Kathryn T. Spoehr
Professor of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences
Professor of Public Policy
 
 
ABOUT ME
Education:
BA, Brown University
(Mathematical Psychology)
M.A., Ph.D. Stanford University
(Psychology with minor in
Computer Science)

Office Location:
256 Metcalf

Office Hours:
T: 2:00 - 4:00

or email for an appointment

Contact Me
Email:
Kathryn_Spoehr at brown.edu
Address:
Dept. Cognitive, Linguistic, &
  Psychological Sciences
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912-1821
Office Phone:
401-863-2693
Fax:
401-863-2255
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Kathryn Spoehr is Professor of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences and Professor of Public Policy at Brown University.  Spoehr received her A.B. degree at Brown University in 1969 magna cum laude and with honors in mathematical psychology.  She did graduate work in cognitive psychology and computer science (artificial intelligence) at Stanford University, where she was awarded the A.M. degree in 1971 and the Ph.D. in 1973, both in Psychology.  Spoehr joined the Brown faculty in 1974 as a member of the Psychology Department and was a founding member of the Executive Committee of the Center for Cognitive Science.  In 1986 she moved to the newly formed Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences where she served as chairperson from 1991 to 1993.  She was the Associate Provost for Budget and Planning from 1982-85, served as Dean of the Graduate School and Research from 1993-96, and as Vice-Provost and Dean of the Faculty from 1996-1999, and  Executive Vice-President and Provost from 1999-2001. Spoehr served on the Commission for Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2003-2009), and is currently Associate Chair of the Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences.