Dr. Ruth Colwill

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Biography

Ruth M. Colwill is a Professor in the Cognitive Psychological Sciences at Brown University. She earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge and her BA from the University of York. Her research primarily focuses on animal learning behavior, cognitive development influenced by early adverse experiences, and canine communication systems. Prof. Colwill utilizes behavioral methods to investigate how information is represented in the minds of animals, studying topics such as instrumental learning and the effects of environmental enrichment on animal cognition. She has published extensively on the relationship between experience and cognition in various species, including fish and mammals.

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Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaches undergraduate courses in Animal Behavior, Learning & Conditioning, and supervises research methods in animal behavior through laboratory courses.

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics