Dr. Katharine Tillman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katharine Tillman obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego in 2017. Her research focuses on cognitive development, particularly how young children acquire abstract concepts and understand the passage of time. She explores the influence of language and cultural learning on the development of time concepts. Her current projects investigate how children learn about color, number, and causality. Katharine is actively involved in teaching and mentoring in her field, contributing to the understanding of cognitive processes in early childhood through her academic work. She is also engaged with the Austin Thought Lab, furthering her research interests in cognitive psychology.

Research Interests

Courses

PSY 333D - Intro Developmental Psychology (Web) PSY 394S - Graduate Writing Workshop (Web)

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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