Dr. Steven Prime

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Steven Prime is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with Honours from Simon Fraser University, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate from York University, where he worked in the Centre for Vision Research. He completed his PhD as a CIHR-funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Manitoba before transitioning to his role at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Prime directs the Neurocognition & Psychophysics Laboratory, focusing on multidisciplinary research that investigates the cognitive processes underlying attention and perception. His work incorporates various methodologies from cognitive psychology and psychophysics, including eye tracking and computational modeling, as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). His research interests include multisensory integration and crossmodal attention, examining how different sensory modalities interact and influence perception. He teaches a variety of courses in psychology, including Perception, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology, and Advanced Human Neuropsychology, among others.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Canada

Role includes research in cognitive neuroscience and directing the Neurocognition & Psychophysics Laboratory.

Courses

Psychology 252 Perception Psychology 253 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Psychology 246 Neuropsychology Psychology 347 Advanced Human Neuropsychology Psychology 348 Research Human Neuropsychology Psychology 355 Advanced Research Cognitive Sciences Psychology 448/898 Attention Research

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.