Dr. Aaron Benjamin

Professor

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Biography

Aaron S. Benjamin is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois. His research areas focused on cognitive psychology and quantitative psychology, exploring human learning, memory, and decision-making. He received his Bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and continued his academic journey by earning a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition to his primary appointment, he serves as a professor in the Neuroscience Program and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His research contributions have had significant implications in understanding cognitive processes, and he leads the Human Memory Cognition Laboratory, where he investigates how memory functions and influences our behavior.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.