CUA presents: Women in Science -The Science of Learning and Learning of Science

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The Catholic University of America School of Arts and Sciences presents A Women in Science interactive event featuring Angela McRae, Ph.D., and Nancy E. Adleman, Ph.D.

Learn and Explore

What has science learned about how we learn?

What are the best ways to improve our memory?

What is the role of the brain in learning?

What is the role of motivation in learning science, technology, engineeering, and math (STEM) concepts?

How do teachers help students learn in STEM classes?

How does learning STEM help students in other academic areas?

Angela McRae, Ph.D.

Angela McRae is an expert in human development and educational psychology and an assistant professor of education at CUA where she is the coordinator of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. She is responsible for the development of teacher preparation in the STEM areas, and is the co-organizer of the CUA STEM initiative.

Nancy E. Adleman, Ph.D.

Nancy E. Adleman is a neuro-scientist and assistant professor of psychology at CUA where she is the director of the Cognitive and Affective Neuroimaging Laboratory. She teaches cognitive and biological psychology and is leading in the development of a neuroscience community at CUA.