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The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) is dedicated to advancing knowledge about the science of learning and improving education practice and opportunities for all.
Research to Practice:
The LRDC Learning Sciences Video Series
Highlighting the importance of research for improving classroom environments, this exciting new video series aims to improve learning outcomes for all Pitt Students.
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Events
Apr
16
The Center for Philosophy of Science Lunch Time Talks
Noon - 1:30 PM, Cathedral of Learning 11th Floor,
Saira Khan, The Center for Philosophy of Science's Postdoctoral Fellow, presents, "A Commitment Account of Norm Externalisation"
Apr
16
Emergentism, Ecosystem and Expertise Talk Series
9:00 AM, ONLINE
Evelina Fedorenko, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, presents "The Language system in the broader Landscape of the Human Brain." Zoom registration here.
Apr
17
Reading and Language Talk
9:30 - 10:45 AM, Murdoch Building Room 424
Scott Fraundorf presents, "Feel the Noise: Syntactic Processing in the Face of Anomalous or Unfamiliar Structures"