Science_of_Smart

Researchers in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience have made progress in understanding how the brain learns. This program explores the big ideas in brain science and features researchers and educators applying this knowledge in practical ways. Discover the secrets of acquiring and retaining knowledge in the science of smart. Researchers have long been searching for better ways to learn. In recent decades, experts working in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience have opened new windows into how the brain works and how we can learn to learn better. In this program, we look at some of the big ideas coming out of brain science. We meet the researchers who are unlocking the secrets of how the brain acquires and holds on to knowledge. And we introduce listeners to the teachers and students who are trying to apply that knowledge in the real world. Join us for the science of smart.