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Elizabeth V. Edgar serves as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Long Island University and Director of the Child Attention and Development Lab. Her research examines how early childhood attention mechanisms shape cognitive, language, and socio-emotional development through multisensory integration of sights and sounds.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Developmental Science from Florida International University
- M.S. in Developmental Sciences from Florida International University
- B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Edgar's research program investigates attentional contributions to anxiety development across childhood using eye-tracking, EEG, behavioral observation, and computational modeling. She explores how neural and behavioral factors interact with environmental contexts to influence developmental trajectories, with emphasis on early identification strategies for at-risk youth. Her methodological expertise spans advanced statistics and innovative remote data collection techniques validated during pandemic conditions.
Recent publications reveal three convergent research streams: computational modeling of attention biases in adolescent anxiety disorders, longitudinal prediction of language outcomes from infant multisensory processing, and neural correlates of risk assessment in social contexts. Cross-cutting themes include socioeconomic influences, bilingual exposure effects, and methodological adaptations for developmental neuroscience.
Her honors include:
- Excellence in Research Award, Florida International University Department of Psychology (2022)
- Dissertation Year Fellowship, Florida International University Graduate School (2022)
- Best Thesis Award, Florida International University College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (2020)
Following an NIMH T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale University Child Study Center, Dr. Edgar has secured competitive funding supporting her lab's multimodal research program. She mentors students in advanced analytical techniques while directing collaborative projects with Yale and Florida International University.
The Child Attention and Development Lab employs integrated approaches including eye-tracking, EEG, and computational modeling to examine attention development. Recent work has pioneered remote assessment protocols for infant attention skills, maintaining research continuity during global disruptions while expanding methodological possibilities for developmental science.
