Dr. Steve Maren

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Biography

Steve Maren is a distinguished educator and researcher specializing in the neurobiology of emotional learning and memory. He is currently a professor and director at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on various aspects of behavior, including fear and anxiety, psychopathology, and synaptic plasticity. With a PhD in Biological Sciences (Neurobiology) from the University of Southern California and a BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Maren has received numerous honors for his contributions to psychology, including the Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution from the American Psychological Association in 2001 and multiple fellowships in prominent psychological associations. His influential work is recognized within the academic community, culminating in prestigious awards such as the D. O. Hebb Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award in 2017 and the Gantt Medal from the Pavlovian Society in 2019. Maren's extensive research and active engagement in psychological science reflect his significant impact on understanding the neural underpinnings of behavior.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Scientific Award Early Career Contribution

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Fellow

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Fellow

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D. O. Hebb Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award

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Gantt Medal

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Fellow

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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