Dr. Melissa Kibbe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melissa Kibbe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University. Her research investigates how infants, children, and adults process and represent visual information, focusing on the kinds of computations and representations employed to guide behavior. Kibbe’s work explores various aspects of cognitive systems, including working memory, attention, social cognition, and decision-making, especially as these systems interact during complex tasks. Her research employs behavioral methods alongside computational modeling to better understand cognitive processes. Kibbe leads the Developing Minds Lab, where innovative studies reveal how individuals track and utilize information from the rich visual world around them.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.