University of Connecticut · PhysiologyNeurocognitive Literacy Lab
Kenneth R. Pugh · Storrs, Connecticut
Research Focus
Dr. Kenneth R. Pugh's lab focuses on understanding how the brain changes during reading instruction, particularly for children who struggle with reading. By using advanced imaging techniques, the lab investigates which neurobiological factors contribute to successful learning outcomes and why some children do not respond well to traditional reading interventions. Their research aims to improve educational strategies by tailoring them to the individual neurocognitive profiles of children.
neuroimagingreading disabilitiesbrain developmenteducational technologyintervention strategiescognitive developmentearly literacypersonalized learningneurocognition
Research Aims
5AIM 01Track neurocognitive changes during reading interventions in children
AIM 02Identify factors that predict individual responses to reading treatments
AIM 03Examine the effectiveness of different instructional strategies
AIM 04Develop personalized learning programs based on neurocognitive data
AIM 05Investigate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying reading disabilities
Skills the Lab Values
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)electroencephalography (EEG)data analysisbehavioral assessmentsadaptative learning techniquesreading intervention strategiesneurocognitive profilingstatistical modeling
Output against the department
Publications198top 33% of dept.95th of 286
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Citations13ktop 24% of dept.68th of 286
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