Dr. Stephanie Goodhew

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephanie Goodhew is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University, where she has been active in several academic roles since 2012. She has notably served as an ARC Future Fellow and has contributed significantly to understanding cognitive failures and their implications for daily life and safety. With a PhD in Psychology from the University of Queensland, Goodhew's research focuses on the cognitive mechanisms underlying safe driving, attentional control, empathy, emotion, and visual search. Her research is particularly concerned with how cognitive failures can lead to serious accidents and the development of interventions to enhance safety for older drivers. She is also invested in improving public awareness of migraines and their management. Her scholarly work includes being an Associate Editor for journals in psychology, reflecting her significant contribution to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra

Leads research and teaching in psychology, focusing on cognitive mechanisms and their implications for everyday life.

ARC Future Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Australian National University • Canberra

Resulting in significant contributions to research in cognitive processes.

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Australian National University • Canberra

Engaged in teaching and research in cognitive psychology.

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Australian National University • Canberra

Involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2012-12-31

University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Conducted research on cognitive processes and their effects on visual attention.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.