Dr. Steven Asher

Professor

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Biography

Steven R. Asher is a Professor in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. His graduate training was in developmental psychology and social psychology, with a focus on theoretical issues, research design, and measurement strategies, complemented by minors in educational psychology and sociology. His long-term research interests center on social relationships, with a particular emphasis on the implications of these relationships for children's well-being and loneliness. Asher has been involved in several research studies and grants aimed at understanding aggression and interpersonal youth violence, as well as developing resilience among students. His commitment to educational and research service efforts in schools reflects a desire to apply his expertise in practical settings to improve student outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)