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Carrie Clark, assistant professor of educational psychology, is using functional MRI technology to explore children’s brain activity while they learn mathematics.

Researchers factoring in how children learn mathematics

February 6, 2019

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

Second season of Faculty 101 opens Feb. 11

February 6, 2019

A new study

Study aims to enhance quality of life for rural Nebraska minorities, communities

January 10, 2019

Society & Culture

Children play at the UNL Children's Center. A survey developed by Gallup and the University of Nebraska system’s Buffett Early Childhood Institute, showed that the majority of Nebraskans value and support early care and education for young children.

Campus collaborations advance mission of Buffett Institute

December 14, 2018

Society & Culture

A participant takes an outdoor walk with researchers.

Husker researchers examine outdoor effects on children with autism

December 6, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

Society & Culture

Nancy Gonzales

Cross-disciplinary research is focus of CYFS Signature Event

September 3, 2018

Nebraska's Julie Tippens is researching how Congolese refugees, particularly elders, are faring in Tanzania's urban environments.

Tippens explores well-being among African refugees

March 20, 2018

From right, evaluators Michelle Howell Smith, Susan Pense and Leslie Hawley provide feedback to teachers and school personnel participating in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Design Challenge.

Researchers evaluate rural Nebraska after-school programs

February 20, 2018

Society & Culture

Find a Researcher

Database to enhance early childhood research collaboration

February 5, 2018

Society & Culture

Amanda Moen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln doctoral student in school psychology, has developed a measure to assess how preschool teachers rate their effectiveness at building family-school relationships.

Student project assesses teachers' confidence in family engagement

January 23, 2018

Society & Culture

Natalie Koziol and Abbie Raikes

Researchers examine global tools that measure childhood learning

December 13, 2017

Society & Culture

Christina Fernandez, a pediatrician with the Creighton University Medical Center, examines a child. A partnership that included researchers from four Nebraska universities shows promise in assisting parents with early childhood obesity.

Researchers develop family-centered approach to address child obesity

December 5, 2017

Society & Culture