We specialize in studying the sociocultural context of learning and development. Topics of study include cognitive and social development and early childhood education.
We currently have active research programs examining early STEM learning in informal learning environments such as children’s science museums. For example, we have studied exploration, explanation, and early scientific reasoning in the context of parent-child interaction in children’s museums in three regions of the U.S. We recently built a Research Hub as part of our partnership with Thinkery (Austin Children’s Museum) that includes a laboratory, exhibit prototyping zone, and community resource center. We are currently designing museum exhibits to build STEM habits of mind and support school readiness through a museum-university-community research partnership.
Child Development Projects
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