Jessica Younger, PhD

Jessica Younger, PhD, is an Educational Neuroscientist dedicated to developing effective interventions that empower learners to reach their full potential. Her work explores how individual differences shape learning, leveraging advanced statistical modeling and large-scale data analysis to personalize education. At PBS KIDS, Younger led efforts to optimize educational content through innovative research tools, data-driven insights, and experimental platforms. Her work focuses on translating research into actionable insights for educators, technologists, and policymakers. Younger is committed to advancing the understanding of how people learn best—ensuring that educational approaches are inclusive, evidence-based, and tailored to the needs of diverse learners.

Funding/Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Jessica Younger reports a grant from the Department of Education to Corporation for Public Broadcasting that funded the research to be presented.