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Mary DePascale @marydepascale.bsky.social · 7d

✨Request for unpublished data✨ Meta-analysis on early (age 3 to 6 years) math interventions. Please reach out to me (Mary DePascale) or Nicole Scalise by November 9 if you are willing to share your data!

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Dear Colleagues,

We (Dr. Mary DePascale, University at Albany, SUNY; Dr. Nicole Scalise, Washington State University) are currently conducting a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of early math interventions. We are currently requesting unpublished data on this topic to include in our meta-analysis.

Specifically, we are looking for datasets that include:

1. Child participants (preschool age; ages 3 to 6 years)
2. An early math intervention (not including curricula)
3. A control or comparison group
4. At least one child math outcome collected after the intervention (e.g., posttest data)

If you are willing to share your data or have questions about whether your data fits these criteria, please email us directly (mdepascale@albany.edu, nicole.scalise@wsu.edu) by November 9, 2025.

Thank you!

Dr. Mary DePascale & Dr. Nicole Scalise

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Project SHORT @projectshort.bsky.social · 8d

We are seeking more STEM grad school mentors to help applicants navigate the grad school admissions process! We particularly need mentors in engineering, CS, biology, public health, sociology, anthropology, statistics, and psychology fields!

Apply at dashboard.project-short.com

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Project SHORT @projectshort.bsky.social · Aug 5

Mentee apps are NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 graduate school application cycle!

⏰ Mentee applications close on August 25th, 2025 ⏰

✨ APPLY HERE: dashboard.project-short.com ✨

Questions? Email us: [email protected]

#gradschool #phd #gradadmissions

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Aug 7

Scientists!

@skypeascientist.bsky.social matches scientists with classrooms, libraries, & more for virtual Q&As! It's easy and fun!

We are looking for 750 more volunteers by 8/15

If you're down to chat with 1-5 classrooms this semester, sign up here
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

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Mary DePascale @marydepascale.bsky.social · Jul 14

We examined research on the role of math games for math development (preschool – grade 3), with a focus on the role of game contexts, types, content areas, and features.

Themes from the reviewed literature include: the impact of game design factors, math outcomes studied, and dosage of gameplay.

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Mary DePascale @marydepascale.bsky.social · Jul 14

✨New publication✨

The Role of Math Games for Children’s Early Math Learning: A Systematic Review

doi.org/10.5964/jnc....

with @gbramani.bsky.social

The Role of Math Games for Children’s Early Math Learning: A Systematic Review| Journal of Numerical Cognition

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Mary DePascale @marydepascale.bsky.social · Jun 17

✨New publication✨ #MathActivities on #SocialMedia: Examining content, design, and alignment with mathematical cognition research

doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

with Juyun Lee and Eric Dearing @ericdearing.bsky.social

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Mary DePascale @marydepascale.bsky.social · Jun 17

It was great to present at #MCLS2025 and #CRECE2025 at #EdUHK last week!

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image of Mary presenting at MCLS 2025, standing in front of a slide showing text about subdomains of the home learning environment (subdomains: literacy, science, EF, and math)

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Mary DePascale @marydepascale.bsky.social · Jun 9

Excited to be at #MCLS2025 at #EdUHK! 🇭🇰

@jenny-yc-chan.bsky.social

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Jun 8

Happy Day 1 of #MCLS2025!

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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our awesome Cohort 2 participants and faculty for the @dmdsworkshop.bsky.social!

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · May 26

Reminder: TODAY is the last day to vote for the MCLS Trainee Board for the 2025-2027 term!

MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · May 23

🗳️ Elections are open until Monday (May 26)! Vote for the 2025-2027 MCLS Trainee Co-Chair, Policy and Practice Chair, and Communications Chair! 🗳️

MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · May 19

🗳️ A reminder that elections for positions on the MCLS Trainee Board for the term of 2025-2027 are open! Voting is open to all current trainees / associate members (more information and the voting link were sent by email).

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · May 5

✨ A reminder that nominations for the 2025-2027 MCLS Trainee Board term are open! Nominate yourself or a colleague to be MCLS Trainee Co-Chair, Policy and Practice Chair, or Communications Chair by May 8th! ✨

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Apr 15

Join us next week on April 22 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST for our April Special, Participatory Design in Math Cognition and Learning Research - A series of short lightning talks by emerging scholars!

Flyer for MCLS trainee April Special: Participatory Design in Math Cognition and Learning Research. Includes the following information: Join us to explore how participatory design can shape research in mathematical cognition and learning through a series of short lightning talks by emerging scholars:
Yijie (Valerie) He: Playful Learning of Math Equivalence: Design, Testing, and Analysis of a Game with Children and Caregivers.
Xia Yang: Active Inquiry in Mathematics: A Participatory Framework for Bridging Experimental and Theoretical Probability.
Liza Kahwaji: Assessment and Instruction in Mathematics: Knowledge Mobilization Through Researcher–Educator Partnerships
Shuyuan Yu: Collective Efforts between Researchers and Educators to Improve Assessment and Instruction in Mathematics.

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Mar 28

Reminder: If you're interested in being a speaker in our MCLS Trainee virtual session on participatory design in math cognition and learning research, please apply by Tuesday (April 1)!

MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Mar 18

Reminder: If you're interested in being a speaker in our MCLS Trainee virtual session on participatory design in math cognition and learning research, applications are due in 2 weeks (on April 1)!

MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Feb 25

#2: We are excited to announce a special virtual session on Participatory Design in math cognition and learning research! We are looking for trainees (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral scholars) to give lightning talks (short, 5-7 minute presentations) about participatory design.

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The Cognitive Development Society (CDS) @cogdevsoc.bsky.social · Mar 5

CDS Mentorship Program now accepting mentee applications. The program pairs mentees (e.g., RAs, students, postdocs, early career faculty) with CDS members to provide mentees with insights, guidance & advice on topics of interest to those mentees.
Application: March 31
cogdevsoc.org/cds-me...

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Feb 25

The MCLS Trainee Board is excited to announce TWO calls to participate in upcoming virtual sessions for our trainees. If you are a trainee (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral scholar) please consider applying to be a panelist or speaker for these events!

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Feb 10

Save the date for our February Special, Math Cognition in Context. Join us on February 24 at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm GMT / 5pm CET for a research article discussion, facilitated by Nicholas Vest.

Flyer for MCLS trainee February Special: Math Cognition in Context. Includes the following information: Join our trainee research chair, Nicholas Vest, for a discussion on math cognition in context. We'll be reading Draper et al. (2022) to explore the publication challenges faced by researchers studying child development in Majority World/Global South/non-WEIRD/low- and middle-income countries. The article examines publication bias, generalizability, contextual relevance (especially in measurement), the impact of the funding cycle, and offers recommendations for more inclusive journals (Draper et al., 2022, Infant and Child Development). This discussion is in collaboration with the Math Cognition Reading Group, and all members are welcome to attend.

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Margaret Echelbarger @bskybymidge.bsky.social · Feb 1

More books going out this week! Let's arm students with the resources they need to *thrive* in academia. Subscribe to my newsletter and share your info in the giveaway form: mmarginalia.substack.com (yes, I did a "rebrand" bc as I progress in my career, the scope of the newsletter has broadened).

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Meltem Yucel @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social · Jan 31

Currently putting together SRCD SECC Conversation Hour "Building Your Career: Postdoc and Academic Job Market Insights" to take place during the conference.

Who has been on the postdoc and/or job market **this** year and can talk about their experiences and will be at the SRCD conference?

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Jan 17

Mentor-Mentee and Buddy matches have been sent out! We are excited for you to meet your matches!

MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Dec 9

We enjoyed talking with you all last week! A reminder that sign ups to be a mentor, mentee, or buddy in the mentoring program close on December 11 (sign up link sent by email!). Anyone is welcome to sign up! You can still sign up even if you did not get to attend the speed networking events.

MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Nov 20

Save the date for our December Special: 2 Speed Networking Events to launch this year's MCLS mentoring program. Join us on December 3rd at 11am EST / 8am PST / 4pm GMT / 5pm CET and/or at 4pm HKT / 7pm AEDT / 8am GMT / 9am CET to chat informally with potential mentors, mentees, and buddy matches!

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Nov 20

Save the date for our December Special: 2 Speed Networking Events to launch this year's MCLS mentoring program. Join us on December 3rd at 11am EST / 8am PST / 4pm GMT / 5pm CET and/or at 4pm HKT / 7pm AEDT / 8am GMT / 9am CET to chat informally with potential mentors, mentees, and buddy matches!

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MCLS trainee @mclstrainee.bsky.social · Oct 29

Save the date for our November Special: Pre- and Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities. Join us on Thursday, November 7 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT for this panel discussion with Andy Ribner, Lauren Westerberg, and Nicole Scalise!

Flyer for MCLS trainee November Special: Pre- and Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities. Includes the following information: Join us to hear insights and advice on pursuing early career funding opportunities from: Andy Ribner (Assistant Professor, Chatham University), Nicole Scalise (Assistant Professor, Washington State University), and Lauren Westerberg (Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Wisconsin-Madison). We will also share a working document of pre- and postdoctoral funding opportunities that may be of interest. *Note: This session will be centered on funding opportunities in the US.

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ASFP @asfp.io · Oct 10

Applying to psych PhD programs this fall?
Submit a draft of your application statement Oct. 28-31 & we will send you double-blind, constructive feedback from 2 editors on Nov 9.
Complete this Applicant Interest Email List & we'll email you when submission portal opens: asfp.io/applicants/e...

ASFP 2024: Applicant Email List

Fill out this form if you're planning to apply to psychology PhD programs in Fall 2024 and are interested in getting free double-blind expert feedback on your application statement from ASFP editors! ...

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ASFP @asfp.io · Oct 9

Editor registration opens in 5 days on October 14!

Help us level the playing field in psych PhD admissions.

Complete the Editor Interest Email List and we will send you an email when registration opens: www.asfp.io/editors/emai...

ASFP 2024 Editor Timeline. Editor registration, October 14-23. Live editor training (required), October 25, 1pm PT (4pm ET). *New editors must attend live editor training or watch the recording. Returning editors have the additional option to watch a short, refresh training video. All editors must complete training by the deadline above. Editor training deadline, October 31 at 11:59pm PT (2:59am ET October 27). Recommended editing workshop, November 1 (Time TBD). Edit-a-thon, November 2-7

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