Isabelle Boutet

Isabelle Boutet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on how humans analyze social cues from facial features across the lifespan, with particular interest in aging, perceptual analysis, and digital communication. She directs the SCOPE (Social Cognition and Perception) Laboratory, investigating face recognition processes through behavioral and physiological measures.

Education:

• Ph.D., Psychology, McGill University (2002)
• M.A., Psychology, York University (1997)
• B.A., Psychology, York University (1995)

Research Interests: Combines lifespan development perspectives with cutting-edge methodologies to explore social perception mechanisms. Current projects examine emoji use in emotional communication and cognitive aging effects on facial recognition. Her work has practical applications for improving digital interaction design and understanding age-related perceptual changes.

Teaching: Teaches courses on Research Methods and Ethics, Perception, and Méthodes de recherche et éthique. Active in pedagogical innovation, including reflective writing assessment methods.

Labs/Teams: Leads the SCOPE Laboratory, collaborating on projects like 'Unleashing Aging' to develop educational tools for canine aging awareness with veterinarian partners.