In this collection of lightning talks, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates will share BRITE ideas (Behavioral Research Informing Teaching Excellence). These are ideas for new research to tackle important problems in education and understand the social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of the learning environment. Join Bridgette Martin Hard for this engaging event on teaching, research, and pedagogy. Come to listen, learn, and share your own ideas! This event is co-sponsored by BRITE Lab and Duke Learning Innovation.

The BRITE Lab at Duke University aims to improve higher education by applying the theories and methods of psychology: the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Our research draws insights from the study of human cognition, emotion, social interaction, and culture to understand college students’ experiences and develop better educational practices. We use the tools of science to find out whether and why different educational methods work.