So proud of CALMER Lab PREP Scholar Virginia Tech IMSD & PREP, Michelle Le, who presented their research on the role of culture in parent emotion socialization practices for at-risk preschoolers at the inaugural Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Div. 12) conference in Atlanta this weekend!

ICTAS Doctoral Scholar Spotlight 👋 Meet Stephanie Pham (Stephanie N. Pham (she/her)) 🏠 Gaithersburg, Maryland 📚 VT Psychology Virginia Tech Science ✨ Stephanie notes that the program has expanded her comprehension of research methods and science to other disciplines outside her principle areas of study

VT Psychology's Dr. Samantha Kempker-Margherio and collaborator Dr. Aparna Shah of Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience hosted a Brain Day: Just Say KNOW field trip for 55 fifth graders from Falling Branch Elementary. The students learned about the brain and the effects of substance abuse on the brain. 🧠

Check out the March/April issue of the Child Study Center newsletter! This week we are celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Be sure to check out some of the 24 free events spread out from March 18-24.

The Child Study Center is looking for a responsible, passionate undergraduate research assistant who is eager to further their education and research experience. For more information: childstudycenter.wixsite.com/childstudycent…

Huge congratulations to Delshad Shroff on successfully defending her dissertation today! 🥳👏So proud of you and excited for you to go on internship next year at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children! We are going to miss your kindness, leadership, and productivity next year

First year CALMER Lab graduate student, Stephanie N. Pham (she/her), got to present the work she has been doing with our Treks mobile app parenting program this year through her Virginia Tech ICTAS fellowship! Thanks for everything you do, Stephanie, you’ve had an amazing first year! Child Study Center VT Autism Clinic & Center for Autism Research

Next Friday, April 19th from 2-3pm Dr. Glenn and Dr. Geiger are hosting a panel on alternative academic careers for Ph.D. level psychology graduates. All are welcome to attend and learn more!

Check out this video about Brain Day, a workshop created for high school students to learn about substance use prevention with an educational focus. 🧠⬇️news.vt.edu/videos/k/2024/…

So proud of Emma! She is incredibly well-spoken, knowledgeable, and an overall positive presence in the clinic. We are so lucky to have had her in the CSC these last two years. We know she will do great things!

Congratulations Sarah! We are so proud of you and appreciate all of the hard work you do at the Child Study Center. We know your compassion, diligence, and overall positive attitude will take you far. Best of luck in your future endeavors! :)

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthMonth! Watch our Facebook Live event today from 3-3:30 p.m. ET on brain stimulation therapies. This event features expert Dr. Sarah H. Lisanby, an internationally recognized innovator in brain stimulation tools. go.nih.gov/TMeM4Ag

Check out the May/June issue of the Child Study Center newsletter! This month includes information on the Youth Advisory Board, autism assessments, parenting webinar, and details about our ongoing research studies.

Check out the July/August issue of the Child Study Center newsletter! This month includes information about networking with early childhood education professionals, community advisory boards, and other ongoing research studies!

Check out the September/October Issue of the Child Study Center newsletter! This month includes information about resources in the area, opportunities to hear about ongoing research, and current research studies. We will also be at Downtown Blacksburg Trick or Treat this year!!

Excited to speak next Thursday, November 7 at noon on Strategies to Help with Transitions and Other Difficult Times for Young Children as part of our Child Study Center and Early Childhood Education Initiatives Lunch and Learn Series!

Check out the November/December issue of the Child Study Center Newsletter!  This month includes information about resources, fun family friendly events in the area, and current research studies!

Check out the January/February issue of the Child Study Center Newsletter!  This month includes information about family resources, community support, and current research studies!

Check out the Spring 2025 issue of the Child Study Center Newsletter! This season includes information about upcoming talks and events, resources for families, and current research studies!

Check out the Summer 2025 issue of the Child Study Center Newsletter! This season includes information about upcoming events and talks, resources for parents, and current research studies!