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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Aug 20

Summer, please stay... But also—this RRR dance clip is queued up for my interpersonal synchrony lecture and I’m so ready! 🧩🧠✨ #RRR

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAzl...

Naacho Naacho (Full Video) RRR - NTR, Ram Charan | M M Kreem | SS Rajamouli | Vishal Mishra & Rahul

YouTube video by T-Series

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Tilbe Göksun @tilbegoksun.bsky.social · Jul 17

Recent paper from our lab led by Işıl: Early parental multimodal input is differentially associated with later vocabulary knowledge for preterm & full-term infants
@ecedemirlira.bsky.social @aslierciyes.bsky.social @mkobas.bsky.social @kudilvebilis.bsky.social

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Koc University Language & Cognition Lab @kudilvebilis.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Ece Demir-Lira @ecedemirlira.bsky.social, director of DEN Lab at the University of Iowa, for a talk titled “An Introduction to Two-Person Neuroscience: Theory and Practice”!🧠

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · May 30

Wonderful event! Do you think you will be able to record it as well? Thank you!

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The Cognitive Development Society (CDS) @cogdevsoc.bsky.social · May 13

📣📣 A recent paper by Dilay Karadöller, Ece Demir-Lira, & Tilbe Göksun:

Full-Term Children with Lower Vocabulary Scores Receive More Multimodal Math Input Than Preterm Children

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

@dilaykaradoller.bsky.social @ecedemirlira.bsky.social @tilbegoksun.bsky.social

Full-Term Children with Lower Vocabulary Scores Receive More Multimodal Math Input Than Preterm Children

One of the earliest sources of mathematical input arises in dyadic parent–child interactions. However, the emphasis has been on parental input only in speech and how input varies across different e...

www.tandfonline.com

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Apr 23

I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful paper led by the very talented @mkobas.bsky.social and my fav collaborator @tilbegoksun.bsky.social. I am generally a big fan of beautiful descriptive statistics and Mert did an amazing job in this paper! Enjoy!

Tilbe Göksun @tilbegoksun.bsky.social · Apr 19

Here is the latest paper from our lab led by my former amazing graduate student Mert:

Spatial language development in preterm and full-term infants: The role of object exploration and parents’ spatial input

@mkobas.bsky.social @ecedemirlira.bsky.social

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Spatial language development in preterm and full-term infants: The role of object exploration and parents’ spatial input

Infants learn object features and relations among objects by exploring them. Object exploration and parents’ verbal input related to these spatial cha…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Tilbe Göksun @tilbegoksun.bsky.social · Apr 12

Our commentary on Karadöller, Sümer, and Özyürek paper:

"Promoting a multimodal first language acquisition framework" @ecedemirlira.bsky.social

journals.sagepub.com/eprint/9PHBG...

@dilaykaradoller.bsky.social @asliozyurek.bsky.social

Promoting a multimodal first language acquisition framework: A commentary on Karadöller, Sümer, and Özyürek - Tilbe Göksun, Ö. Ece Demir-Lira, 2025

Karadöller et al. propose a multimodal language acquisition framework, integrating evidence from first language acquisition in spoken and sign languages. In thi...

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · Apr 3

Researchers at Annenberg and @umdscience.bsky.social show that proposed NIH funding cuts lead to an estimated $16 billion in economic loss and 68,000 jobs lost nationwide. Learn about their project and view the interactive map here:

Data-Driven, Interactive Map Shows Local Economic Impact of Cuts to Federal Funding for Health Research

www.asc.upenn.edu

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James Sims @simsjames.bsky.social · Mar 16

“The ecosystem of research and the creation of new knowledge in universities has been so powerful for American prosperity, American freedom, American ingenuity. To have that disrupted by government overreach is a disaster for this country.” —Wesleyan University President Michael Roth on
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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Mar 18

Another wonderful collaboration with the best team! Congrats Ibrahim for leading this effort.

Koc University Language & Cognition Lab @kudilvebilis.bsky.social · Mar 18

A new study from L&C Lab led by our PhD student İbrahim Akkan!
@aslierciyes.bsky.social @ecedemirlira.bsky.social @tilbegoksun.bsky.social

"Narratives of preterm and full-term preschool-aged children: Analyses of different narrative dimensions"

bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

British Journal of Developmental Psychology | Wiley Online Library

Preterm birth increases the likelihood of early language and cognitive delays, but less is known about later aspects of language development, such as narrative generation. Narrative skills involve di....

