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The Waisman Early Childhood Program has received notice that its application for accreditation has been approved by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The accreditation process was carried out over the past 12 months and involved a self assessment that was completed by teachers, staff and families, submission of an extensive application, …
Even though we all experience similar emotions, we respond to them in different ways.
When a new mom gazes at her baby, it's not just her mood that lights up - it's also a brain region associated with emotion processing, according to a new UW-Madison study.
Human neural stem cells, exposed in a lab dish to the steroid DHEA, exhibit a remarkable uptick in growth rates, suggesting that the hormone may play a role in helping the brain produce new cells.
How babies learn language is a question Jenny Saffran has spent the early part of her research career investigating.
The article, “The Science of Happiness,” showcases Davidson’s research on the brain mechanisms that underlie emotions. In particular, Davidson has worked with Buddhist Monks, including the Dalai Lama, to document how meditation affects individuals both physically and mentally. Davidson’s lab at the Waisman Center uses state-of-the-art brain imaging technology to trace the emotional geography of …
If Monica Reese opens her front door or leaves her bedroom in the middle of the night, someone knows.
Mark S. Seidenberg, professor of psychology and an investigator in the Communication & Cognitive Processes Unit of the Waisman Center, is one of twenty-nine UW-Madison faculty members identified as the most cited researchers in their fields over two decades.
Gary D. Sandefur and Mark S. Seidenberg, investigators at the Waisman Center, were recently named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The American Association for the Advancement of Science is the world’s largest general scientific society, publisher of Science. AAAS seeks to advance science and innovation throughout the world for the …
The Waisman Center’s Paul White received the 2003 Joyce Erdman Award which is sponsored by the Capital Times Kids Fund. The annual award recognizes a person who excels in working with youth. White heads the Community Ties Program, which provides case management and community training related to individuals with challenging behavior. Paul works directly with …
