The LEARN Lab at Northwestern University uses measures of the brain and behavior to understand how children develop. We focus on language, reading, and learning development and disorders and are especially interested in early identification. The lab is led by Dr. Elizabeth Norton and includes trainees from undergraduates through postdocs. We thrive in a collaborative, family-focused scientific environment.
We employ a variety of tools including assessments of children’s abilities, child-friendly brain measures like EEG and MRI, and novel ways of collecting data, such as through video chat.
We are currently recruiting children and pregnant women/parents as part of the national HBCD study site at Northwestern. In all our studies, families who participate help us learn about language, reading, and the brain, and have fun learning about science and their child’s development. For more information, please visit our research page.
Wondering what’s new in the lab? View our lab news.
If you would like to learn more or to join the lab, please see our contact page.