Rachel Severson

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'Sort of' alive: Researchers probe how kids think about robots

One way young kids learn to organize the world is by dividing it into living and non-living things. But now that robots vacuum our floors and smart phones talk back to us, do children think of technology as alive? A team of Washington researchers is exploring how kids interact with robots, and…

2013-06-18
'Sort of' alive: Researchers probe how kids think about robots

One way young kids learn to organize the world is by dividing it into living and non-living things. But now that robots vacuum our floors and smart phones talk back to us, do children think of technology as alive? A team of Washington researchers is exploring how kids interact with robots, and…

2013-06-17
WWU psychologist to discuss role of nature in children's development

Rachel Severson, a developmental psychologist at Western Washington University, will present a public talk, "Growing Up Green: What Does Time in Nature Do for Your Child?" at 6 p.m. May 30 at Brandywine Kitchen, 1317 Commercial St.

2013-05-14
Severson to discuss how time spent with nature affects child development 2013-05-08
Children needed for research on kids' understanding of robots 2013-04-30
Faculty attending commencement announced 2013-03-01
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