Danielle Cosme, PhD
Scientific Director & Senior Researcher University of Pennsylvania
I’m the Scientific Director of the Climate Communication Division of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and a Senior Researcher in the Communication Neuroscience Lab.
Broadly, I am interested in understanding social, cognitive, and motivational factors that promote individual and collective behavior change.
The overarching goal of my research is to use insights from neuroscience, psychology, and communication to design and evaluate translational interventions that facilitate behavior change, improve health and well-being, and promote civic participation across the lifespan.
I am particularly interested in using participatory research methods to support adolescents and emerging adults to deepen their sense of self, and gain a sense of agency, purpose, and connection to their communities.
To achieve these goals, my research combines univariate and multivariate neuroscience approaches, machine learning and computational methods, experiments, experience sampling, and field studies, as well as co-design and participatory action research.
Interests
- Motivation
- Individual & collective behavior change
- Health & well-being
- Positive youth development
- Civic engagement
- Climate action & resilience
- Translational neuroscience
Education
- 2020 PhD in Social and Developmental Psychology, University of Oregon
- 2016 MS in Psychology, University of Oregon
- 2015 MS in Psychology, Stockholm University
- 2009 BS in Psychobiology, Chapman University