Recorded Talks
“As New Year’s resolutions begin to fade away, what are the best ways to ensure new habits stick?” (February 2017) stlpublicradio.org
“How long do we remember a president’s legacy?” (December 2014) stlpublicradio.org
“The science of smart” (August 2014) americanradioworks.org
“Are you studying effectively? What Wash U’s ‘science of memory’ tells us about the best way to learn” (June 2014) stlpublicradio.org
“Is Google affecting our memory?” (August 2011) mprnews.org
Audio Interview
“As New Year’s resolutions begin to fade away, what are the best ways to ensure new habits stick?” (February 2017) stlpublicradio.org
“How long do we remember a president’s legacy?” (December 2014) stlpublicradio.org
“The science of smart” (August 2014) americanradioworks.org
“Are you studying effectively? What Wash U’s ‘science of memory’ tells us about the best way to learn” (June 2014) stlpublicradio.org
“Is Google affecting our memory?” (August 2011) mprnews.org
In Print
“How to train your brain to be like a memory champion’s” (March 2017) newscientist.com
“Maybe you, too, could become a super memorizer” (March 2017) mprnews.org
“Seven science-backed tips for forming habits that stick” (January 2017) qz.com
“Study shows Americans are not great at picking past presidents out of a crowd” (February 2016) aol.com
“When will Obama be forgotten? Study reveals cultural memory patterns” (April 2015) scientificamerican.com
“How does your memory for presidents stack up?” (April 2015) scientificamerican.com
“Studying for the test by taking it” (November 2014) nytimes.com
“How tests make us smarter” (July 2014) nytimes.com
“7 memory skills that will make you way smarter” (June 2014) businessinsider.com
“Study smarter, learn better: 8 tips from memory researchers” (June 2014) vox.com
“Remembering, as an extreme sport” (May 2014) nytimes.com
“Students should be tested more, not less” (January 2014) theatlantic.com
“In defense of school testing” (June 2012) time.com
“Negative emotion may enhance memory” (June 2011) scienceblog.com
“In research scans, telltale signs sort false memories from true” (July 1996) nytimes.com