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Stephanie Matijevic

Postdoctoral Research Associate II
Cognition & Neuroimaging Laboratory
Faculty Supervisor: Lee Ryan
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smatijevic@arizona.edu

I graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2016. I then completed my Ph.D. in University of Arizona's Cognition and Neural Systems program.

Research Interests: 

  • Influence of aging on brain-behavior relationships.
  • Using MRI to investigate brain structure and function.

Selected Presentations:

  • Lopez, T., Matijevic, S., Ryan, L., (2026, April). Relationship Between the Superior Longitudinal Fasciculus and Individual Differences in Working Memory and Inhibition, Cognitive Science Conclave: Poster Session
  • White Matter and Vascular Health in Typical Aging, University of Arizona Psychology Cognition & Neural Systems (CNS) Seminar (2026)

Dissertation:

  • Associations Between Posterior Medial Network Functional Connectivity and Episodic Detail Generation Among Younger and Older Adults

Courses Taught:

  • PSY 300 - Mind & Brain (2024)

Updated: 05/11/26

Degrees

  • B.S. Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas (2016)
  • Ph.D. Psychology, University of Arizona (2023) - Cognition and Neural Systems program