Dr. Kasey C. Soska, Ph. D.
Science Director, Play & Learning Across a Year (PLAY) Project
Institute of Human Development & Social Change, New York University
kasey.soska [at] nyu.edu
kasey.soska [at] databrary.org
Postdoctoral Researcher, 2013-2018, Florida International University
Postdoctoral Researcher, 2010-2013, University of Virginia
Ph. D., Experimental/Developmental Psychology, 2010, New York University
M. A., Psychology, 2008, New York University
B. S., Psychology, 2005, Penn State University
My research investigates how exploration and attention develop and, in turn, drive learning in perception and cognition. The ideas are inspired by a developmental systems approach, which emphasizes the study of change processes. I use novel methods, including remote and head-mounted eye tracking, computerized video coding, and open data sharing tools to study:
Multimodal exploration and attention in infancy
Coordination across perception and action systems
Opportunities for learning in natural environments
Developmental cascades across domains