Areas of Expertise:
- Early childhood development
- Mixed-methods research design
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- STEM, literacy, social-emotional programming
- Instrument and protocol development for youth and adult audiences
Julia has spent more than a decade in developmental and education research. At Rockman et al, Julia has led projects that examine the impact of STEM and literacy programs for youth audiences in K-12 and informal education, as well as assessed the development of new university programs for adult learners. Julia earned her Ph.D. from the Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, where she studied the dynamic relationships between cognitive, motor, and neural development in early childhood. Specifically, her research focused on how children learn from the world around them through play and exploration, which provides the foundation for developing problem-solving and literacy skills. Julia also earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia. In her spare time, Julia enjoys baking and painting.
