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Summary
Suparna Rajaram is a Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University. Her research focuses on social transmission of memory and the emergence of collective memory, with a particular emphasis on how emotional valence, group structure, and social networks influence memory formation and accuracy. She holds a Ph.D. from Rice University (1991) and has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Education
- Rice University, Ph.D. in Psychology, 1991
- Postdoctoral training in Cognitive Science (details not specified)
Research Interests
Rajaram’s work explores the interplay between individual and collective memory processes, including:
- Social influences on memory accuracy and false memory propagation
- Collaborative memory dynamics in aging populations
- Neurocognitive mechanisms underlying collaborative recall
- Cultural variations in memory disruption
Key Contributions
Her research has advanced understanding of:
- Agent-based modeling of collective memory
- Effects of social interactions on emotional memory accuracy
- Optimizing group collaboration for enhanced individual retention
Awards & Grants
- 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship
- National Science Foundation grants (multiple years)
- Google Faculty Research Award (2016–2018)
- APS–David Myers Lecture on Teaching (2022)
Labs & Collaborations
Rajaram directs the Social Memory and Cognition Lab, focusing on:
- Collaborative remembering in diverse groups
- Memory transmission in social networks
- Applications to education and aging
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