Articles & Interviews

Prof. Charles A. Nelson receives the 2021 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize for his groundbreaking research on the impacts of childhood adversities on brain development, behavioral disorders, and social stability.

Which personal achievement would you most like to be remembered for? Leading PEAS, an organization that expands educational opportunities. Which life lesson would you like to share? It’s not possible to do everything perfectly, so focus time and energy on the most important tasks, and don’t worry too much about the rest. Who is your […]

Which personal achievement would you most like to be remembered for? Writing the character of Mama Ndege, our animated green bird with a funny voice who’s encouraged millions of kids across Africa to “use their ubongo” (ubongo means brain in Kiswahili). Which life lesson would you like to share? We’re all just figuring things out […]

Which personal achievement would you most like to be remembered for? Bringing back the joy of learning for many children. Which life lesson would you like to share? I would share two life lessons that are related. First, grab chances and run with them, and second, don’t be afraid of trying something out. Who is […]

Professor Carolina de Weerth has been working with first graders through the Jacobs Foundation TRECC program in Côte d’Ivoire to determine whether an inexpensive probiotic food supplement can be linked to better cognitive functioning.