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Erin A Koterba serves as Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Tampa, specializing in developmental psychology with expertise spanning childhood through emerging adulthood.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.A. from Concordia College (2002)
- M.S. from University of Pittsburgh (2006)
- Ph.D. from University of Pittsburgh (2010)
Professor Koterba's research examines communication development across multiple populations: typically developing children, preadolescents, emerging adults, and infants/toddlers at autism risk. Her current work investigates digital communication landscapes, particularly young adults' capacity to distinguish factual information from misinformation online. This dual focus bridges traditional developmental frameworks with contemporary digital challenges.
Her scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals with several active projects in publication pipelines. She actively disseminates findings through international conferences organized by the Society for Research in Child Development and Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood.
Professor Koterba teaches diverse courses spanning developmental theory (Psychology of Child Development, Emerging Adulthood), clinical applications (Understanding Childhood Disorders), research methodology (Statistics and Research Methods I), and career development (Careers in Psychology). Her work's societal impact is evidenced by media features including NBC's Today Show and Cosmopolitan magazine.
