Using a combination of behavioral and neuroimaging (fMRI) methods, Professor Gutchess’ research explores the effects of age and culture on memory and social cognition. A recent recipient of research grants from the American Federation of Aging Research and the National Institute on Aging, she has also received funding from the National Science Foundation. Professor Gutchess is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Boston University, and holds her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. A sampling of Professor Gutchess’ classes includes Human Memory, Introduction to Psychology, and Social Neuroscience and Culture. (gutchess@brandeis.edu)