Moriah Sokolowski

Dr. Moriah Sokolowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, with an adjunct scientist appointment at the Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Hospital. Her research integrates cognitive neuroscience and developmental psychology to explore how the brain supports complex learning, particularly in mathematical thinking and STEM education.

Research Interests: Dr. Sokolowski's work focuses on numerical cognition, mathematical thinking, learning and memory, and individual differences in cognitive abilities. She investigates how core competencies like spatial processing and visual imagery relate to academic achievement and STEM success. Her research employs behavioral experiments and brain-imaging techniques across children, adolescents, and adults.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in educational neuroscience, particularly on math anxiety, numerical magnitude processing, and neural predictors of learning. Her work bridges foundational cognitive science with real-world educational outcomes, often published in interdisciplinary journals such as Nature Partner Journals Science of Learning and Developmental Science.

Scientific Awards:

• Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship

Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Dr. Sokolowski leads an active research program and likely mentors graduate students through her lab. Her Banting Fellowship indicates significant competitive grant funding, reflecting excellence in postdoctoral research. She is passionate about translating research into practical applications for education and wellbeing.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Sokolowski leads the NeuroIDEA Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University, which focuses on the neural and cognitive underpinnings of individual differences in learning and educational achievement.