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World Model UN offers unmatched international experience for NAU students

Oct. 15, 2019Neither Taylor Lambrigger nor Cézanne Rahner has set foot in the Kingdom of Cambodia.Yet, both NAU alumnae represented the south Asian nation at an … Read more about World Model UN offers unmatched international experience for NAU students

NAU cyberengineering team wins $6M grant to develop computing solutions to combat cyberattacks

Oct. 14, 2019A team of Northern Arizona University researchers won a three-year, $6.3 million grant from the U.S. Air Force to develop nontraditional solutions to the … Read more about NAU cyberengineering team wins $6M grant to develop computing solutions to combat cyberattacks

In the Student Spotlight: Oct. 11, 2019

Kudos to these studentsDo you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission … Read more about In the Student Spotlight: Oct. 11, 2019

In the Spotlight: Oct. 11, 2019

Kudos to these faculty, staff and programsDo you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use … Read more about In the Spotlight: Oct. 11, 2019

Key policymakers gather at CHER event to examine strategies for transforming juvenile justice system

Oct. 10, 2019Disparities in the nation’s juvenile justice system are prevalent and well-documented. According to Law Street Media, it is estimated that more … Read more about Key policymakers gather at CHER event to examine strategies for transforming juvenile justice system

NAU Homecoming 2019: Celebrating 120 years

Oct. 10, 2019As the days get shorter and the nights cool off, Northern Arizona University prepares for our annual Homecoming celebration. Come celebrate 120 years of academic … Read more about NAU Homecoming 2019: Celebrating 120 years

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Everything you need to know about spring 2019 commencement

May 6, 2019Northern Arizona University will honor the graduating class of spring 2019 with ceremonies May 10-11. This semester, about 5,900 students applied to … Read more about Everything you need to know about spring 2019 commencement

Mighty Max: The love story of two NAU alumni and the roller-coaster ride of having a sick son

April 10, 2019Some couples claim it was love at first sight.Emily and Jon Bannon are not one of those couples.While attending Northern Arizona University, Emily worked … Read more about Mighty Max: The love story of two NAU alumni and the roller-coaster ride of having a sick son

Born in tragedy: How an NAU alumnus helped save the life of one Lucky elk

It all started with a teddy bear.Then raising and keeping pets, going hunting with his dad and realizing he was the only ‘90s kid whose bedroom walls were covered in posters of … Read more about Born in tragedy: How an NAU alumnus helped save the life of one Lucky elk

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Trading electronics for traditional toys and books may boost early language development

January 8, 2016 by Inside NAU 2 Comments

The lights and sounds of electronic toys may grab the attention of babies but they’re not aiding in the child’s language development, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

The study, led by Northern Arizona University professor Anna Sosa, suggests that books and traditional toys such as blocks or puzzles are more effective than electronic toys at promoting high quality verbal interactions that are… Read more