Dr. Heidi Baumgartner

Instructor

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Biography

Heidi Baumgartner is a Social Science Research Scholar at Stanford University, co-director of the Stanford Big Team Science Lab, and the Managing Editor of the Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science. As the Executive Director of ManyBabies, an international collaborative network in developmental psychology research, Heidi is passionate about transparency and openness in big team science. She completed her PhD in Developmental Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and has prior experience as a postdoctoral research associate at Brown University. In her current roles, Heidi focuses on facilitating collaborations within the ManyBabies consortium to address complex theoretical and methodological challenges in early child development research, utilizing innovative research methods to enhance science education and foster knowledge sharing.

Research Interests

Experience

Social Science Research Scholar

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Co-director of the Stanford Big Team Science Lab and Managing Editor of the Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science.

Executive Director

2021-01-01 — Present

ManyBabies • Stanford, CA

Leading the ManyBabies international collaborative network.

Managing Editor

2024-01-01 — Present

Open Encyclopedia Cognitive Science, MIT Press • Stanford, CA

Responsible for the publication and maintenance of the encyclopedia.

Co-Director

2022-01-01 — Present

Big Team Science Lab • Stanford, CA

Co-director overseeing research initiatives in the lab.

Co-Organizer

2022-01-01 — Present

Big Team Science Conference • Stanford, CA

Co-organizing the annual conference focused on big team science.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.