Dr. Laura Mckee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura McKee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on understanding the individual, familial, and contextual factors that contribute to youth psychopathology and wellness. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. McKee has contributed to various interventions designed to enhance family well-being, including collaborations on intervention programs for family depression and the impact of parenting styles on child outcomes. Her work includes engaging rigorous clinical science and translating research findings into evidence-based programming for youth and families. She is currently involved in projects targeting positive empathy in young children and addressing the challenges parents face in discussing sensitive topics such as gun violence. Through her research, she aims to create a safer and happier world for families and children, emphasizing a collaborative and applied approach, and enjoys mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Research Interests

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