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Marvin Chun is an American psychologist and neuroscientist. He is the Richard M. Colgate Professor of Psychology at Yale University, and the Dean of Yale College. He is known for his work on visual attention, working memory, and social cognition.
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Marvin Chun is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Yale University, known for his research on visual attention, working memory, and the neural bases of consciousness. He teaches the popular Introduction to Psychology course available on the YaleCourses YouTube channel, offering engaging lectures covering a wide range of psychological topics.
Early Life
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Career
Marvin Chun is a prominent figure at Yale University, holding the title of Richard M. Colgate Professor of Psychology. He also serves as the Dean of Yale College. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly using fMRI to study attention, perception, and memory. He is well-known for his Introduction to Psychology course, part of the Open Yale Courses initiative, which has made his teaching accessible to a global audience via the YaleCourses YouTube channel.
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Information on specific awards received by Marvin Chun is not readily available, although his influence and recognition are evident in his prominent position at Yale and the widespread popularity of his online course.
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YaleCourses offers lectures and academic programs from Yale University. Explore a wide range of subjects and expand your knowledge with our educational content.
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Who is Marvin Chun?
Marvin Chun is an American psychologist and neuroscientist, known for his work on visual attention, working memory, and social cognition. He is the Richard M. Colgate Professor of Psychology at Yale University and the Dean of Yale College.
What role does Marvin Chun have at Yale University?
Marvin Chun is the Richard M. Colgate Professor of Psychology and the Dean of Yale College at Yale University.
What is Marvin Chun known for in his academic work?
Marvin Chun is known for his research on visual attention, working memory, and social cognition.
What is the YaleCourses YouTube channel?
The YaleCourses YouTube channel provides access to complete sets of lectures from the Open Yale Courses initiative, offering insights into Yale University's classrooms and academic programs.
When did the YaleCourses YouTube channel join YouTube?
The YaleCourses YouTube channel joined YouTube in September 2008.
What are Marvin Chun's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Marvin YouTube channels collectively have over 80.0M subscribers, more than 9,027.9M views, and have uploaded over 100.3K videos.
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2008 - present
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