Fall 2013

• James Pellegrino, UIC: “Proficiency in Science: Assessment Challenges and Opportunities”. October 15, 4:00 pm, Hamilton Library – Weiss Hall. Hosted by Nora Newcombe.

Spring 2014

• Denes Szucs, University of Cambridge, UK: “Testing theories of developmental dyscalculia.” January 29, 2:30 pm, Kiva Auditorium – Ritter Hall. Co-sponsored by the Neuroscience Program. Hosted by Nora Newcombe.

• Carl Wieman, Nobel Laureate, discussed improving science instruction through a scientific method. This series was co-sponsored by Temple’s Teaching and Learning Center, the Colleges of Science & Technology, Engineering and Education, and the Temple Institute for Learning and Education Sciences (TILES). February 12, 2014.

• Barbara Landau, Johns Hopkins University: “Genes, brains, and spatial representation:Evidence from Williams syndrome.” April 1, 4:00 pm, Hamilton Library – Weiss Hall.  Hosted by Nora Newcombe.