Jennifer M. Zosh
Jennifer M. Zosh, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University. Her areas of expertise include cognitive development, playful learning, and the impact of technology on families. Her work was recently featured in Psychological Science in the Public Interest where her team aimed to put education back in educational apps via the application of science of learning research. Beyond traditional academic publications, a driving force in her career is the dissemination of scientific discoveries to the public. This translational work has appeared on The Conversation, PBS Parents, Huffington Post, Brookings Institution, NPR Radio Times, etc., Zosh is also involved in the dissemination of developmental research through her involvement and collaboration with children’s museums and her roles on advisory boards (e.g., Ultimate Block Party, Urban ThinkScape). She received her Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from the Johns Hopkins University.