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Steven L. Franconeri is a Professor at the Kellogg School of Management and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University. He serves as the Director of the Northwestern Cognitive Science Program and has held prior positions as an Associate and Assistant Professor at Northwestern. He received his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Harvard University, where he also earned his Master's degree. His undergraduate studies were completed in Cognitive Science and Computer Science at Rutgers University. Franconeri's research focuses on visual thinking, communication, and data visualization. He investigates how to leverage the human visual system to enhance understanding and communication in cognitive science. His work has been supported by various prestigious institutions, including the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense. He has received numerous awards, such as the National Science Foundation CAREER award and the Psychonomic Society Early Career award for his contributions to the field of visual thinking and data visualization.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaching and conducting research in Psychology at Northwestern University.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Advanced research and instruction in the area of Psychology.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Initial faculty position in Psychology.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC
Conducted postdoctoral research in cognitive science.
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