Dr. Erin Panda

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erin Panda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University and co-director of Brock’s Developmental Neuroscience Lab. Her research focuses on educational neuroscience, particularly how brain development differs among individuals and how these differences impact learning and effective intervention strategies. She uses electrophysiological methods such as EEG to track developmental differences in children's brain responses during reading and listening tasks. Her projects include collaborations with community partners, such as Pathstone Mental Health, examining brain networks in young people experiencing attention difficulties and anxiety. She has also assessed evidence-based reading interventions with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, aiming to enhance children's reading outcomes. Panda studies neurocognitive correlates of reading, language, and attention, contributing to understanding the mechanisms of typical and neurodiverse development. Her research ultimately seeks to inform targeted programming for children's educational success.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Child and Youth Studies, focusing on educational neuroscience.

Co-Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Brock’s Developmental Neuroscience Lab • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Leading research initiatives related to developmental neuroscience and educational interventions.

Awards

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Don Ursino Award for Excellence in Teaching of Large Classes

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Award for Excellence in Teaching in Social Sciences

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.