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Qi Wang is a Professor in Human Development at Cornell University, specializing in Psychology and Cognitive Science. Wang holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from Peking University, China, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. He directs the Culture & Cognition Lab, focusing on how cultural contexts shape cognitive and social-cognitive skills, specifically in relation to autobiographical memory and future cognition. His pioneering research investigates the influence of the Internet as a cultural force on memory construction and its implications for youth psychosocial functioning. A prominent figure in his field, Wang has received research support from notable agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. He is the author of several scholarly works including the influential book, 'The Autobiographical Self in Time and Culture' and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the 'Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition'. Throughout his career, he has published extensively, with a research focus on the intersection of cognitive and social development through developmental, cognitive, and sociocultural lenses, aiming to understand how cultural beliefs influence cognitive processing and social practices.
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