The Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia is now also available (with subscription) through the Oxford Handbooks Online web catalog, with all of the same content that is available in the hardcover version, plus links to a variety of other related content. You can find the electronic version of the book here. Don’t forget that there is also a google books preview of the book available here.
New Pictures from Abbie’s Bio 152 Poster Presentation
Our very own Abigail Zellner presented her work in the Biology 152 poster session yesterday, December 12. We took a few pictures of Abbie and her excellent poster, and have added them to our pictures page.
SOE reports on publication of the Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia
The School of Education news page has also released a brief announcement about the publication of the Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia. They quote from the Oxford University Press press release, stating:
Synesthesia is a fascinating phenomenon which has captured the imagination of scientists and artists alike. This inherited condition gives rise to a kind of ‘merging of the senses,’ and so for those who experience it, everyday activities like reading or listening to music trigger extraordinary impressions of colors, tastes, smells, shapes and other sensations. The Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia brings together this broad body of knowledge into one definitive state-of-the-art handbook. It includes a large number of concisely written chapters, under broader headings, which tackle questions about the origins of synesthesia, its neurological basis, its links with language and numbers, attention and perception, and with ‘normal’ sensory and linguistic processing. It asks questions about synesthesia’s role in language evolution, and presents both contemporary and historical overviews of the field.
The Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia published today
I’m pleased to announce that the Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia, which I co-edited with Julia Simner, is officially published today. Despite what Amazon says (to be published February 12, 2014) the book is out. You can find a preview of the book in google books. The book (at 49 chapters and over 1100 pages long) aims to integrate the broad body of knowledge about synesthesia into one definitive state-of-the-art handbook, and has received powerful reviews from researchers and synesthetes alike.
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Ed Talks About Synesthesia on Minnesota Public Radio
Ed spoke to Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) about synesthesia for their BrainsOn segment about Numbers. You can find the entire story here: http://www.brainson.org/numbers/ The part about synesthesia starts at 14:47.
Ed Interviewed for a Story About Synesthesia
Ed was recently interviewed by the Sarasota Herald Tribune for a story about synesthesia, which appeared in the local Sunday edition. The story focuses on Rylie Van Ordsol, a 15 year old college sophomore who also experiences many forms of synesthesia. The article tells about how Rylie navigates college at age 15, and how her synesthesia interacts with her learning. Ed has a chance to talk about some of the basics about what we know about synesthesia, and more importantly, some of the directions that we’re taking our research examining interactions between synesthesia and learning, in the future. For more details, see the story here: Rylie VanOrsdol: Her life in colors.
Ed to speak in DRP
Ed will be giving an informal talk this Thursday, October 10, the UW-Madison School of Education Doctoral Research Program (DRP), titled “Linking Education and Neuroscience: The Foundations of a New Field“. The talk will take place in Ed. Sciences 259, from 12:30 – 1:30.
Recently, educators, neuroscientists, policy makers, and even the general pubic have expressed a great deal of excitement about the possibility of using findings from neuroscience to improve educational outcomes. Fundamental research is examining questions like, “How do brain systems support learning?” and, “How are brains modified by educational experiences?” but it still remains unclear whether brain scans can impact lesson plans. In this talk, Dr. Hubbard will present the case for cautiously bringing these fields together to help create a new field, Educational Neuroscience. He will present some examples from his own work in understanding the cognitive and neural mechanisms of basic arithmetic, and suggest some avenues for future directions.
The Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia Now in Google Books
I’m pleased to announce that a preview of the Oxford Handbook of Synesthesia, which I co-edited with Julia Simner, is now available in google books. The book (at 49 chapters and over 1100 pages long) aims to integrate the broad body of knowledge about synesthesia into one definitive state-of-the-art handbook, and has received powerful reviews from researchers and synesthetes alike.
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The book itself should be available in bookstores starting in December, but a good portion of it is available currently through google books!
Wisconsin Science Festival Starts Today
The Wisconsin Science Festival starts today at many locations all over the UW-Madison campus and surrounding areas. It’s a great opportunity to share the excitement and fun of science with children of all ages! As part of Science Fest, Ed will be speaking in a panel titled “The Preschool Genius” at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID) at noon on Saturday. The other three panelists are Rosemarie Truglio, senior vice president of education and research at Sesame Workshop; Rachel Connolly, education director at NOVA and Anita Wager from UW-Madison’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Dyscalculia Article Discussed in SOE News
The School of Education has a nice write up about the Discover magazine article about dyscalculia that appeared in the July/August issue here. The article was initially behind Discover’s paywall, but now that it’s been out a month, it is freely available to everyone. The SOE write up highlights the importance not only of identifying dyscalculia, but also about the recent progress that is being in made in trying to help people who struggle with math learning.