The Peterson Laboratory investigates the thinking and reasoning skills that impact learning science and mathematics, and examines the role of motivations such as interest and curiosity. At the heart of our work is a desire to reduce disparities among individuals typically under-represented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields by conducting research that contributes to a deeper understanding of how students engage with science and mathematics. We conduct research at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and educational settings, and we apply methods from psychology, neuroscience, and education to study learning in the laboratory and in K-12 schools.
Location
Metro
The closest Metrorail station is the Tenleytown-AU stop on the Red line. From the station, you can take the AU Blue Line Shuttle that is located on the corner of 40th St. NW and Ablemarle St. NW, in front of the Wawa.
Once getting on the shuttle you will want to exit in front of Kerwin Hall and walk to Hurst Hall (the building to the left of Kerwin Hall) and find our lab on the first floor of the building in room 101A
Information regarding the shuttle services can be found here.
Ride Share & Parking
If coming to the Educational Neuroscience lab via a Ride Share app (ex. Uber, Lyft) please input the address bellow to be dropped off in front of Hurst Hall where our lab is located on the first floor in room 101A
3544 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
If driving to campus, Pay-As-You-Go parking is available in the School of International Service (a Garage which you will want to enter off of Nebraska Ave NW – 3498 Nebraska Ave NW)