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Interdisciplinary Committee

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Mission Statement

The mission of the interdisciplinary committee is to enhance quality, promote visibility, and support capacity building related to interdisciplinary research in the developmental sciences. Through this, we aim to facilitate bold but thoughtful boundary crossings between disciplines to address scientific questions and identify multi-system factors that contribute to innovation and impact on child development. However, the diversity of theory, methods, and language across disciplines often results in a siloing of knowledge that impedes progress toward an integrated understanding of developmental phenomena. Our goal is to help build equitable interdisciplinary bridges that break down these silos, and to inspire as well as foster a culture that rewards the next generation of scientists to address complex human development questions with an interdisciplinary frame.

Recent Committee Initiatives (as of 2026):

Advancing Research on AI and Child Development: Interactive Discussion of Priority Questions, Methods, Safety, and Policy -- Webinar:  This interdisciplinary webinar convenes scholars across fields to examine the implications of artificial intelligence for child development. Panelists identify key research priorities, methodological challenges, and ethical considerations, while also exploring issues of safety, governance, and policy. The discussion highlights opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and outlines directions for advancing research in this rapidly evolving area. 

Early Career Interdisciplinary Scholars Fellowship (ECISF) Program: Supports early-career scholars within five years of earning a terminal degree in a field outside psychology or human development who are conducting interdisciplinary work in developmental science.

Is Technology Good or Bad for Child Development – Webinar: This interdisciplinary webinar explores the evolving role of technology in child development, highlighting both its potential benefits and emerging concerns. Panelists share insights across fields and outline a forward-looking research agenda for the next decade.

Committee Roster

Samantha Brown, Co-Chair2023-2027Colorado State University
Pilyoung Kim, Co-Chair2023-2027University of Denver
Erinn Duprey2023-2027Children's Institute, University of Rochester
Jennifer Locasale-Crouch2023-2027Virginia Commonwealth University
Sonya Negriff2023-2027Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Camie Tomlinson2025-2029University of Louisville
Sen Wang2025-2029Boston University 
Briana Williams, SECC Representative2025-2027Brown University
Stephen Asatsa, Governing Council Representative2025-2027Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya
Roman McNeil, Staff Liaison2022-Society for Research in Child Development

Resources to Support Interdisciplinary Research

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Awards and Funding Opportunities

Programs

In this page, we include some suggestions of interdisciplinary programs of potential interest for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty. The list of programs is not comprehensive, so you can contact the Committee co-chairs to ask for the consideration of other programs.

Interdisciplinary Journals

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