Mary DePascale

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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.

Flyer with images of the Washington State University and University at Albany logos, followed by the following text: 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 We are currently requesting unpublished data on this topic to include in our meta-analysis.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

✨Request for unpublished data✨ Meta-analysis on early (age 3 to 6 years) math interventions.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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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
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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.

✨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

✨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

image of Mary presenting at CRECE 2025, standing in front of a slide showing pictures and a description about the home math environment

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)

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

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

@jenny-yc-chan.bsky.social

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Happy Day 1 of #MCLS2025!

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

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

✨ 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! ✨

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.

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!

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)!

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...

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!

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.

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.

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).

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?

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

Flyer for MCLS Trainee December Special, with the following description: Speed Networking Events. Tuesday, December 3 at 4pm HKT / 7pm AEDT / 8am GMT / 9am CET AND at 11am EST / 8am PST / 4pm GMT / 5pm CET. To launch this year’s mentoring program, we will have two speed networking events on December 3rd. Join us for one or both events! The events will give you the opportunity to informally chat with fellow MCLS members, build connections, and explore potential mentor, mentee, and buddy matches! The networking event is optional - you can sign up for the mentoring program without attending the event!

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!

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. 

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!

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! ...

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 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

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...

Flyer for MCLS trainee October Special: Creating an online experiment using jsPsych. Includes the following description: For this special, Vijay Marupudi (https://vijaymarupudi.com/) will guide you through designing an online experiment using jsPsych. Specifically, we will make a simple magnitude comparison interface, design an experiment using it, publish the study online, and understand the format of the data collected from the experiment (e.g., RT and accuracy). Some experience defining and using functions in R or Python and will be helpful.

Save the date for our October Special: Creating an online experiment using jsPsych. Join us on Monday, October 7 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 4pm GMT for this session led by Vijay Marupudi.

Preprint: The Role of Math Games for Children's Early Math Learning: A Systematic Review - doi.org/10.31234/osf...

We examined research on the impact of math games on early math development, including the role of game contexts, types, content areas, and features.

MCLS Training Board - Nomination Dear MCLS community, It is with great excitement that we announce that the nominations for positions on our 2024-2026 Trainee Board term are open! Note that all positions are two-year terms. In thi...

🚨MCLS Trainee Board nominations for 2024-2026 are now open!!🚨 Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of the positions (co-chair, secretary, research chair, or DEIJ chair) by May 16, here: forms.gle/rKeNQqu6549T...
Get in touch if you have questions! Share with all the MCLS trainees you know!

Flyer for Early Learning Activities Study with images of caregivers and young children playing, cooking, and reading together and the following text: Early Learning Activities Study! How do parents/caregivers and children (ages 5 and 6) engage in early learning activities together? Eligible participants will be asked to complete two surveys and a brief demographic questionnaire (less than 15 minutes total). Participants will receive a $10 gift card. Sign up by going to: tinyurl.com/SignUpLearningActivities. For more information, contact us at depascam@bc.edu. This study was approved by the Boston College Institutional Review Board Project #24.230.01.

We are recruiting parents of 5- to 6-year-old children for a study on early learning activities. Participants will complete brief surveys (less than 15 minutes) and receive a $10 gift card. Sign up at: tinyurl.com/SignUpLearningActivities. Please share with anyone who may be interested!