A joint UCI and UC Riverside study shows "near transfer" predicts "far transfer." “If we can understand how and for whom brain-training apps work, we can improve them to get more out of them than just fun," said Professor Susanne Jaeggi, member of the research team and coauthor of Near transfer to an unrelated N-back task mediates the effect of N-back working memory training on matrix reasoning.

The event focused its efforts on improving knowledge of social services and programs available to support youth and families, and strengthening relationships between professionals for greater coordination and responsiveness to youth needs.

Distinguished Professor George Farkas, whose tenure at UCI began in 2008 and extensive career spanned 50 years, retired to "emeritus on recall" status in spring. Among many of his contributions to the field of sociology and educational research, he was one of the first to identify that school achievement gaps emerge in early childhood.

The BAP, offered through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) + Credential Program, allows candidates to add a Bilingual Authorization to their Multiple Subject Credential, equipping MAT students to successfully teach in dual immersion programs.

During Teacher Appreciation Week in early May, the UCI Teacher Academy hosted Dr. Howard at the Inspiring Talk for Educators webinar which honored teachers for their commitment to K-12 youth.

Parliament members of the German state were introduced to the lab and its effort working toward computer science education for all. “We feel that if you wait until high school for computer education, it’s too late,” said DLL Director and Professor Mark Warschauer. “By then kids’ identities, their interests, their capacities are already developed."

Doctoral graduate Sirui Wan's research findings suggest parents could think about whether they want their children to specialize early or explore what could be a more diverse academic potential.

Mariya Vodyanyk's Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of a Novel, Integrative Art-Based Intervention to Promote Visuospatial Reasoning and Well-Being in Older Adults is one of eight early-stage research projects selected for the award. Professor Susanne Jaeggi is PI; Vodyanyk is Co-I.

The fellowship committee selected Alexandria Weaver based on her academic research, extracurricular activities, and participation and experience in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Guicheng "Ariel" Tan plans to use the scholarship to support her professional development, with an eye towards her grad school application journey and to strengthen her study design.

More than 70 attendees engaged with the 35 students/student groups who presented their work at the 5^th annual symposium.

“Students’ Engagement and Motivation in Number Ball” focused on Jessica P. Lopez Perez's work with second-grade teachers to create a playful learning landscape using Number Ball, which was designed to provide K-2 students with additional opportunities to build fluency with whole numbers.

The award recognizes Valery Vigil’s accomplishments and contributions to the Diverse Educational Community and Doctoral Experience, including her leadership of the DECADE council.

The UCI Womxn’s Center for Success bestowed the honor on Stephanie Reyes-Tuccio. The award recognizes her significant contribution to the UCI community.

The project donated the items to the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, a middle school that serves military families in the Colorado Springs area.