October 17, 2002
Learning sciences conference set for Oct. 23–26
The UW will play host to the fifth International Conference of the Learning Sciences Oct. 23–26.
The interdisciplinary meeting will bring together researchers from around the world who study a variety of topics associated with human learning, cognition and development. Specific topics include science and mathematics learning, the design of learning environments, educational technology, school reform and teacher learning.
The conference, hosted by the Cognitive Studies in Education program and the Program for Educational Transformation Through Technology, is chaired by Reed Stevens and Philip Bell, assistant professors in the College of Education.
The conference will be at the W Seattle Hotel, 1112 Fourth Ave., in downtown Seattle. For more information about the conference, or to register, visit the event Web site at http://depts.washington.edu/cogstudy/ICLS/ or send e-mail to icls@u.washington.edu.
