Naomi Aguiar, assistant professor of psychology, co-authored a recently published study on the impact of parasocial relationships in children’s learning and retention of math skills. During the study children were taught basic math skills from a game featuring a familiar character, such as Dora the Explorer, or from a narrative female voice. The study found that children who learned from the familiar character had quicker, more accurate responses to questions in the game. Science Magazine »

Elizabeth Tomaszewski, a junior elementary education major, authored a recent article about the positive environmental impact of deer hunting in Wisconsin. According to Tomaszewski’s research, revenue generated from the sale of deer hunting licenses in Wisconsin provide funding for many DNR programs that work directly to conserve, preserve and restore natural lands in Wisconsin. Peshtigo Times »

UW-Whitewater recently launched the Learning is for Everyone (LIFE) program. The first UW System program of its kind and one of only five in the state, LIFE is designed specifically to serve students ages 18-25 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After identifying the critical need for specialized programing in Wisconsin, UW-Whitewater set out to design a program with ample student supports and specialized instruction while maintaining the full college experience. The Daily Cardinal »