. Read MoreOct 13, 2015
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Depression runs in the family, but it may be preventable
A Vanderbilt study is showing that early intervention may be the key to stopping the depression cycle in families. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Lubinski honored with Mensa Lifetime Achievement Award
David Lubinski co-directs the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth, a 50-year longitudinal study of more than 5,000 highly talented individuals. Read MoreJul 17, 2015
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Study: Feedback can hinder kids’ math outcomes
When doing math, some children do worse on subsequent problems after receiving feedback. Read MoreJun 11, 2015
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Vanderbilt University honors 28 as emeriti faculty
Twenty-eight retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 8, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 8, 2015