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William Hirst is the Malcolm B. Smith Professor of Psychology at The New School for Social Research, part of The New School university. He chairs the Psychology department and focuses on cognitive science, social aspects of cognition, and memory.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Cornell University (1976)
Research Interests: Dr. Hirst’s work explores cognitive science fundamentals, including how social identity and group dynamics influence memory processes. His studies often examine flashbulb memories, collective memory, and the impact of social interactions on remembering. His research also addresses emotional memory in contexts like health crises (e.g., AIDS) and traumatic events (e.g., September 11).
Publications: His recent work includes studies on long-term memory accuracy (e.g., September 11 follow-ups) and socially shared forgetting. Earlier contributions include foundational chapters on consciousness and social influences on memory reconstruction.
Teaching & Advising: Hirst teaches courses like Cognitive Psychology, Fundamentals of Cognitive Psych, and seminars on autobiographical memory. He supervises independent studies and senior projects, reflecting his engagement with both undergraduate and graduate students.
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is named, his research collaborations likely involve interdisciplinary teams given his focus on collective memory and social cognition.
