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Marc Berman is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago, where he is involved in the Cognition and Social Integrative Neuroscience programs. His research focuses on understanding the relationship between individual psychological processes and environmental factors, utilizing brain imaging, behavioral experimentation, and computational neuroscience models to quantify the interactions between individuals and their environments. Berman earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Operations Engineering and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, where he received his post-doctoral training at the Rotman Research Institute in Toronto. Prior to his current position, he served as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina. His recent publications explore various topics, including the neural mechanisms of self-control, the impacts of natural environments on cognition and affect, and the relationships between rumination, depression, and brain network efficiency. Berman has contributed significantly to the field of environmental neuroscience, focusing on how natural settings can improve mental well-being and cognitive functioning.
Department of Philosophy