We aspire to train the next generation of learning and educational scientists, to contribute to the well-being of our region, to advance the mission of the University of Pittsburgh and to have a broad and global reach of our impact on learning and education
It is with great enthusiasm that I begin my tenure as the new Director of the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), only the fourth person in this role in LRDC's 60-year history.
In today's higher education environment, centers such as LRDC must be laser focused on a set of key strategic priorities and develop collaborations that leverage the resources of others on behalf of these priorities. Along with LRDC's stellar scholars and researchers, I wholeheartedly welcome that challenge. Moreover, I believe, as a community, we can increase the impact of our work to advance human progress and strengthen learning opportunities for all by informing practices and policies at the local, state, and national levels.
The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) advances the science of learning by bringing together researchers from the cognitive, developmental, social, educational, and computational sciences. See our Mission Statement.
An important factor in LRDC's success is the joint appointments of its faculty members in other units of the University and our strong connection to the School of Education. Today, faculty members hold joint primary appointments in departments and schools across campus. These connections throughout the University have allowed faculty and students to work on cross disciplinary learning and education projects while supporting graduate training programs. Read more about LRDC Connections across Campus.
From the start, LRDC's Board of Visitors has been drawn from distinguished scholars and educators who attend to the most important questions confronting the practical, empirical, and theoretical worlds of learning.
Information on the LRDC Board of Visitors
LRDC was housed in the iconic building pictured here from 1974-2020.
The LRDC Communications Department leads and coordinates strategic communications for the Center. We tell the Center's stories and successes to the university and the region.
Visit LRDC Communications, News & Media
Since its establishment in 1963, the Learning Research and Development Center has been a leading interdisciplinary center for research on learning and education.
Read more about LRDC's history
Pittsburgh's industrial past has given way to an enterprising and vibrant present. Today, Pittsburgh has all the charms of a larger city but lacks many of the usual disadvantages. To learn more about Pittsburgh, visit www.coolpgh.pitt.edu.
Parking Options for LRDC, 3420 Forbes Ave.
- For university students, staff or faculty members: Instructions for the ParkMobile app
- Pittsburgh Parking Authority Forbes/Semple Garage
- Metered street parking is available along Forbes and Coltart.
- Pitt's Oakland Parking page lists all parking options available in the Oakland area.
- Getting to the Murdoch building on public transportation: Port Authority of Pittsburgh
- Murdoch building on Google Maps
University of Pittsburgh
Learning Research and Development Center
Office 725A
3420 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-7033
