Emily Slusser

Emily Slusser is a Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Development at San José State University's College of Education and holds a faculty position in the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program. She co-founded the Early Childhood Institute and holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine.

Dr. Slusser's research bridges cognitive science and education, focusing on:

• Development of numerical cognition and mathematical understanding
• Relationships between language development and mathematical ability
• Proportional reasoning and spatial estimation
• Early STEM education foundations

Her extensive publication record examines how children develop quantitative concepts, with specific focus on numerical estimation, counting development, and the role of language in mathematical learning. Recent work investigates socioeconomic influences on mathematical development and cognitive models of numerical judgment.

She teaches courses including Quantitative Analysis in Education, Cognitive and Language Development, and Child Development. Dr. Slusser serves on multiple editorial boards and has reviewed for NSF grants and academic journals including Child Development and Developmental Psychology.