Nov 30 2023 13 mins
Welcome back, young scientists. I’m Dr. Universe. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got lots of big questions about our world.
Today we're talking about babies with Masha Gartstein, a psychologist who studies infant temperament at Washington State University.
- Learn about the individual differences that make up a baby's temperament and how scientists study it in the lab with real babies (Hint: It involves Halloween masks!)
- Hear about Dr. Gartstein's job and her advice for kids who want to be scientists
Resources You Can Use
- Check out the Gartstein Infant Temperament Lab to learn more about Dr. Gartstein's work and see adorable photos of babies in the lab
- Watch the trailer for Babies, Season 2 (Netflix). Dr. Gartstein is on the episode called "Nature and Nurture." Some episodes from the first season are available on YouTube.
As always, submit burning questions at askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Who knows where your questions will take us next.