The NIU Collaborative on Early Adolescence (NIU-CEA) supports young adolescent learning and development in the academic, social, emotional, health, cultural, and civic areas. NIU-CEA engages university, school, and community partners to understand shared needs, identify resources, and solve problems.
NIU-CEA members, Dr. Jennifer Schmidt and Dr. Lee Shumow, were recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to write a book aimed at teachers of science. In their research in science classrooms, Schmidt and Shumow found that boys received more attention from teachers than girls. Their book is intended to guide science teachers in creating an atmosphere that will engage both girls and boys. For more information about the research findings, click here.
The NIU-CEA is pleased to introduce the Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Adolescence for NIU undergraduate students. For more information about this new certificate program, click here.
View our videotaped recordings of presentations from invited speakers here!
Check out our New Presentations from recent research conferences as well as our NIU-CEA Newsletter Articles, on such topics as Asking Important Questions, Developing Interests, Goal Setting, No Child Left Behind, and Helping Your Teen Transition to High School!
The NIU-CEA is now offering exciting new workshops for schools! These workshops are offered in a wide range of topics that would be of interest to educators and administrators, such as Diversity in the Classroom, School Transitions, Motivating Adolescents to Learn, etc. CPDU credits are also available!
Events
Are you interested in science? Do you want to learn more about sounds, robotics, or how your electronic devices work? Then, check out the new Science Saturdays offered by the NIU STEM Outreach starting in February 2012.