FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 8, 2019Brains of girls and boys are similar, producing equal math abilityThere is no gender disparity in how children learn and perform math tasks. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 28, 2019Using visual imagery to find your true passionsUsing visual imagery can help people to develop new interests. When girls visualize activities from a first-person perspective, positive memories associated with participating in that activity return. Researchers say, if applied to scientific activities, visualization could help females to develop a vested interest in STEM subjects. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2019Your brain activity can be used to measure how well you understand a conceptA new deep learning algorithm is able to detect how well a STEM student understands a concept based on their brain activity. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2019Looks Matter When It Comes to Success in STEM, Study ShowsResearchers look into how racially stereotypical appearances and prejudice affect outcomes for students in STEM fields. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 5, 2019Singing for Science: How the Arts Can Help Students Who Struggle MostResearch from Johns Hopkins University provides more evidence that learning with arts-integrated instruction was as good and sometimes better than conventional instruction. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 18, 2018Your Gender May Affect How You Perceive a Woman’s Anxiety in STEMA new study reports males are more likely to attribute anxiety amongst women in STEM classes to being ill prepared for study, while women attribute anxiety to external factors, including gender bias and negative stereotyping. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience NewsPsychology·March 14, 2018Are Barbie Dolls Really That Bad?With a new range of dolls focused on alternative body types and careers, Stacey Bedwell reports Barbie dolls may not have such a negative impact on a child's development after all. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Opinions·June 23, 2016Women in Neuroscience – Can We Have it All?Stacey A. Bedwell explores why females are under represented in the field of neuroscience. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 18, 2016How Genes Can Affect Our Educational Choices and AchievementA new study reports your genes may be responsible for the subjects you choose and educational achievements in higher education. Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 3, 2015Job and Gender May Predict How Many Autistic Traits You Have, Study RevealsAccording to a new study, your gender and whether you work in a STEM job could be a predictor of how many autistic traits you have. Read More
