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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

Apr

18

CAMeL Meetings

Noon - 1:00 PM, Baker Hall 360B (CMU)

Kirk Brown presents, "Multilevel Modeling."

Apr

19

ISP AI Forum

12:30-1:30 PM, 5317 Sennott Square

Nickolas Littlefield and Yushui Han will present. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Apr

19

Center for Philosophy of Science Annual Lecture Series

3:30 - 6:30 PM, Adolf Grünbaum Memorial Lecture, or Zoom

Thomas Icard presents, "Causal Abstraction and Computational Explanation" Zoom link here.

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