February 2020 News

February 12, 2020
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has selected Professor Scassellati and 11 other top scientists and engineers working in artificial intelligence as...
Children of different ethnicities and gender
February 12, 2020
A child’s ability to pay attention, follow rules, and other non-cognitive abilities is evaluated differently depending on their ethnicity and gender.
Rock formation, Valley of Fire, Nevada
February 10, 2020
Yale announced Feb. 10 that its Department of Geology & Geophysics will change its name to the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
An illustration of a canvaser talking to a woman at her front door
February 7, 2020
Two-way conversations and personal stories may be more effective than talking points or “call-outs” in trying to change people’s views on vulnerable groups.