Dr. Russell Epstein

Professor

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Biography

Russell Epstein is a Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychology, specializing in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral neuroscience. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying visual scene perception, event perception, object recognition, and spatial memory. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and various cognitive neuroscience techniques, Epstein aims to understand how our brains represent scenes, objects, and environmental spaces. His work extensively explores the interplay between perception and memory, particularly in recognizing scenes, places, and landmarks. Epstein is engaged in training new graduate students, with admissions for Fall 2026 now open. He teaches courses such as Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience and Consciousness, and Proseminar in Cognitive Neuroscience.

Research Interests

Courses

Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Neuroscience and Consciousness Proseminar in Cognitive Neuroscience

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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