Lera Boroditsky
Associate Professor of Cognitive Science · UC San Diego
Lera Boroditsky's research focuses on the relationships between mind, world and language.
Linguistic Relativity Cognitive Psychology Linguistics Language and Cognition Cultural & Linguistic Diversity
Judith Smetana
Professor of Psychology · University of Rochester
Smetana is an expert on adolescent-parent relationships, moral reasoning, and development in cultural contexts.
Teens and Self-Esteem Cultural Contexts Children's Moral and Social Reasoning Adolescent-Parent Relationships Parenting Beliefs
Abigail Lynam, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner in adult development, transformative learning, and social & ecological change leadership development
Group Dynamics Contemplative Pedagogies Leadership Development Transformative Learning Social and Ecological Sustainability
Monte W. Davenport, Ph.D.
Developmental, Learning, & Executive Functioning Specialist · Life Solutions of Dallas-Fort Worth
Monte W. Davenport, Ph.D.
Executive Functions ADHD Learning & Development
Richard L. Gilbert
Professor of Psychology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Psychology and New Digital Technologies Cyberpsychology Virtual Reality Lifespan Human Development
Gerard Costa, PhD
Adjunct Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Committed to professional "formation" in student development, with emphasis on "ways of knowing", "ways of doing" and "ways of being."
Infant Mental Health Developmental Approaches to Autism Impact of Exposure to Trauma and Violence on Children Interpersonal Neurobiology Professional Formation (Development/Education)
Tiffany Field, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Over thirty years of research on the positive effects of touch
Infant Mental Health Alternative Therapies High-Risk Infants Depression Research Methods
Mariana Brussoni
Associate Professor · University of British Columbia
Brussoni's research focuses on child injury prevention, including risky play, parents' perspectives on safety, and Aboriginal injuries.
Injury Prevention Child Development Parenting Outdoor Play Higher Education
Bennett Lauber
Chief Experience Officer (CXO) · The Usability People
Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at The Usability People
User Experience Usability Testing User-Centered Design Healthcareit Meaningful Use
Lauren Beverung, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Lauren Beverung holds degrees in developmental psychology and human development & family sciences.
Research Methods Grief and Bereavement Child Development Psychology Parent-Child Relationships and Parenting
Shayne Piasta
Associate Professor | Teaching and Learning · The Ohio State University
Expert in reading and literacy in early and middle childhood education.
Child Development Early Childhood Education Childhood Literacy Literacy Reading and Literacy
Naomi Ekas
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Naomi Ekas's research program utilizes a developmental psychology approach to understanding children’s social and emotional development.
Marital Conflict Emerging Adulthood Parenting Emotion Regulation Caregiver Care for Families with Autism
M. Brent Donnellan
Chair, Department of Psychology · Michigan State University
An expert in personality traits, personality assessment, personality development, and research practices in the psychological sciences.
Relationships Personality Disorders Personalities Temperament
Jennifer Watling Neal
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Jennifer Watling Neal researches how social networks can be leveraged to improve K-12 educational contexts
Social Development Dissemination and Implementation Psychology K-12 Education Social Networks
Carolyn Tucker Halpern, Ph.D.
Chair, Maternal and Child Health · UNC-Chapel Hill
Areas of expertise: adolescent and young adult sexuality and risk-taking, healthy sexual development, developmental psychology.
Sexual Development Adolescent Health Demography Reproductive Health Risk Taking
David Levine
The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: levined@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4677 / Office 350-200
Federal Civil Procedure California Civil Procedure Remedies Institutional Reform Litigation
Elizabeth Cauffman
Professor of Psychological Science, Education and Law · UC Irvine
Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.
Social Ecology Juvenile Justice Adolescent Development Mental Health Legal and Social Policy
Casey Call
Assistant Director, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice · Texas Christian University
Dr. Casey Call is the Assistant Director at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
Therapeutic Family Activities Importance Of Strong Family Connections Family Dynamics Parents Becoming Teachers Talking To Children About Scary Topics
David Cross
Rees-Jones Director and Professor, Psychology · Texas Christian University
David Cross develops programs like TBRI to improve the lives of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and/or trauma.
Research, Education and Outreach to Improve the Lives of Children who have Experienced Abuse, Neglect, and/or Trauma Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on the subjects of cyberbullying and safe social media use.
Safe Social Media Use Cyberbullying