Carnegie Mellon University
—
—
—
Search
Search
Search this site only
Department of Psychology
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
›
Department of Psychology
›
News
›
2016
› April
How the Brain Repurposes Itself To Learn Science
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
How the Brain Repurposes Itself To Learn Science
The human brain was initially used for basic survival tasks. Yet, 200,000 years later, the same brain is able to learn abstract concepts, like momentum, energy and gravity, which have only been formally defined in the last few centuries.New CMU research has uncovered how the brain is able to acquire brand new types of ideas, and the findings could be used to improve science instruction.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The Klatzky Lab
Professor Roberta Klatzky's research seeks to link people's sensory capabilities to technology, emulating real-world tactile experiences through the use of haptic devices.
Home
100th Anniversary
Contact Us
Dietrich College