Education and Psychology

little boy with cochlear implant interacting with his teacher
April 26, 2018

Remote microphone system helps increase vocabulary of children with hearing loss

Children with hearing loss who use remote microphone systems (RMS) at home have access to about 42 percent more words each day, providing a critical boost to vocabulary and language learning, a Vanderbilt study has found.

By Matt Batcheldor
January 15, 2018

Vanderbilt leads study investigating impact of theatre on youth with autism

By VUMC News and Communications
November 21, 2017

‘Mind’s eye blink’ proves ‘paying attention’ is not just a figure of speech

Vanderbilt psychologists have discovered that when you shift your attention from one place to another, your brain ‘blinks’—or experiences momentary gaps in perception.

By VUMC News and Communications
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January 19, 2017

GRE may be poor predictor of science success: study

Since it was created in 1949, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) has been one of the most widely used requirements for admission to U.S. graduate schools. As a predictor of performance and success in graduate school, however, the exam is not without its critics.

By Bill Snyder
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December 13, 2016

Broken shoulder leads to carpal tunnel syndrome surgery study

After injuring his shoulder, a psychology professor collaborated with his orthopedic surgeon on a study to see how quickly patients regained their typing speed after carpal tunnel surgery.

By VUMC News and Communications
social worker listening to a client, sitting at table and taking notes
December 12, 2016

Type of psychotherapy matters in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

A new study has found that the type of psychotherapy used to treat the gastrointestinal disorder irritable bowel syndrome makes a difference in improving patients’ daily functioning.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 19, 2016

School for Science and Math honors 23 MNPS seniors

The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt honored 23 high school students from five Metro Nashville Public Schools.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 9, 2016

Erik Carter serves as expert speaker at Congressional briefing

Changing post-school pathways of youth and young adults with severe disabilities was the focus of Erik Carter’s presentation at a Congressional briefing.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 19, 2016

Obama names Vanderbilt’s Chris Lemons among extraordinary early-career scientists

President Barack Obama has named Vanderbilt researcher Christopher J. Lemons among the recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. It is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 28, 2015

Psychotherapies have long-term benefit for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome

A new meta-analysis has found that the beneficial effects of using psychological therapy to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are not only short term but are also long lasting.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 24, 2015

Vanderbilt researcher speaks to White House on ending segregation for people with intellectual disabilities

Erik Carter spoke about ending segregation in education and beyond during an invited presentation at a gathering of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 24, 2015

Next Steps at Vanderbilt takes huge leap forward thanks to federal grant

Tennessee’s first postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities, Next Steps at Vanderbilt, will expand significantly thanks to new federal funding.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 3, 2015

Study to compare benefits of bariatric surgery methods

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers are participating in a national study to compare the health benefits and safety of three main methods of bariatric, or weight-loss surgery.
By Bill Snyder
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