News related to the Developmental Science program.
Welcome Dr. Kate Nussenbaum!
The Department is pleased to welcome new faculty member Dr. Kate Nussenbaum. Dr. Nussenbaum is the Director of the Computation, Learning, & Development Lab and joins us as part of the Developmental Science and Brain, Behavior, and Cognition Programs.
Jay Wilson Discusses Autism Research on WBGH’s Basic Black Program
PBS PhD student Jay Wilson appeared on WBGH’s Basic Black program to discuss his Autism research. Jay is mentored by PBS Profs. Helen Tager-Flusberg and Kristin Long.
PBS Associate Professor Peter Blake discusses the factors that influence risk-taking by children
PBS Associate Professor Peter Blake discusses the factors that influence risk-taking by children. From the article: Some kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children’s environments help shape their willingness to take a gamble? A new study from researchers in Boston University’s Social Development […]
Congratulations to PBS Professor Emerita Jean Berko Gleason on the forthcoming publication of the 10th edition of The Development of Language
Congratulations to PBS Professor Emerita Jean Berko Gleason on the forthcoming publication of the 10th edition of The Development of Language.
PBS Professor Emerita Jean Berko Gleason interviewed on modeling politeness behaviors for children
Melinda Moyer recently interviewed PBS Professor Emerita Jean Berko Gleason on modeling politeness behaviors for children.
PBS Announces Two New Graduate Research Awards for Research on the Psychology, Health and Well-Being of Minoritized Individuals or Groups
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is pleased to announce that it has established two annual $2500 Boston University graduate research awards for projects related to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI). The awards will support research on the psychology, health and well-being of minoritized individuals or groups. Two of these awards are offered […]
Helen Tager-Flusberg Named to HHS Autism Committee
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences Professor Helen Tager-Flusberg was named to the Inter-Agency Autism Coordinating Committee, of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Helen Tager-Flusberg Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
PBS Professor Helen Tager-Flusberg has won the Lifetime Achievement Award of the International Society for Autism Research. Congratulations!
Kimberly Saudino and Nicholas Wagner Featured in The Brink
PBS Professors Kimberly Saudino and Nicholas Wagner were recently profiled in The Brink, discussing their work on emotional development in children. Interested in what your young child’s behavior could mean for their future? The article explores what early callous-unemotional (CU) behaviors might mean for your child’s adult behavior.
Deborah Kelemen Featured in The Brink
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Deborah Kelemen was recently featured in The Brink, where she talks about her work designing evidence-based, kid-friendly learning tools to teach children about COVID-19.