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Edith Ackermann, developmental psychologist and learning researcher, dies at 70

Exploratorium

Dec. 28, 2016

The former MIT Media Lab faculty member explored the intersections of play, learning, design, and technology.

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Edith Ackermann was a beloved member of the Media Lab faculty from the early days of the Lab through the mid-90s, and continued to play an …

By Aaron FalbelI was a doctoral student at the MIT Media Lab in the Epistemology and Learning group between 1984 and 1989. Edith and …

I am so very sad! Edith was there to welcome me to the Lab when I came as a student and was always there for me throughout my stay. She wa…