Jimena Cosso's research program investigates the learning contexts that shape how young children develop and learn, with a particular focus on dual language learners (DLLs) from immigrant Latine communities. She directs the intending to value and leverage Latine families’ knowledge, experiences, and practices in STEM with an asset-oriented vision. Using mixed-method approaches, her research is primarily centered on understanding how Latine DLL children learn math, how Latine parents support early math development at home, and how researchers and schools typically assess DLLs' school readiness skills.
Before joining Ë¿¹Ïapp, Dr. Cosso was an Assistant Professor in the Educational Psychology program at Penn State. Dr. Cosso received her PhD from Purdue University in Educational Psychology and Research Methodology, MS in Comparative and International Education from New York University, and BA in Sociology from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Dr. Cosso is reviewing applications for students to start in Fall 2025; please email her with inquiries.
Data Management for Data Sharing. Vanderbilt University
Quantitative Research Methods for STEM Education Scholars Program (QRM). NSF & Ë¿¹Ïapp
Institute on Mixture Modeling for Equity-Oriented Researchers, Scholars & Educators (IMMERSE). Institute of Education Science & U.C. Santa Barbara
For an up-to-date list of publications, see my
A Culturally Contextualized Measure of the Home Mathematics Environment for Latine Families. Social Science Research Institute
Listening to Latine Families: Designing Family Math Resources. Social Science Research Institute
Tackling Inequalities by Understanding and Promoting Latine Families' Math Experiences. The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education
Building a Bridge between Measurement and Latine Families: The Home Mathematics Environment. Purdue University
EDHD 322: The Young Child as Mathematician