Sara Beck

Beck publishes new poem

Sara Beck

Psychology professor Sara Beck published a new poem, “flume,” in MUTHA Magazine, an online publication that explores motherhood, this fall. ... READ MORE >>

‘Let It Go’: Summer Research examines how children construct musical meaning

The popularity of the Frozen movie franchise among children, and the ubiquity of its signature song, Let It Go, presented a unique opportunity for Randolph professor Sara Beck.... READ MORE >>

Beck writes blog about benefits of active music-making

Sara Beck

Psychology professor Sara Beck published a blog for the Center for Scholars & Storytellers, a youth-centered organization that bridges the gap between social science research and media creation, this spring. Don’t Just Listen! The Social Benefits of Active Music-Making for Children appeared on the site in April. Beck wrote about how active music-making with young... READ MORE >>

Beck writes about music cognition for "Child Art Magazine"

Sara Beck

In the article, How Do Scientists Study Music?, Beck and co-author Miriam Lense wrote about the intersection of music, psychology, neuroscience, education, and health... READ MORE >>

Randolph professor discusses research in new webinar series

Psychology professor Sara Beck lectures during one of her classes at Randolph

Randolph psychology professor Sara Beck recently brought her research about children and their engagement with music to a new webinar series created by opera singer Renée Fleming. Music and Mind with Renée Fleming, which launched in mid-May, features Fleming talking to experts in fields like childhood development, healthy aging, pain and anxiety management, and rehabilitation... READ MORE >>

Randolph's got talent: Nashville star Sara Beck balances love of teaching with passion for performing

Psychology professor Sara Beck performs on stage

When she agreed to perform in Randolph’s popular once-every-four-years tradition, The Show, psychology professor Sara Beck didn’t know exactly what she was getting into. During her first year teaching, she had heard stories about the comedy skits, the dancing tea cups, and other unique “talents” that her colleagues would perform. But when it came time... READ MORE >>

Finding a rhythm: Summer Research project examines child behavior in group musical settings

Alex Conway and professor Sara Beck look for different behaviors among children in pre-k music classes

Alex Conway ’20 has worked at the UP Foundation in Lynchburg for the last two years. The organization provides addiction counseling, recovery, and rehabilitation services for local youth, so Conway is always looking for new ways to get through to adolescents and teens. Fortunately, a Summer Research project with psychology professor Sara Beck could give... READ MORE >>

Q&A with new faculty: Sara Beck

Sara Beck

Randolph College’s 2018-19 academic year is officially underway, and there are several new faces among the faculty. Psychology professor Sara Beck is one of the new additions: Where are you from originally and what is your background? I am originally from Maryland, but I moved to Nashville, Tennessee when I was 17 and stayed there... READ MORE >>