Join me for a live Ask Me Anything TODAY (June 16 at 5pm ET) about the science of learning, including my colleagues Dr. @veronicayan.bsky.social, Dr. Janell Blunt, and Dr. Michelle Rivers. PLUS, we'll be making an exciting announcement about our book! #EduSky #LTHE berklee.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Challenging findings for a widespread notion that desirable difficulties need to be difficult. It turns out that interleaving feels easier if leaners just understand their learning objective: detecting key differences between categories. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d... with @veronicayan.bsky.social

Various opportunities for development and training in Science of Learning and more! In the past few weeks, I have put out several calls, so here's a quick summary of opportunities:

Application for the LONESTAR has been extended to February 8th! This is such a great group of folks and it's a very dynamic and collaborative meeting, with projects getting developed together! (Note though the focus is on Texas-based researchers, we also welcome others who are interested).

Veronica Yan@veronicayan.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The application form for the LONESTAR [Un]Conference on Strategic Learning is now open! Deadline is Feb 1st. Apply at: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...

We're hiring a professional track faculty, particular focus in developmental psychology! apply.interfolio.com/180481

🚨 📣 Summer Fellows Program Call for undergraduates interested in education research: What are the barriers to effective learning in college? How can we support motivated learning? For more details, visit: sites.edb.utexas.edu/slam/fellows/ #cogscisky #edusky #academicsky #psychscisky

The application form for the LONESTAR [Un]Conference on Strategic Learning is now open! Deadline is Feb 1st. Apply at: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...

LONESTAR

Learner-Oriented iNnovations to Enhance Self-regulation and Teaching: Association of Researchers

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Veronica Yan@veronicayan.bsky.social · 8mo ago

SAVE THE DATE! I am excited to announce the 4th annual LONESTAR (un)Conference on Strategic Learning, to be hosted at Texas state University in San Marcos on May 19-20, 2026. Applications to attend will open on Jan 15, 2026 and close on Feb 1st, 2026 For more: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...

SAVE THE DATE! I am excited to announce the 4th annual LONESTAR (un)Conference on Strategic Learning, to be hosted at Texas state University in San Marcos on May 19-20, 2026. Applications to attend will open on Jan 15, 2026 and close on Feb 1st, 2026 For more: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...

LONESTAR

Learner-Oriented iNnovations to Enhance Self-regulation and Teaching: Association of Researchers

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After more than 8 years living in the American South, I finally used "all y'all" in regular conversation.

Start of a new annual tradition at Psychonomics -- joint lab dinner with Paulo Carvalho's lab, Ben Motz's lab, and my lab!

It's one of my favorite times of the year! And I'm so so proud of my SLAM Lab grads who did a fantastic job presenting the cool projects they've each been working on.! @psychonomicsociety.bsky.social FYI @stephanyrea.bsky.social is on the job market.

The title doesn't match the topic of the podcast, which is more about how GenAI can replace desirable difficulties and other productive challenges, subverting learning and meaning-making. It also sounds like a rundown of the ideas and concepts I teach in my classes! #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

Frictionless and Forgettable: How Tech Undermines Friendship and Creativity

Podcast Episode · PsyberSpace: Understand Your World · 09/29/2025 · 24m

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The U.S. government has shut down after failing to reach a budget deal, leaving federal funding for R&D in 2026 endangered. The U.S. House and Senate have so far rejected proposed deep cuts to R&D funding, but they must continue to push to pass full-year appropriations bills. https://bit.ly/4nwaPsl

Last chance to register for our workshop THIS THURSDAY, August 14! 5 cognitive scientists, 50+ teachers, informal discussion, and back-to-school teaching tips. Group discount (5 or more): 15% off! @veronicayan.bsky.social @lkfazio.bsky.social #EduSky scienceoflearningworkshop.eventbrite.com

ICYMI: Join me for a back-to-school workshop on the science of learning on Thursday, August 14 on Zoom, with @veronicayan.bsky.social and @lkfazio.bsky.social. We're cognitive scientists AND teachers. Early bird: Get $10 off if you register by this Friday! www.eventbrite.com/e/science-of... #EduSky

As someone who uses the em-dash a lot in their own writing, I really hate that it's supposedly the "tell" for generative AI!! 😫

Exciting announcement 🚨! Come to our Science of Learning workshop and with not just one but FIVE cognitive scientists and teachers: Drs Janell Blunt, Shana Carpenter, Pooja Agarwal, Lisa Fazio, and myself. Aug 14 (early bird reg by 8/10) #edusky #teacherlife #k12 #highered

Pooja K. Agarwal@retrievelearn.bsky.social · last yr.

