Developmental Experts

Assistant ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Bridges's lab uncovers signals bacteria use to coordinate their behaviors, aiming to turn those signals into new ways to treat infections.

Image Analysis‎High ThroughputSignal TransductionMicroscopyMicrobiology

Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Golinkoff studies language development, playful learning, effects of media on children, spatial development, and applying her science.

Early Childhood Education Early Spatial DevelopmentPlayful LearningBenefits of PlayEffects of Media on Children

Professor, Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Research focuses on policies related to early childhood care and education.

Teacher EducationTeacher DevelopmentLiteracy DevelopmentEarly Childhood Education Childcare

Senior Director, Melisa Nellesen Center for AutismUtah Valley University

Leibowitz helps autistic individuals and their families thrive through innovative supports, meaningful connections, and stronger communities

Autism Spectrum DisordersDeveloping Autism Specific SupportsAutism and Behavior AnalysisTransition to AdulthoodAutism in Postsecondary Settings

Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence InstituteUConn Health

Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.

Stem Cell Science and TechnologyNanotechnologyPolymeric Materials ScienceTissue EngineeringRegenerative Engineering

Director, Clinical ProfessorBaylor University

Brings a passion for creating and implementing programs and processes to support faculty, staff, and students at all levels.

Sports MedicineExercise PhysiologyAthletic TrainingMotivational SpeakingLife Coaching

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. John Ligon is a translational researcher committed to advancing novel cellular therapies and immunotherapies.

CancerCancer ImmunotherapyClinical TrialsDevelopmental TherapeuticsOncology

Assistant ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Lauren Beverung holds degrees in developmental psychology and human development & family sciences.

Research MethodsGrief and BereavementChild DevelopmentPsychologyParent-Child Relationships and Parenting

Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair (I) in LinguisticsUniversity of Ottawa

Pioneering sociolinguist changing how we understand bilingual speech, code-switching & language variation.

Language IdeologyLanguage PrescriptionAfrican American Vernacular EnglishFrench in CanadaLanguage Contact

Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.

Emerging AdulthoodHelicopter ParentingPositive PsychologyInfant and Child DevelopmentIntensive Parenting

developmental Experts