Dr. Dorsa Amir

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dorsa Amir is a cognitive scientist who studies how culture shapes the developing mind. Her research investigates the dynamic interplay between culture and cognition, utilizing tools from developmental psychology, anthropology, and behavioral economics to understand the interacting forces. She leads the Mind & Culture Lab, where she collaborates with numerous researchers to explore the influences of culture on cognitive processes in both children and adults.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)