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    Interview with Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl and Dr. Andrew N. Meltzoff

    Jul 15, 2020

    The first five years of life are the most critical for learning. As children are using technology earlier and more frequently than ever, ALOUD tackles the neuroscience of screen time […]



    “Do Children Soak Up Language Like Sponges?”

    Jun 26, 2020

    Teach them while they’re young! Read about an expat’s experience with their child picking up Spanish and Catalan. Click below:  



    “What We’re Learning About Online Learning”

    Jun 16, 2020

    “Students tend to learn less efficiently than usual in online courses, as a rule, and depending on the course. But if they have a facilitator or mentor on hand, someone […]



    “For a Day, Scientists Pause Science to Confront Racism”

    Jun 10, 2020

    “We need to rethink what scientific collaborations should look like. Black people need a seat at the table.” An important discussion in the science community. Read why science is going […]



    “The gender gap in tech isn’t set in stone”

    Jun 03, 2020

    Here’s a gem from the past: “[…]we found that, from a young age, American children form the belief that boys are better than girls in these technological subjects.” How can […]



    “Why vote-by-mail may not save our elections from the virus’ disruption”

    May 17, 2020

     Although our program with Kim Zetter would have been this month, you can still learn about her work in cybersecurity! What does vote-by-mail mean in the time of COVID-19?



    “How Chinese Spies Got the N.S.A.’s Hacking Tools, and Used Them for Attacks”

    May 06, 2020

    A blast from the past: take a look at Eric Chien’s cybersecurity work with Symantec that delved into the world of cyberweapons.



    “A New Front for Nationalism: The Global Battle Against a Virus”

    Apr 10, 2020

    Here’s an interesting article on the recent interplay between science and nationalism:



    “Bad News Wrapped in Protein: Inside the Coronavirus Genome”

    Apr 03, 2020

    Carl Zimmer along with Jonathan Corum takes another deep dive—and again with incredible illustrations—in COVID 19’s genome:



    “How Coronavirus Hijacks Your Cells”

    Mar 13, 2020

    An incredible explanation of COVID-19 (pictures included!) by former ALOUD on Science speaker Carl Zimmer:



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