Emilie Smith

Emilie Smith is a distinguished academic in the field of human development, currently serving as a College of Social Science Distinguished Senior Scholar and Professor at Michigan State University since August 2020. Prior to this role, Emilie was a Professor at the University of Georgia in Human Development and Family Science from 2014 to 2020, and held the position of Janette McGarity Barber Professor and Head at Penn State University from 2003 to 2014. Emilie's extensive experience includes a significant role as Senior Service Fellow and Branch Chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, specializing in violence prevention and program evaluation. Additionally, Emilie has contributed to academia as an Assistant/Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina. Academic credentials include a BA in Psychology and African American Studies from Smith College, along with a Ph.D. in Community Psychology from Michigan State University. Emilie's research focuses on the influences of child, family, community, and sociocultural factors on child identity and behavior, particularly through the integration of connected technologies in prevention and promotion programming.