The NL3 Lab starts a new study of the reading brain in children with and without hearing loss. Based on current behavioral studies, it remains unknown whether children with hearing loss (CHL) use neural processes that are similar to those used by children with typical hearing (CTH) while learning to read. The specific neural…
Read MoreTitle: The Reading Brain – White matter development in children at risk for dyslexia Abstract: Developmental dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic basis. Previous studies observed white matter alterations in the left posterior brain regions in adults and school age children with dyslexia. However, no study yet has examined the development of…
Read MoreThe College of Education and Human Science (CEHS) offers a scholar enhancement program which helps new faculty members navigator academic career. A team of 14 faculties went to Washington, DC and aimed to meet many officers from different funding agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institution of Health (NIH), and Institute of Educational…
Read MoreThe Spring Research Fair (Undergraduate Research Conference) was held on April 11, 2018 at the Nebraska Union. UCare students Laura Munn, Ellie Watkins and Nicole Walters presented their research poster titled “Brain connectivity related to executive function in children with and without a familial risk for dyslexia”. They were able to present their findings as…
Read MoreDr. Wang’s proposal titled “Identifying Neural and Behavioral Characteristics of Reading in Children with Hearing Loss” was favorably reviewed and awarded $10,000.00 from the Layman Fund, held at the University of Nebraska Foundation. The Layman Award project period will be from May 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019. Dr. Wang’s application to the Layman Seed…
Read MoreBefore Christmas, the NL3 Wang lab had a gathering party at China Buffet & Monogolian Grille to celebrate the end of the year of 2017 and welcome 2018. Photo Gallery:
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