Sharon Thompson-Schill is a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her academic research focuses on the biological foundations of human cognitive systems, exploring the complex relationships between language, memory, perception, and cognitive control. Through her empirical work, she has made significant contributions to understanding how these systems interact and function within the human brain.\n\nThroughout her career, Thompson-Schill has held several prominent leadership positions at the University of Pennsylvania. She served as the Chairperson of the Psychology Department from 2014 to 2019 and was the founding Director of MindCORE from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she directed the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience from 2010 to 2014, subsequently serving as its Co-Director until 2017. Her administrative and academic leadership has helped shape the landscape of cognitive science research at the institution.\n\nBeyond her university appointments, Thompson-Schill is active in the broader scientific community. She is a member of the Committee on Science and the Arts at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and has contributed to the academic publishing landscape through her service on various editorial boards, including a role as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal Cognitive Neuroscience. As of 2023, her extensive body of work includes more than 190 scientific publications, which have garnered over 18,000 citations.
