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Amy E. Booth is a Professor at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, Department of Psychology & Human Development, with a research focus on early emerging variability in school readiness, particularly language and science domains. She previously held faculty positions at the University of Texas at Austin and Northwestern University, including roles as Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor.
- Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
- M.A. in Developmental Psychology, University of Virginia
- Sc.B. in Psychology, Brown University
Her research explores causal reasoning, vocabulary gaps, and scientific literacy in young children, supported by major NSF grants like Science Sprouts 2.0 and Assessing the Viability of AIDA. Her work examines how causal information, parental interactions, and socioeconomic status influence early learning.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding causal stance as a predictor of scientific literacy, with keywords spanning Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Development, and Educational Research. Her awards include the Clarence Simon Award for Outstanding Teaching and being named a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science.
- Ph.D. Students: Jihye Bae, Margaret Shavlik, Aubry Alvarez, Gwendolyn Fiske
- Grants: Multiple NSF and Spencer Foundation awards totaling over $2 million
- Service: Director of Psychology & Human Development Child Studies Group, NSF panelist, and editorial roles in Child Development and Developmental Science
