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	VL2 at the iSLC 2012 in San Diego April 30, 2012 The fifth annual inter-Science of Learning Centers (iSLC) Conference was hosted by the Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center (TDLC) in San Diego from April 21 to April 23, 2012. This year’s theme, “Time, Mind and Education Intertwined” emphasized the role of time in learning. As one of the six Science of Learning Centers represented there at the conference, VL2 sent several graduate students to discuss their research with VL2.
	Dr. Petitto wins award for Behavioral and Neuroimaging Studies of Bilingual Reading April 20, 2012 Petitto plans to continues her research on reading development in bilingual children and adults using advanced technology to scan the brain activity with the support of the grant award.
	Dr. Wilkinson, from the University of Manitoba, will discuss her analysis of SELF on April 18 April 10, 2012 SELF is conventionally defined as an ASL grammatical sign to function as a reflexive pronoun similar to English –self. The main question of the study is: If ASL has a variety of SELF forms, then do they all function similar and/or differently in ASL grammar?
	The gestures ASL signers use tell us when they are ready to learn math March 29, 2012 The gestures ASL signers use tell us when they are ready to learn math, say VL2 and SILC (Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center) researchers, Susan Goldin-Meadow, Aaron Shield, Dan Lenzen, Melissa Herzig, and Carol Padden.
	VL2 Participates in On the Record International Media Tour March 28, 2012 From Gallaudet University's news site, "On the Green": "Nearly a dozen foreign journalists visited Gallaudet University March 27 as part of an on-the-record media tour coordinated by Gallaudet University’s Office of Communications and Public Relations and the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center." Dr. Petitto, VL2's Science Director and the Director of the Brain and Language Lab gave a televised interview.
	Dr. Quinto-Pozos from University of Texas, Austin set to present on Developmental Signed Language Disorders on April 5 March 27, 2012 Quinto-Pozos will share research insights on signed language disorders, on whether they mirror spoken languages disorders or if they are unique to the visual-gestural modality.
	VL2/Clerc Center School Partner Meeting March 23, 2012 At the joint VL2/Clerc Center School Partner Meeting at the Newark School for the Deaf on Sunday, March 18, VL2 researchers presented their findings and had a very good discussion with teachers on how research can and does impact practice.
	Meet Rain Bosworth, VL2 Affiliated Researcher March 19, 2012 Take some time to "meet" Dr. Bosworth and to learn more about her research!
	Dr. Bosworth of University of California in San Diego to present on the effect of sign language and deafness on the visual systems of the brain on March 21 March 7, 2012 Results from Bosworth's study suggest lateralized effects of sign language and/or deafness on the dorsal and ventral stream functions in the visual system. Relevance to previous literature will be discussed.
	Dr. Snoddon to present on ASL and Early Intervention on March 1 February 23, 2012 Snoddon presents two research studies on Deaf and hearing parents and young children participating in family and ASL literacy programs in Ontario, Canada.

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