Dr. Jennifer Wiley

1054C BSB

jwiley at uic.edu

Department of Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago

1007 W. Harrison St (MC 285)
Chicago IL 60607

Office Phone: UIC is disconnecting office phones, contact via email

Research Interests:

Learning, comprehension, metacomprehension and problem solving. Effects of individual differences in prior knowledge, working memory capacity, and spatial ability. The impact of collaboration on learning and problem solving. Conditions that enable people to think creatively or more effectively. 

Upcoming Courses:

Spring 2026 - PSCH 353 Cognition and Memory Lab (Undergraduate Lab Course)

(No textbook required)

Information for Former Students:

So you want a letter of recommendation...

Lab News:

• New Book: The Emergence of Insight Link to Book Info 

• Lane Adams wins Graduate Research Award for project on dance expertise

• Undergraduates Darvi Griffin-Simmons and Brie Chacon, and Grad Mentor Taylor Strickland Miller to present on benefits of Problem-First Instruction in Math at MPA

• Taylor Strickland Miller recognized with Outstanding TA Award

• Lena Hildenbrand wins Psychonomic Research Award

• Lamorej Roberts wins Society for Text  & Discourse Undergraduate Research Award

• Dr. Jennifer Wiley wins Inaugural MPA Mentoring Award