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Dr. Kurt Fischer: A Tribute

Professor Kurt Fischer changed my professional life. If you’re reading this blog, odds are good he helped change yours as well. Throughout most of the 20th century, teachers, psychologists, and neuroscientists had little to say to one another. Even psychology



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Revisiting Our San Francisco Conference

I had planned to write a post describing our most recent conference, last weekend in San Francisco (“where every day is cardio day”). However, one of our attendees — Mark Barrett — got there first. I thought he did such



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TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE THE BRAIN SCIENCE OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND CURIOSITY

MEDIA ADVISORY January 29, 2017 Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected]   THE SCIENCE OF INNOVATION: TEACHING STUDENTS TO THINK, CREATE, INNOVATE, IMAGINE, AND INSPIRE WHAT: With jobs becoming increasingly automated, it has become more important than ever for



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The 2017 Transforming Education Through Neuroscience Award Was Presented on Sunday at the Learning & the Brain® Educational Conference in Boston

Dr. Daniel T. Willingham from the University of Virginia was presented with the “2017 Transforming Education Through Neuroscience Award” for his contributions to the field of Mind, Brain, and Education during the Learning & the Brain® educational conference in Boston,



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TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE WAYS TO CREATE ENGAGING SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE

MEDIA ADVISORY October 23, 2017 Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected] MERGING MINDS & TECHNOLOGY: TRANSFORM SCHOOLS WITH NEUROSCIENCE, ROBOTS, MAKERSPACES, AND VIRTUAL REALITY WHAT: Neuroscience and technology are merging to transform schools, eliminating rows of desks, teacher-centered instruction,



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TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE WAYS TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTION, MOTIVATION AND MINDSETS THROUGH SCIENTIFICALLY BASED STRATEGIES

MEDIA ADVISORY January 30, 2017   Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected]   THE SCIENCE OF HOW WE LEARN: ENGAGING MEMORY, MOTIVATION, MINDSETS, MAKING AND MASTERY WHAT: Next month, a distinguished group of cognitive scientists, psychologists and innovative educators will



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The 2016 Transforming Education Through Neuroscience Award Was Presented on Saturday at the Learning & the Brain® Educational Conference in Boston

Boston, MA – Dr. Kou Murayama from the University of Reading was presented with the “2016 Transforming Education Through Neuroscience Award” for his contributions to the field of Mind, Brain and Education during the Learning & the Brain® educational conference in



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TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE WAYS TO EMPOWER AND ENGAGE STUDENTS IN CIVICS, SCHOOL, AND REAL-WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING

MEDIA ADVISORY October 25, 2016 Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected] ENGAGED, EMPOWERED MINDS: USING BRAIN SCIENCE TO EDUCATE ETHICAL 21ST CENTURY CITIZENS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS WHAT: Mind, brain and developmental researchers have found that students who feel empowered and



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TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE WAYS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION BY CULTIVATING CREATIVITY AND CURIOSITY FOR LEARNING

MEDIA ADVISORY March 24, 2016 Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected] THE SCIENCE OF IMAGINATION: CULTIVATING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN OUR SCHOOLS WHAT: Researchers in cognitive neuroscience and psychology have shown that imaginative play, creativity and curiosity are essential



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TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE WAYS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION BY CULTIVATING CREATIVITY AND CURIOSITY FOR LEARNING

MEDIA ADVISORY March 24, 2016 Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected] THE SCIENCE OF IMAGINATION: CULTIVATING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN OUR SCHOOLS WHAT: Researchers in cognitive neuroscience and psychology have shown that imaginative play, creativity and curiosity are essential



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