Center for the Study of Learning

About Us 


At The Center for the Study of Learning (CSL), we investigate the neural basis of learning and its disorders. 

Our mission is to conduct research that will shed light on the causes and effects of learning disorders, so that better programs for diagnosis and treatment can be developed. We combine neuroscience and clinical practice to study a range of developmental disorders, including dyslexia and dyscalculia. We also study how typical learning occurs to better understand the problems encountered by individuals with learning difficulties. 

Through this work we hope to enhance the academic and social quality of life of children and adults affected by learning challenges.

CSL News

November 2023

Guinevere Eden and Alison Schug were featured in an interview with The Hoya about Planet Word's new installation focused on dyslexia. Read the article.

October 2023

Guinevere Eden was featured in an interview with Education Writers Association about Planet Word's new installation focused on dyslexia. Read the article.

August 2023

Marissa Laws successfully defended her doctoral dissertation! See photos here.

Alison Schug successfully defended her doctoral dissertation! See photos here.

June 2023

Marissa Laws was awarded "Top Oral Presentation" from the Georgetown University Pediatrics Department Research Day.

February 2023

Guinevere Eden was featured in an interview with CNN about how changing fonts can make reading easier for some. Read the article.

September 2022

Marissa Laws was awarded the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD F31 Predoctoral National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship.

June 2022

Alison Schug was awarded "Top Oral Presentation" from the Georgetown University Pediatrics Department Research Day.

July 2021

Cameron McKay successfully defended his doctoral dissertation! See photos here. 

July 2020

Alison Schug was accepted for an NIH-sponsored TL1 award in the Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science training program in Translational Biomedical Science.