Kenneth A. Dodge

William McDougall Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, USA

About the author:

I study the development and promotion of early childhood health, education, and well-being. I conduct laboratory experiments, prospective longitudinal studies, and evaluations of interventions and public policies.

What I want to achieve:

I hope to help public policy-making become more evidence-based, and I hope to create systems of care for young children and families that improve their health, education, and well-being.

My previous positions:

  • Founding and past director of the Duke University Center for Child and Family Policy.

Awards & accomplishments:

  • Distinguished Scientific Award, American Psychological Association.

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