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Geoffrey Brown is a professor in the Department of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on the role of family relationships in supporting healthy social and emotional development in infancy and early childhood, with a particular interest in fathering. He has explored the development of early father-child relationships and the paternal contributions to early development. His research program elucidates the developmental course of fathering and family relationships, as well as healthy infant development within varied ecological and socio-cultural contexts. Notably, he has received funding from the NIH to examine contextual factors affecting the transition to parenthood, specifically looking at fathers’ contributions to infant development among unmarried, African American men in rural environments. His work aims to contribute to a greater understanding of parenting in the early years and to inform strengths-based programs that meet the needs of fathers, mothers, and young children, particularly for those facing challenging contextual circumstances.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences