Dr. Kasey C. Soska, Ph. D.
Senior Research Scientist
Institute of Human Development & Social Change, New York University
Research Support Specialist, Databrary & Datavyu
Ph. D., Experimental/Developmental Psychology, 2010, New York University
B. S., Psychology, 2005, Penn State University
My open science goals are to empower researchers to collect, annotate, and share video data. I manage and support projects in big data that address fundamental questions about learning and development. The aims are to expand quantitative methodologies and data curation for improved quality, reproducibility, and reuse.
My research investigates how exploration and attention develop and, in turn, drive perceptual learning. 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 and computerized video coding to study:
Multimodal exploration and attention in infancy
Coordination across perception and action systems
Opportunities for learning in natural environments
Developmental cascades across domains