Dr. Loretta Flanagan Cato

Associate Professor

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Biography

Loretta Flanagan-Cato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on community engagement and educational outcomes, with a specific emphasis on neuroscience outreach and the social connections associated with achievement. Dr. Flanagan-Cato teaches various courses including Everyday Neuroscience, Neuroendocrinology, and Biomedical Research. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, a Master’s degree in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh. Her work is geared towards improving the understanding of how environmental factors influence psychological and educational outcomes.

Research Interests

Community Engagement Educational Outcomes Neuroscience Outreach Social Connection Achievement

Courses

NRSC 1160 Everyday Neuroscience NRSC 2260 Neuroendocrinology NRSC 4460 Neuroendocrinology PSYC 4460 Everyday Psychology NGG 5990 Biomedical Research Urban Curriculum NEUR 2250 Hormones Behavior

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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