Portrait of Kerry Jordan. Dr. Kerry Jordan is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Brain and Cognition PhD program at Utah State University. Dr. Jordan’s research focuses on cognitive development, particularly in early math cognition and how multiple sensory modalities influence learning. “Research compels us all to become more critical thinkers and instills resilience when encountering unexpected outcomes,” Dr. Jordan explains. Her work investigates how young children and even nonhuman animals represent abstract concepts like numbers, exploring whether these cognitive systems are shared across species and sensory modalities. Funded by the National Science Foundation, Dr. Jordan’s research seeks to enhance learning by integrating multiple sources of information, ultimately shaping how we understand early mathematical development. As a dedicated mentor, she encourages both undergraduate and graduate students to engage in discovery, fostering the next generation of researchers in cognitive science.
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