Dr. Qi Wang

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Qi Wang. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Qi Wang is a Professor of Human Development in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University, where he directs the Culture & Cognition Lab. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Peking University, China, and both an MA and PhD in Psychology from Harvard University. Professor Wang's research explores the mechanisms underlying the development of a variety of cognitive and social-cognitive skills in cultural contexts, with a focus on autobiographical memory and future cognition. His pioneering work examines how the Internet and cultural forces affect memory construction and their implications for youth psychosocial functioning. His contributions to the field have been recognized through grants from institutions such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. He has published extensively, with a book titled 'The Autobiographical Self in Time and Culture' considered a seminal work in understanding the intersection of culture and memory. Additionally, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition.

Research Interests

Courses

HD 120 - HD Freshman Seminar HD 2300 - Cognitive Development HD 2800 - Cultural Psychology HD 4520 - Culture and Human Development HD 3380 - Social Cognition Development HD 4310/6390 - Mind, Self, Emotion: Research Seminar HD 6350 - Cultural Psychology HD 6310 - Proseminar Cognitive Development HD 6210 - Seminar Autobiographical Memory

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture