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Helena Paterson is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. Her primary research interest is in dynamic person perception, which includes the attribution of impressions and the perception of emotions. She also explores pedagogical research related to learning and teaching with technology. Paterson completed her PhD in the School of Psychology at the University of Glasgow and has worked as a Post-Doctoral researcher on an ESRC funded project with Dr. Frank Pollick, subsequently starting a British Academy Fellowship. Her research interests encompass Human Cognition, Representation, and Development, focusing on dynamic social events and their representation in human cognitive systems. Furthermore, she emphasizes Open Science practices in her teaching, aiming to advance scientific understanding and communication. Paterson encourages undergraduate students to engage in research projects related to perceptions of attraction, stereotype schemas, and cognitive development, among others. She advocates for public science communication while maintaining a collaborative environment in her lab for team-based research efforts.