Emily Skow
About Emily Skow
Emily Skow is a Principal Scientist in the Human Factors Practice at Exponent, where she specializes in child safety and product safety analyses. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognition and Neural Systems from the University of Arizona and has a diverse background in research and academia.
Current Role at Exponent
Emily Skow serves as Principal Scientist in the Human Factors Practice at Exponent. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the analysis of human behavior and safety. Her role involves consulting on factors affecting child safety and understanding the relationship between development and accident patterns. Emily's expertise in human factors is critical in evaluating product safety and effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Emily Skow has held multiple positions at Exponent prior to her current role. She worked as Human Factors Senior Scientist from 2012 to 2014, then as Managing Scientist from 2016 to 2018, and briefly as Senior Managing Scientist in 2018. Her work involved designing and evaluating warnings and safety information, as well as conducting large-scale user studies to analyze human perception and behavior.
Education and Expertise
Emily Skow earned her Ph.D. in Cognition and Neural Systems from the University of Arizona, where she studied from 2000 to 2007. She also holds an M.A. in the same field from the same institution. Earlier, she obtained a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in human factors and safety analysis.
Teaching and Research Background
Emily Skow has a background in academia, having served as an Assistant Professor at Simpson College from 2008 to 2012. She also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Arizona and University College London. Her teaching experience has equipped her with skills to condense complex information across various disciplines, enhancing her research and consulting capabilities.
Presentations and Contributions
Emily Skow has presented at the Consumer Product Safety Commission, focusing on issues related to potential recalls and product safety analyses. Her contributions in this area highlight her commitment to improving safety standards and understanding the implications of human factors in product design and usage.