RIT Social Development Lab

09/30/2020

Curious about what our lab is up to? We are currently trying to understand how family relationships and experiences influence emotions and stress. Parents and their teenage children (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in our research study! If you are interested in helping us, take our screening survey to learn more about the study and what participation involves. https://rit.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yR11GcMSgRDNzf

If you have any questions, we are available for contact at [email protected]

08/27/2020

In a collaborative effort with the University at Buffalo, we are inviting pregnant women and mothers of infants 6 months and younger to participate in the COPE Study - which stands for COVID-19 and Perinatal Experiences.

This research study is entirely remote, much like all aspects of life right now in New York, and requires the completion of online surveys. Click the link to find out more!
https://smbsred.med.buffalo.edu/surveys/?s=CWE4DHKYTE

04/21/2020

Friday, April 24, 2020 @ 11:00am ET

At Home with the Child Experts: The Science of Screen Time During COVID-19

This 30-minute informal conversation gives parents and caregivers a chance to ask leading child development experts pressing questions about screen time during the coronavirus pandemic. What does the research say about adapting screen time rules? How can parents use screen time to help their kids maintain friendships and learn? Should parents have a plan for gradually reducing screen time again once at-home directives are lifted? Participants will have the option to submit questions in advance or post them in real time during the event.

04/07/2020

This 30-minute informal conversation gives parents and caregivers a chance to ask leading child development experts direct questions about learning and teaching at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will have the option of submitting questions in advance or posting them in real time during the event.

10/02/2018

Show your Tiger spiRIT on Tuesday, October 2 by participating in our ROAR Day challenges! Thanks to generous gifts made by members of the RIT community, there’s an additional $100,000 plus to win. Unless specified otherwise, prize funds go to the general fund of the college or area winning the cha...

10/02/2018

Now through January 7, 2019, experience the wonders of space when the Be the Astronaut exhibit rockets into The Strong. Plan a space mission, learn about the technology and math skills required to be an astronaut, and fly spaceships, pilot landers, and drive rovers. Fun for all ages!

Through January 7, 2019 Experience the wonders of space when the Be the Astronaut exhibit rockets into The Strong. Plan a space mission, learn about the technology and math skills required to be an astronaut, and fly spaceships, pilot landers, and drive rovers.

01/02/2018

The Southeast YMCA is hosting FREE Family Nights! The remaining dates are January 5th and 19th, from 5:30-9pm.

Family Nights at the Southeast Y are FREE and open to everyone, so bring a friend! Upcoming themes: roller skating, movie night, Wild West Night, and more.

12/21/2017

Looking for something to do with the whole family this holiday? Check out Geva theatre's production of A Christmas Carol!

Tickets can be bought online:

Rochester’s family holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, returns in this sparkling production! This family classic will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit with magic, music and merriment!