Dr. Lauren Emberson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lauren Emberson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, starting in Summer 2021. Her research primarily focuses on infant development, utilizing a combination of neuroimaging and behavioral methods to investigate how infants learn, perceive, and support language development. She is a part of the Early Development Research Group, a consortium dedicated to understanding the development of perception, language, and social understanding in infants and children. With specific interests in the interplay between learning and perception, Lauren aims to uncover how these processes contribute to the growth of language skills in young learners.

Research Interests

Infant Development Neuroimaging Behavioral Methods Language Development Perception Social Understanding

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.