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Join Dr. Moriah Sokolowski, an Assistant Professor and developmental cognitive neuroscientist, as she unravels the mysteries of mathematical thinking. Discover the core competencies needed to support complex mathematical thinking, the impact of socioemotional factors like gender and math anxiety on math achievement, and how these skills shape success in STEM disciplines. Gain insights into the building blocks of learning and the keys to fostering future STEM leaders.
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STEM is the most important "skill set," and most of the workforce will consist of STEM professionals. Learning about STEM thinking will help you with the design of solutions for STEM students and professionals and help you get ahead as a leader.
Dr. Moriah Sokolowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University and an Adjunct Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital. She completed her M.Sc. (2015) and Ph.D. (2019) in Psychology in the Cognitive, Developmental, and Brain Sciences area at Western University. Following this, she was a Banting Post-doctoral fellow at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital from January 2020 to June 2023. Dr. Sokolowski’s research program addresses a fundamental question: how does the developing mind support complex learning? She uses mathematical thinking as a model to study the development of complex cognition in children, adolescents and adults, applying diverse methodologies, such as behavioural and brain-imaging techniques. In addition to conducting basic science research, she is passionate about linking her findings to real-world outcomes to support individual well-being and population-level innovation.Dr. Sokolowski has received multiple competitive awards, including the SSHRC Banting Post-Doctoral Fellowship, CIHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Governor General’s Gold Medal, and NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships (Master and Doctorate).