Teaching Fellows

Emily Silver studies behavioral and psychophysiological responses to early life stress and childhood trauma. In particular, she examines how both individual and contextual factors shape differences in social and emotional development following adverse experiences. Her current work focuses on topics such as environmental unpredictability in early childhood, violence exposure and loneliness, and the impact of social stress on personal memories. She is dedicated to promoting healthy development in children, and her work has involved numerous collaborations with community partners.