Current courses
Dr. Faria Sana
Dr. Faria Sana
Associate Professor
Contact information
Email: fsana@athabascau.ca
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Dr. Faria Sana is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Athabasca University, and an Adjunct Professor in Psychology at McMaster University and at the University of Alberta. Her research interests include applying cognitive principles of memory and attention into educational contexts to promote durable and efficient student learning. Dr. Sana’s research program is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and has been prominently featured in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Globe and Mail and numerous education media outlets.
Research interests
- Science of learning
- Memory
- Attention
- Applied cognition
- Education
Educational credentials
- 2015 PhD, Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
- 2009 BA, Honours in Psychology & Sociology, McMaster University
Professional affiliations
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta