VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE For Ladan Ghazi Saidi, working at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is a dream come true. Both of her parents were university professors in Tehran, and she spent a lot of time hanging out on campus as a child. “That interaction with their colleagues, students and other staff really shaped my personality and goals in life,” said Ghazi Saidi, who knew at a young age that she wanted to follow in her parents’ … [Read more...] about Brain Gain: Ladan Ghazi Saidi studies bilingualism’s effects on healthy aging
Ladan Ghazi Saidi
Annual Research Week celebration highlights UNK’s scholarly and creative work
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Experiential learning is part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s mission. At UNK, every student has the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities outside the classroom that enhance their educational experience. These opportunities were on full display during UNK’s annual Research Week celebration, a four-day event that highlights the scholarly and creative work produced by students and … [Read more...] about Annual Research Week celebration highlights UNK’s scholarly and creative work
Science Café guest Saidi to discuss ‘Bilingualism and the Brain’
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: “Bilingualism and the Brain” TOPIC: At least 60 percent of the world population speaks more than one language. More than 20 percent of people living in the U.S. speak another language at home, and the number is on the rise. Thanks to neuroimaging, we now know that the bilingual brain functions differently from the monolingual brain. These differences are … [Read more...] about Science Café guest Saidi to discuss ‘Bilingualism and the Brain’
