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Remembrance
Remembering Robert Glaser
Robert Glaser, founding director of the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Pittsburgh, passed away on February 4, 2012. ... More>
The Road to Language Learning Is Iconic
Languages are highly complex systems and yet most children seem to acquire language easily, even in the absence of formal instruction. New research on young children’s use of British Sign Language (BSL) sheds light on some of the mechanisms that may endow children with this amazing ability. ... More>
Convention Video: Developmental Predictors of Linguistic Complexity in a Narrative Task
The cameras are rolling at the APS 24th Annual Convention in Chicago, Illinois Manya Jyotishi from Hunter College presented her research during Poster Session VII on Friday May 25. ... More>
Cover Story
Speaking Your Mind
Being bilingual affects not only the way you speak, but the way you think, feel, and respond to the world. ... More>
Observer Article
Lexicon in the Laboratory
APS Fellow and word guru Steven Pinker recommends six articles for researchers who want to read up on the latest in language science. ... More>
