Qiushan Liu

Qiushan Liu serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Florida State University under Dr. David Braithwaite's mentorship, focusing on cognitive and affective mechanisms in mathematical learning.

Education

• PhD in Developmental Psychology, Florida State University

Research Expertise
Dr. Liu investigates executive function components (inhibition, shifting) in mathematical problem-solving across rational numbers and algebra. Her work examines strategy selection mechanisms and cross-cultural differences in arithmetic processing between U.S. and Chinese students. She also applies social psychology principles to public health interventions, such as leveraging impression management for pandemic compliance.

Publication Analysis
Her 2021-2025 publications reveal three thematic clusters: 1) Cognitive foundations of numerical representation (fraction/decimal affordances), 2) Executive function dynamics in mathematical intermixing, and 3) Social-cognitive applications in health behavior. This trajectory demonstrates integration of developmental, cognitive, and social psychology frameworks within educational contexts.

Scientific Recognition
No awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials.

Mentorship Approach
Dr. Liu maintains an active undergraduate research program, previously guiding students in conference presentations and manuscript development. At UW-Green Bay, she establishes structured research pathways where students contribute to data collection, analysis, and dissemination through regional/national conferences. Her mentoring philosophy emphasizes skill transfer from experimental design to scientific communication.