The Lab is directed by Drs. Nora Newcombe and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. Join us in discovering how children from 2 months to 10 years learn about the world they live in. Our labs conduct cutting-edge research on spatial development, memory, language development, reading and the role of play in learning. Our results are published in scientific journals and books. They have also been featured in popular press, including parenting magazines, news reports (ABC, CBS, NBC News & 20/20), and television programs such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. Sign up to learn more about us and about how scientists discover how children teach adults!
LANGUAGE RESEARCH
MEMORY RESEARCH
PLAY RESEARCH
SPACE RESEARCH
LATEST TWEETS:
A deep dive into how a flawed concept is teaching children to be poor readers by @ehanford. Science tells us what contributes to strong reading comprehension... all teachers deserve to know the science of learning.
@ehanford on the science of reading comprehension: “First, a child needs to be able to sound out a word. Second, the child needs to know the meaning of the word she just sounded out.” Teachers deserve to know the science of learning: https://t.co/stTiybosoB
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek @KathyandRo1 joined @whyyradiotimes this morning to discuss #screentime and #play... Check out the segment at the link below:
And now a word on a favorite topic #screentime @whyyradiotimes and why children need to balance time for #play with time for screens https://t.co/X46OMKugG0 #Parents #Brookings #CommonSense
The science of learning has made enormous progress in our understanding of the factors that go into strong reading competence. Now it's time to equip teachers with that knowledge: https://t.co/ub9O7esqxC
PUBLISHED RESEARCH
Our research results have been published in scientific journals and books.
IN THE NEWS
Our findings have been featured in popular press, including parenting magazines, news reports and television programs.
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
For those who want hands-on experience in cutting-edge research, we invite you to explore psychology beyond mere class work!
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
See psychological research in action with diverse opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students.
COLLABORATIVE
We collaborate with outstanding researchers through individual lab and nationwide scene of learning center partnerships.
OUTREACH
We also strive to translate research into practice through outreach with community centers and preschools.
FOR PARENTS
Is your family interested in participating in research? Families like yours visit the infant lab every day— families interested in how children acquire language, develop spatial competence and develop memory skills.
Are you interested in working at the Lab?
We offer opportunities for Prospective Graduate Students and Undergraduate students. We are lucky to have a large research space with wonderfully kind, receptive parents.
INTERNSHIP & JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in exploring psychology beyond mere class work? Do you want go to graduate school? Do you want hands-on experience with cutting-edge research? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Temple University Infant and Child Laboratory might be a great place for you to spend your summer vacation!