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Tallie Z Baram @talliezee.bsky.social · Mar 17

JUST dropped! Neuron review with Matt Birnie on the evolving neurobiology of early-life stress. Where is our field? what are our challenges? where and how do we move forward? www.cell.com/neuron/fullt... would love your thoughts🧠🧪 @cp-trendsneuro.bsky.social @cate-cholamine.bsky.social

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Koc University Language & Cognition Lab @kudilvebilis.bsky.social · Mar 8

New publication alert from our former post-doc Dilay Karadöller, Ece Demir-Lira & Tilbe Göksun! @dilaykaradoller.bsky.social @ecedemirlira.bsky.social @tilbegoksun.bsky.social

Read the article 👇
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Full-Term Children with Lower Vocabulary Scores Receive More Multimodal Math Input Than Preterm Children

One of the earliest sources of mathematical input arises in dyadic parent–child interactions. However, the emphasis has been on parental input only in speech and how input varies across different e...

www.tandfonline.com

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Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · Feb 28

U.S. scientists: Have you contacted Congress this week? #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #Science

Here’s a guide to help: www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now

Act Now: Share your Concerns with Your Representative and Senators

It does not matter whether your Representative or Senators agree with you. They must hear from you to understand how federal policy changes are influencing the people they were elected to represent.

www.psychologicalscience.org

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Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics @mpi-nl.bsky.social · Feb 27

Multifaceted nature of early vocabulary development: Connecting child characteristics with parental input types. Final version by Tilbe Göksun & al. @dilaykaradoller.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12524
Paper: tinyurl.com/4kut2n9s

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Feb 24

The US House Congressional Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group is looking for instances where the impoundment and restriction of NIH/NSF funds is having a negative impact. Submit examples here:

delauro.house.gov/constituent-...
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2025 Federal Financial Assistance Freeze

On Monday, January 27th, 2025, President Trump issued an order to freeze virtually all of approved and legally required federal funding.

delauro.house.gov

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Feb 24

Very handy visual aids for contacting representatives or media - Cards for each state on funding for NSF and NIH

Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her) @waterbarnes.bsky.social · Feb 19

This is amazing 😍😍 @500womensci.bsky.social has made cards for each state on funding for NSF and NIH avail for download bit.ly/NSF_bystate & bit.ly/NIH_bystate if they are helpful for folks

NSF state cards - Google Drive

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Anna Vlasits @annaintegrated.bsky.social · Feb 24

Hey #Chicago!
It's time to take a stand for #science. We are rallying on March 7 at noon at the Federal Plaza. Start making your signs!

Info
standupforscience2025.org/chicago-il/

RSVP (optional)
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...

#standupforscience #scienceforall
@standupforscience.bsky.social

Chicago, IL

Location: Federal Plaza 211 S Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States Address: 211 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60604 Time: 12-3 PM

standupforscience2025.org

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Feb 22

A wonderful example of science communication 💜https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2025/02/13/indirect-costs-collaboration-nih-cancer-research-thrive-medicine-doge/78474634007/

I'm a cancer researcher. We need collaboration and 'indirect costs' to thrive. | Opinion

"Without careful consideration of the impact of these changes, we risk long-term damage" to medical research, writes Dr. George Weiner.

www.desmoinesregister.com

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Feb 21

Yes!!! Did you happen to learn if there is we can do to help?

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CantlonLab @cantlonlab.bsky.social · Feb 18

Join us! Science Homecoming helps scientists reconnect with communities by writing about the importance of science funding in their hometown newspapers. We’ve mapped every small newspaper in the U.S. and provide resources to get you started. Help science get back home 🧪🔬🧬 🏠

sciencehomecoming.com

Science Homecoming

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · Feb 18

Another great approach for scientist opeds, writing for your hometown paper about the importance of science funding. (Ungated copy in the original thread)

CantlonLab @cantlonlab.bsky.social · Feb 18

I wrote a column in my hometown newspaper about the importance of keeping SCIENCE FUNDING in our community 🧪
More soon about the power of writing back HOME 🏠
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/15/g...

Guest column: Why science funding matters to Indiana

Last week the government cut “indirect costs” to universities and medical centers, which cover shared resources like buildings, utility bills, computer networks, and support staff. Indiana will los…

www.chicagotribune.com

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CantlonLab @cantlonlab.bsky.social · Feb 18

I wrote a column in my hometown newspaper about the importance of keeping SCIENCE FUNDING in our community 🧪
More soon about the power of writing back HOME 🏠
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/15/g...

Guest column: Why science funding matters to Indiana

Last week the government cut “indirect costs” to universities and medical centers, which cover shared resources like buildings, utility bills, computer networks, and support staff. Indiana will los…

www.chicagotribune.com

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thank you for sharing your story and I firmly believe this IS the way to cross across party lines amid the division and hostility fueled by the leadership. Thanks again!

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Ece Demir-Lira, PhD @ecedemirlira.bsky.social · Feb 15

What can we do to help? So so sorry :(

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David Purpura @davidjpurpura.bsky.social · Feb 11

What is your university doing to protect, support, or at least community with faculty right now?

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