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Michael Tomasello CV

James F. Bonk Distinguished Professor
Psychology & Neuroscience
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, 247 Reuben-Cooke Building, Durham, NC 27708
CV

Overview


Major research interests in processes of social cognition, social learning, cooperation, and communication from developmental, comparative, and cultural perspectives. Current theoretical focus on processes of shared intentionality. Empirical research mainly with human children from 1 to 4 years of age and great apes.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


James F. Bonk Distinguished Professor · 2016 - Present Psychology & Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience · 2015 - Present Psychology & Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology · 2016 - Present Evolutionary Anthropology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Philosophy · 2016 - Present Philosophy, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Georgia · 1980 Ph.D.
Duke University · 1972 B.A.