Dr. Maurice Smith

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Biography

Maurice Smith is a faculty member at the Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, specializing in bioengineering and health sciences. His research addresses various aspects of motor memory, coordination, and the roles of different types of long-term memories in motor learning processes. His studies have challenged established beliefs about the distinctions between short-term and long-term memory functions and have provided new insights into the cerebellum's role in motor planning under uncertainty. Through ongoing research, he contributes to understanding how memory systems influence relearning and the efficiency of motor tasks. Smith actively engages in interdisciplinary studies that seek to deepen the academic community's understanding of cognitive processes related to movement and motor skills.

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Requirements for Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Introductory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics Biochemistry Organic chemistry Physical chemistry Differential and integral calculus
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Specialization Notes

The program covers Molecular Mechanism & Structural Biology, Systems, Quantitative & Computational Biology, Neurobiology & Behavior, and Development, Genetics & Evolution. GRE not accepted.