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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.
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.
Addressing Complex Challenges in Teaching & Learning...
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Events
Apr
30
CNBC Postdoc Seminar
Noon, Mellon Institute Room # 348 or ZOOM
Diana Burk, National Institute of Mental Health, presents, "Computational and neural mechanisms underlying motivation to earn symbolic reinforcers" Zoom link here.
May
2
GenAI and Dialogue: An Idea Lab for Revolutionizing Teaching and Learning
Noon - 4:30 PM, Information Sciences Building, Room 316
Flashtalk presenters will discuss how they’ve used GenAI like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, etc. in their academic work – as either an instructor or a student – regardless of how successful the attempt was. Join us to hear from faculty, staff, and students through 3–5-minute talks about their successes, failures, opportunities, and challenges when using GenAI.
May
6
NVC Cluster Speaker
11:00 AM, Mellon Institute, room 328 or ZOOM
The NVC collaborative cluster will host Ashley Ingiosi, the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University, to present, "Sleeping under the Stars: astroglial contributions to Sleep and Wakefulness." Sign up for lunch here. Zoom link here.