LRDC Colloquium Series

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In 2024, the Center initiated the LRDC Colloquium Series as part of its 60th anniversary commemorations. The series features a range of distinguished speakers from a variety of disciplines, bringing unique perspectives on timely topics.

Jennie Grammer

LRDC Colloquium Series: The Human Connection

September 21, 10:00 - 11:30AM, 424 Murdoch
Jennie Grammer, Associate Professor of Education, Faculty Director, UC/CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity and Learning, UCLA

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The LRDC Colloquium Series is free and open to all. Please use the QR code or click here to RSVP for planning purposes.

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Upcoming Talks

 

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Previous Talks

 

Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen, Senior Research Analyst, University of Chicago

Dr. Cohen presented "Effects of Individual Differences, Psychological Inoculation, and Neural Mechanisms on Impacts of False Accusations against Hypothetical Political Candidates", February 2, 2026. 

Michael Cohen on Google Scholar | View Dr. Cohen's presentation

Lisa Fazio

Lisa Fazio, Associate Professor, Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University

Dr. Fazio presented "Correcting False Beliefs: Using the Science of Learning to Improve Misinformation Debunks", on October 6, 2025.

Lisa Fazio on Google Scholar | View Lisa's presentation

Panayiota-Kendeou

Panayiota (Pani) Kendeou, Professor, Psychological Foundations of Education, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Dr. Kendeou presented "Knowledge Revision in the Digital Age," on September 15, 2025. 

Pani Kendeou on Google Scholar | View Dr. Kendeou's presentation

Stephen Hutt

Stephen Hutt is an assistant professor, Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver. Dr. Hutt presented "Mind Reading Machines: Understanding and Responding to Students' Internal States During Learning." 

Stephen Hutt on Google Scholar | View Stephen Hutt's presentation

This talk is co-sponsored by the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems in the School of Computing and Information (SCI).

Sara-Rimm-Kaufman

Sara Rimm-Kaufman, the Commonwealth Professor of Education at the University of Virginia and chair of the Department of Education Leadership, Foundations & Policy, was the inaugural speaker of the 2025 series. Dr. Rimm-Kaufman studies systematic ways that classroom social and psychological experiences are productive (or not productive) environments for child and youth development. She is the author of two books on social and emotional learning in schools. 

Sara E. Rimm-Kaufman on Google Scholar | View Dr. Rimm-Kaufman's presentation