Dr. Brittany Travers

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brittany Travers is an Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in cognitive psychology and the developmental aspects of autism. Her research focuses on the neurobiological and behavioral outcomes associated with balance training in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Travers has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals addressing the interplay between motor skills and cognitive functions in autistic children. She actively contributes to various media discussing the implications of video game play on development and learning in youth with autism. In addition to her teaching and research efforts, Brittany has presented at numerous conferences worldwide, sharing her insights on motor challenges and their correlation with daily living skills and neurobiological structures in autism. Recognized for her impactful contributions to the field, she has received several awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the International Society for Autism Research and recognition as a finalist for the WARF Innovation Awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-09-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Teaching and researching topics related to occupational therapy and cognitive psychology.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

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Teaching Academy Fellow

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Honors Research Finalist

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences