Nebraska Lecture to Highlight Language Development, Reading Skills

Victoria Molfese, Nebraska researcher (Photo Credit: Courtesy of CEHS, UNL)
Victoria Molfese, Nebraska researcher (Photo Credit: Courtesy of CEHS, UNL)

According to Nebraska researcher Victoria Molfese, there is more happening in babies’ minds than meets the eye. Molfese’s research on newborn language development is one topic of her April 3 Nebraska Lecture at the UNL. The free public lecture is at 3 p.m. in the Nebraska Union auditorium, 1400 R St., with a reception following.

Molfese, an expert in cognitive development of infants, children and adults, said research on childhood reading has advanced at a rapid pace during the past 30 years. The result is an ever-growing volume of information that may overwhelm parents, teachers, administrators and policymakers who deal with reading impairments at a practical level. In her lecture, Molfese will simplify the evidence and promote effective strategies for reading intervention.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/x0hr