Dr. Judith Fan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Judith Ellen Fan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in the Graduate School of Education and the Department of Computer Science. She directs the Cognitive Tools Lab, a research group focused on understanding how humans use physical representations to learn, communicate, and solve problems. Her work combines insights from cognitive science, computational neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to explore the underlying mechanisms of human cognition. Prior to her current position, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Diego, where she received several awards for her mentorship and research contributions. Judith holds a PhD in Psychology from Princeton University and an AB in Neurobiology & Statistics from Harvard College.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Assistant Professor role focusing on cognitive science and education.

Awards

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Richard E. Guggenhime Faculty Scholar

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CAREER

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Outstanding Faculty Mentorship Award

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Robert J. Glushko Prize

Courses

PSYCH 229 PSYCH 230 PSYCH 10 STATS 60 CS 499 CS 499P PSYCH 275 PSYCH 299 PSYCH 281 PSYCH 194 PSYCH 195 DATASCI 194L DATASCI 294L EDUC 139 PSYCH 139 COLLEGE 101 PSYCH 267A

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.