Ready to strengthen students' long-term learning? Gain practical tips from cognitive scientists who are also teachers! Join me, @lkfazio.bsky.social, and @veronicayan.bsky.social for a workshop on August 14. Early bird: Register by August 8 for $10 off! www.eventbrite.com/e/science-of... #EduSky

Come and work with me and my colleagues. We're nice!

samuel mehr@mehr.nz · last yr.

the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago is hiring SIX faculty. open area Otago is the second-largest research university in New Zealand, and, among other nice things, is located near some of the best wineries on the planet www.seek.co.nz/job/85709111

New paper with Allison Zengilowski, Abubakir Siedahmed, @veronicayan.bsky.social, and Neil Heffernan at Learning at Scale published today: "Encouraging Metacognitive Reflection through Prompts in a Computer-Based Learning Platform: Failure to Find a Benefit in a Large-Scale Randomized Trial"

the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago is hiring SIX faculty. open area Otago is the second-largest research university in New Zealand, and, among other nice things, is located near some of the best wineries on the planet www.seek.co.nz/job/85709111

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor - Psychology Job in North Dunedin, Otago - SEEK

The University of Otago’s Department of Psychology is a highly ranked, internationally respected hub of research and teaching excellence.

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These funds could sustain the National Science Foundation for 17 years and make the US a great country. Instead, they'll be used to terrorize people in the US.

ICE Set to Vastly Expand Its Reach With New Funds

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According to this Supreme Court, President Biden's Department of Education was exceeding its power by trying to forgive peoples' student loans. President Trump, on the other hand, has the power to just completely dismantle the entire Education Department.

Mark Joseph Stern@mjsdc.bsky.social · last yr.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to move forward with the abolition of the Department of Education. It gives no explanation for its order. All three liberals dissent. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25... From Sotomayor's dissent:

NEW: Concepts and skills in real life are like a tie-dyed t-shirt: all mixed up. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/i... Get tips from Dr. Veronica Yan (@veronicayan.bsky.social) on how to use interleaving. Mix up concepts, problem sets, vocabulary words, etc. All student ages, all subject areas.

Like a tie-dyed shirt: Mix it up with interleaving and boost learning

Get tips from cognitive scientist Dr. Veronica Yan , the world’s leading expert on interleaving . Boost student learning by mixing up concepts : problem sets, vocabulary words, different types of s...

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The undergrad Cognitive Studies major at Indiana is a model for the field and is now on the chopping block bc enrollment is under the state's new guidelines

Rebecca Spang@rlspang.bsky.social · last yr.

IU has the oldest Folklore Department in the country--no longer a major. Cognitive Science? gone! PhD programs also sacrificed. Full list here: www.in.gov/che/files/In...

This is where I really wish there was a better way to bookmark things on bluesky

Akira Miyake@amiyake.bsky.social · last yr.

If you teach cognitive psychology or related topics & are willing to share your favorite teaching resources (e.g., demos, videos), please reply to/quote this post, tag me in a new post, or send me email. I'll compile them, share the list, & keep updating it this summer. Let's inspire each other!

Here's the link to @mattcrumplab.bsky.social's amazing website for his introductory cognitive psychology class, which includes virtually everything, including the free textbook he's written: "Instances of Cognition." Check it out!

Matt Crump@mattcrumplab.bsky.social · last yr.

Thanks for collecting these resources @amiyake.bsky.social To add to the pile, I put most of my intro to cognition course (syllabus, slides, free textbook, assignments) on this website: www.crumplab.com/cognition/ Everything is licensed on Creative Commons, feel free to copy, reuse, etc.

And @veronicayan.bsky.social giving their J. Don Read Early Career Winner Talk! Congratulations again from us all t #sarmac2025!

J Don Reed early career winner @veronicayan.bsky.social giving her award address at #sarmac2025. College is a really important time for students to develop skills of self-regulated learning. Students have a lot of supports for their learning in high school- much more on their own in college. 1/

A wonderful plenary talk from Early Career award winner @veronicayan.bsky.social - pictured with her proud nominator @lkfazio.bsky.social and @officialsarmac.bsky.social Awards Committee member @aminamemon.bsky.social

PhD studentship available in developmental cognitive neuroscience, in Cambridge - please publicise. Open to women candidates, as the student will be based at Newnham College.

Duncan Astle@duncanastle.bsky.social · last yr.

Funded PhD opportunity with @sjblakemore.bsky.social and I, at Cambridge. We are looking for someone interested in developmental science, to start in the coming academic year. Please share it with anyone you think might be interested (see details attached 😁). drive.google.com/file/d/1RIvg...