Tag: children
-
Justin Yates, Northern Kentucky University – ADHD and Substance Abuse
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Kids with ADHD could be at risk as they grow older. Justin Yates, professor of psychological sciences, discusses medication and addiction issues. Dr. Yates first taught at Northern Kentucky University in 2012 and during the 2013-2014 academic year as an instructor before being hired as an Assistant Professor in 2014.…
-
Christopher Brown, University of Texas at Austin – Playtime in Kindergarten
Kindergarten is now more structured with less time for play. Today on The Academic Minute: Christopher P. Brown, professor in the department of curriculum at the University of Texas at Austin, examines whether this is a good thing for kids. Christopher P. Brown is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education and…
-
Vanessa LoBue, Rutgers University – The Importance of Face Time for Children
Do babies also like to look at good looking people? Vanessa LoBue, assistant professor of psychology at Rutgers University, explores infant’s preferences. Dr. LoBue is interested in the development of infants and young children in multiple domains, including emotional, cognitive, and perceptual. She received her B.S. at Carnegie Mellon University where she worked as an…
-
Ameae Walker, University of California Riverside – Vaccinating Babies Against Tuberculosis
How do you better vaccinate a newborn against tuberculosis? Ameae Walker, professor of biomedical sciences at the University of California Riverside, describes a new treatment option. Research in my laboratory is concerned with the growth factor activities of the hormone prolactin. These growth factor activities occur in many tissues including the pituitary, breast, endocrine pancreas,…
-
Nicole Gardner-Neblett, University of North Carolina – Storytelling and African-American Children
Can telling stories help improve literacy? Nicole Gardner-Neblett, research assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, explores how African-American children benefit from this activity. Nicole Gardner-Neblett, Ph.D., is an Investigator at FPG Child Development Institute and Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of…
-
Sandee McClowry, NYU – Insights in Early Education
Shy, grumpy, social, hard-working — it’s not about changing children’s personalities. This is especially important in the classroom, as children who are shy or disruptive in school may be at risk for poor academic achievement. Sandee McClowry, professor of counseling psychology at New York University. shows how adapting to students’ needs and playing on their strengths…
-
Matt Lapierre, UNC Wilmington – Marketing to Kids
There’s a wide array of kid’s products and videos claiming to be educational. Matt Lapierre, assistant professor of communications at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, examines the effectiveness of marketing in spite of the lack of observable results. Matt Lapierre is an assistant professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.…