Michelle Ellefson

Professor of Cognitive Science · School of Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Cambridge

Quick answer: Michelle Ellefson is Professor of Cognitive Science at University of Cambridge. Michelle Ellefson shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.

⭐ Prof Ellefson is not considering PhD applications for 2026-27 entry.

Research interests

Executive functions, Task switching, Causal reasoning, Scientific reasoning, Science education, Educational neuroscience, Applications of cognitive science/neuroscience to improved educational practice

Selected publications (since 2023)

[2023] Eberhart, J., Paes, T. M., Ellefson, M. R., & Marcovitch, S. (2023). Executive functions and play. Trends in Neuroscience and Education, 30, 100198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tine.2023.100198 [2023] Ellefson, M. R., & Oppenheimer, D. M. (2023). Is replication possible without fidelity? Psychological Methods, 28(6), 1446-1455. https://doi.org/10.1037/met0000473 Preprint: https://psyarxiv.com/bqnk4 Data/Scripts: https://osf.io/7y4v5 [2023] Lai, R. P., & Ellefson, M. R. (2023). How multidimensional is computational thinking competency? A bi-factor model of the Computational Thinking Challenge. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 61, 251-282. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331221121052 Preprint: https://osf.io/e8n3h Data/Scripts: https://osf.io/pf6zq [2023] Tong, K., Chan, Y. N., C

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