Psychology And Human Development

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Mar 20, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jan 8, 2014

  • kids in class

    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 More

    Jan 6, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Dec 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 More

    Jun 7, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Apr 22, 2011