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Enhancing

Educational Opportunities for All

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Advancing

Knowledge about the Science of Learning

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Partnering

with Educators to Accelerate Improvement

Tim Nokes-Malach and research group

Preparing

the Next Generation of Learning Researchers

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Contributing

to Pitt, Pittsburgh, and the Well-being of our Region

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Connecting

at Home and Abroad

LRDC Mission

Understanding learning. Improving education.

The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) is dedicated to advancing knowledge about the science of learning and improving education practice and opportunities for all.

Five Dimensions of Our Mission »

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Research to Practice:
The LRDC Learning Sciences Video Series

Highlighting the importance of research for improving classroom environments, this exciting new video series aims to improve learning outcomes for all Pitt Students.

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Addressing Complex Challenges in Teaching & Learning...

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Our Research

Dr. Nokes-Malach and research group

Research Training

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Education Improvement

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Equity

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Connections & Contributions

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Alumni

Our Research Areas

Cognitive & Neural Foundations of Learning Developmental Processes & Outcomes Educational Opportunities, Equity, & Attainment Improvement Research in Education Informal & Life-long Learning Learning Technology Motivation & Engagement Reading & Language Reasoning, Decision Making, & Argumentation STEM connectivity icon

Events

Mar

20

Reading and Language Group

9:30 - 10:45 AM, 4th Floor Conference Room, Murdoch Building 424

Speaker TBA

Mar

20

Cognitive Talk Series

12:00 - 1:00 PM, 4th Floor Conference Room, Murdoch Building 424

Geoffrey Lizar presents, title TBA. Weiqi Wang presents, title TBA. Lunch will be served at 11:30 on the 4th floor.

Mar

21

CAMeL Meetings

Noon - 1:00 PM Martin Room (Sennott Square) 4128

LRDC Graduate Student Avital Pelakh will be presenting an overview of the Shiny package in R, including how to get stared, a review of fundamental components, tips for dynamic data preparation and more.

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