139 - Susan Carey: Becoming a Cognitive Scientist

Anjie chats with Dr. Susan Carey. Susan is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and one of the most influential figures in the field of developmental psychology. Her groundbreaking research focuses on conceptual change and how knowledge systems develop throughout childhood. Susan has received numerous prestigious awards, including the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science, the David Rumelhart Prize for significant contributions to human cognition, and the Atkinson Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences from the National Academy of Sciences. In this episode, Susan reflects on her journey into cognitive science, discusses the evolution of her research on children's conceptual understanding, and shares valuable advice for aspiring graduate students and young faculty.

Susan’s memoir: https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-devpsych-040622-091723

Susan’s personal website: https://www.harvardlds.org/our-labs/carey-lab/susan-carey/

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