Cognitive and Instructional Faculty Members

M. Anne Britt

Professor (Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1991)

Dr. Britt is an expert on advanced literacy learning. Among other projects, she is developing a web-based platform to teach students to comprehend and construct arguments.

E-Mail: britt@niu.edu
Dr. Britt's home page

Joseph Magliano

Associate Professor (Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1992)

Dr. Magliano is interested in the comprehension of text, film, and multi-media. He is an authority on using think aloud protocols in conjunction with other variables to uncover comprehension processes.

E-Mail: jmagliano@niu.edu

Keith K. Millis

Professor (Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1989)

Dr. Millis examines how situation models are constructed and related to individual differences, working memory, and aesthetic experiences.

E-Mail: kmillis@niu.edu  

Katja Wiemer-Hastings

Assistant Professor (Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2000)

Dr. Wiemer-Hastings is an expert on abstract concepts. She, along with Drs. Magliano and Millis, are currently developing a computerized tutor that uses LSA to understand peoples reading strategies.

E-Mail: katja@niu.edu
Dr. Weimer-Hastings' home page

Affiliated Faculty

Bradford Pillow

(Ph.D., Stanford University)

Cognitive development; metacognition and social cognition; children's perspective-taking abilities; children's conceptions of cognitive processes; children's explanation of others' actions.

E-Mail: pillow@niu.edu