[MATHLINK] PhD in Learning Sciences!

[nancy c. jordan]

DOCTORAL STUDY IN LEARNING SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Do you want to become an integral part of collaborative research teams dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and families?  Do you want to learn how to translate research findings into effective educational practice?  We welcome excellent students into our PhD program in education with a specialty in Learning Sciences.

The program

·      Bridges education with work in cognitive science, psychology, and human development.

·      Emphasizes communication of research findings with both professional and lay audiences.

·      Builds a rich methodological toolkit for designing and assessing outcomes of investigations relating to learning and instruction and interventions of all types.

·      Focuses on areas such as STEM learning; language, cognitive, and mathematical development; learning disabilities; and the use of technology and media in education. 

·      Provides competitive financial packages for 4 or 5 years of study.

·      Prepares graduates obtain competitive positions at colleges and universities as well research, development, and policy agencies.

·      Is comprised of dedicated and energetic faculty who hold grants from NSF, IES, and private foundations and are eager to mentor students.

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in applying.  For more information please go to www.education.udel.edu/doctoral/phd/ls/.   Contact Professors Nancy Jordan (njordan@ udel.edu), Roberta Golinkoff (Roberta @udel.edu), or Teya Rutherford (teomara at udel.edu).

 

Our strong faculty hold grants from NIH, NSF, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), and private foundations and are eager to mentor students.  We financially support our students in good standing for 4-5 years of study.  Our track record for placing our graduates is excellent. 

For more information please go to www.education.udel.edu/doctoral/phd/ls/. 

Please contact us if you have any questions about our program or are interested in applying. Let us know if you will be at the upcoming CDS meeting in Portland and would like to meet with us. Many of our current and former students and fellows will be presenting!

 

Nancy Jordan (njordan@ udel.edu) and Roberta Golinkoff (Roberta @udel.edu)
Nancy C. Jordan
Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education & Professor 

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University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716