Child and Adolescent Development

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Emily Slusser

Emily Slusser

Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Development, Connie L. Lurie College of Education. (Photo by: Jim Gensheimer/San José State University)

Emily Slusser is a professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Development at the Connie L. Lurie College of Education. Her research focuses on early childhood cognition and development, particularly the conceptual foundations of math and number skills. Her work includes longitudinal studies of children’s understanding of natural number concepts and comprehensive models of early math achievement. She co-founded the Early Childhood Institute (ECI) and serves as a member of the leadership team. Since its launch in 2019, ECI has made notable contributions to the field of early childhood care and education through research, training and advocacy.

Phone: 408-924-3752
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Early Childhood Education, Cognitive Development, Language Acquisition
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Ravisha Mathur

Ravisha Mathur

Associate Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Development, Connie L. Lurie College of Education. (Photo by Jim Gensheimer/San José State University)

Ravisha Mathur is an associate professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Development at the Connie L. Lurie College of Education. She studies friendships and how they develop, as well as the role of imagination in the lives of children. She also studies online/hybrid teaching pedagogy and academic leadership in higher education. She holds a doctoral degree in development psychology from Purdue University.

Phone: 408-924-3666
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Child Development, Adolescent Development, Children’s Imagination and Creativity, Academic Leadership
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Robert Marx

Robert Marx

Assistant Professor, Child and Adolescent Development, Connie L. Lurie College of Education. (Photo by Robert C. Bain/San José State University)

Robert Marx (they/he) is an assistant professor of child and adolescent development at the Connie L. Lurie College of Education. They are an expert on queer and trans youth development, as well as the supports and structures in families, schools and communities that can help LGBTQ+ young people thrive. A former high school English teacher, he holds a doctoral degree in community research and action from Vanderbilt University.

Phone: 408-924-3717
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Psychology, Child Development, LGBTW, Trans