Psychology And Human Development
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Harry Potter-themed psychology class travels to England
Harry Potter was the theme of a unique undergraduate psychology class taught by two Vanderbilt professors in Oxford, England over spring break, March 1-9. Read MoreMar 20, 2014
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Peabody faculty recognized for public influence in ‘Ed Week’ ranking
Members of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development faculty were named in the 2014 Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings, which recognizes university-based academics who are contributing substantially to public debates about K-12 and higher education. Read MoreJan 8, 2014
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Are gifted children getting lost in the shuffle?
Gifted children are likely to be the next generation's innovators and leaders—yet the exceptionally smart are often invisible in the classroom, according to a 30-year study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt's Peabody College. Read MoreJan 6, 2014
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Math education expert selected for NGA roundtable
Peabody's Bethany Rittle-Johnson was one of a select group of education professionals invited to participate in the National Governors Association Expert Roundtable for Strengthening Early Mathematics Education. Read MoreDec 3, 2013
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Autism speeds motion perception
Children with autism spectrum disorder are better at perceiving the motion of certain objects than are typically developing children their age. Read MoreJun 7, 2013
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Sponsored Research grants for March
The Division of Sponsored Research received notification in March that the following grants in excess of $25,000 had been awarded: Julie A. Adams, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has received an award in the amount of $25,000 by the Department of Defense for “Expeditionary Capabilities Consortium: Urban Operations Laboratory.”… Read MoreApr 22, 2011