How Science Is Key to Building a Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Daryl Greenfield
Thursday, 13 Apr 2017 at 7:00 pm – Reiman Ballroom, Alumni Center
Daryl Greenfield is Professor of Psychology & Pediatrics at the University of Miami, where he has focused on how preschool science education can improve school readiness. His work has included developing and evaluating early science programs as well as touchscreen computer-adaptive science assessments for both English and Spanish speaking children. Greenfield was the invited speaker on early science at the 2016 White House summit on STEM in early childhood. His work combines research, policy and practice and has been supported by both federal and private funding. Barbara E. Mound Hansen Lecture in Early Childhood EducationCosponsored By:
- Barbara E. Mound Hansen Lecture Fund
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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