Cognitive Science Alumnus Helps Harry Potter

Ben Houston, a graduate of the B.A. (Honours) program in Cognitive Science, has come to the rescue of the makers of the most recent Harry Potter film. His software company, Exocortex, has provided the film makers with programming expertise. His software helped the makers of the upcoming movie  create the special effects for the Pensieve, a magical bowl of water that allows Harry to experience memories of other people. Read the full story in the Ottawa Citizen.