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Rachel Flynn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child & Adolescent Development at San Francisco State University (SFSU), part of the College of Health & Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and has held prior roles as a Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern University and a postdoctoral fellow at New York University. Her research focuses on media’s impact on children’s physical, social, and cognitive development, with a particular emphasis on digital media, educational technology, and spatial skill development through gaming.
Education:
- Ph.D., Psychology, University of California, Riverside
- M.A., Psychology in Education, Columbia University’s Teacher’s College
- B.S., Biopsychology and Cognitive Science, University of Michigan
Her work bridges developmental psychology with real-world applications, such as creating inclusive learning environments and designing interventions for children with special needs. Key areas of research include digital games’ effects on executive function, the role of coviewing in vocabulary acquisition, and the therapeutic use of exergames. She has also contributed to policy discussions around child neglect laws and independence.
Advising & Grants: As Faculty Advisor, she mentors students in applying research to educational and clinical settings. Her grants and collaborations focus on improving outcomes for underserved youth through technology and evidence-based practices. Recent projects include evaluating remote instruction’s socioemotional impacts and developing AI literacy curricula for school-age children.
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is named, her research aligns with interdisciplinary teams studying child development, digital media, and education equity. She actively collaborates with institutions like the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and the Society for Research in Child Development.
