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!
NEW: Zoom Studies from Home
The Temple Infant and Child Lab is now online! Participate with your child from home using Zoom!
State of Remote Learning
Collection Game
Animated Adventures
Preschool-3rd Grade Parents & Teachers
3-8 years old
4-6 years old
Language Research
Memory Research
Play Research
Space Research
LATEST TWEETS:
Check out this recent @PhillyInquirer article on the newly renovated @SmithPlayground Playhouse in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, featuring a quote from lab co-director, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek @KathyandRo1 https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/fairmount-park-smith-playhouse-screen-time-kids-20211128.html
As debate continues on the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” social spending bill, @Bustamante_AS, @KathyandRo1 and co-authors share research showing substantial return on investment for early education. https://brook.gs/3BIeXMZ
From #ChildDevelopment Perspectives (2021): "Beyond counting words: A paradigm shift for the study of #language acquisition," by Lillian R. Masek et. al: https://doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12425
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!
