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Professor Dr. Colleen Seifert

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Biography

Colleen Seifert is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and is a leading researcher in complex human cognition, focusing on memory, learning, problem-solving, and creativity. Her research investigates cognitive accounts of creative thinking as well as methods to enhance the creative process. Additionally, she is committed to improving learning pedagogy design in higher education, advocating for applications that benefit public interest. Seifert's work has garnered recognition in various publications, contributing significantly to understanding cognitive modeling and psychological design principles. She has been involved in impactful projects aimed at enhancing educational outcomes through innovative approaches.

Research Interests

Creativity Cognition Cognitive Neuroscience Memory Problem-solving

Experience

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professorship focused on teaching and research in Psychology, emphasizing innovative pedagogy and cognitive research.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics

Application Checklist

  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume

Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science