Dr. John Jonides

Professor

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Biography

John Jonides is the Edward E. Smith Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the psychological and neural architecture of cognitive control, with interests in working memory, distraction, attentional mechanisms, and cognitive training. His work also explores translational research topics, applying psychological insights to significant issues such as self-control difficulties, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depressive Disorder, and aging. He utilizes a variety of research techniques, including behavioral testing, functional neuroimaging using fMRI, and electrical stimulation methods like transcranial direct current stimulation. Jonides has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Excellence in Research Award from the University of Michigan in 1996 and being elected as a Fellow of both the Society of Experimental Psychologists and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has also played a key role as a Senior Editor for Psychological Science and is a co-director of the functional MRI Center at Michigan.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence in Research Award

1996-01-01
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Elected Fellow

1996-01-01
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Elected Fellow

1995-01-01
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Excellence in Education Award

1992-01-01
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Fellowship

1982-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

1978-01-01
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Spencer Foundation Research Award

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Faculty Development Fund Award

1980-01-01
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Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award

2003-01-01
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Collegiate Professorship

2004-01-01
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Elected Fellow

2005-01-01

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