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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Cognitive Science Researchers Help Children Learn Math

A New tool identifies students who need extra support for important life skills: Article by Dan Rubinstein. Read how Cog Sci's Jo-Anne LeFevre and Heather Douglas have created and use a new screening tool.  ... More

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Colloquium: Cognitive Supports for Analogical Reasoning in Rational Number Understanding

Date: Wednesday, 22 March 2023 Time: 03:00PM Location: Online / DT 2203 Speaker: Shuyuan Yu Abstract Analogy is a powerful learning mechanism for children to learn novel, abstract concepts from only limited input, yet also requires cognitive supports. My talk sought to propose and examine number lines as a mathematical schema of the number... More

Friday, March 17, 2023

20 Questions with Kim and Jim

The March episode of Minding the Brain podcast is live. Enjoy casual Q & A with 20 More Questions with Kim and Jim. Do brain training apps work? Is reading fiction a waste of time? What's the best part of your brain to lose? Find out! #60 20 More Questions with Kim & Jim... More

Friday, March 10, 2023

The Michael Shermer Podcast interviews Jim Davies

The Michael Shermer Podcast interviews Jim Davies about ethics, happiness, and Davies's book Being the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are. Episode released March 8, 2023.... More

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Colloquium: How time representation shapes thoughts about the self and goals

Date : Wednesday, 15 March 2023 Time: 03:00PM Location: DT-2203 & Online Abstract: Much as physical landmarks help structure our representation of space, calendars and significant dates structure our perception of time. In this talk I will review three processes by which time representation influences thoughts about the future. First,... More

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Graduate Research Showcase: Nadine Charanek

Personal website : https://nadinecharanek60.wixsite.com/nadine-charanek  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-charanek-2331425b/  L-NEURO LAB: https://www.olessiajouravlev.com/team-3 Program Info: In what program are you currently enrolled? Cognitive Science  What year of the program are you currently in?  2  Area of Study /... More

Friday, February 17, 2023

Jim Davies on what happens to you when you fall in love

Jim Davies talks about the neurochemistry of love in this 45-second video produced by Carleton University.... More

Monday, February 13, 2023

A cognitive scientist writes about AI art: Jim Davies in Nautilus

Artificial intelligence image generators have become a rage. How do they think like artists, and how do they think differently? Will they put artists' careers in danger? Are they ultimately a force for good in this world? Jim Davies explores these issues from a cognitive science perspective in this article in Nautilus magazine entitled... More

Friday, February 3, 2023

How does the mind process time and what does the FedEx logo have to do with it?

How does the mind understand and keep track of time? And what does the FedEx logo have to do with it? Kim Hellemans interviews Jim Davies about the psychology of time in February's episode of the podcast Minding the Brain.... More

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Brendan Conway-Smith featured in TEDx talk

Brendan introduces us to the concept of metacognition — understanding and controlling one's own mind — and how it can help us manage the intense stressors of modern life. Brendan is a PhD candidate who specializes in metacognition and its benefits. He teaches cognitive science while working at the Cognitive Modeling Lab.  ... More

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Colloquium: Psychometrics and Cognitive Architectures: Why Model Psychometric Tests?

Date: 25-Jan-2023 @ 03:00PM Location: DT-22023 & online Title: Psychometrics and Cognitive Architectures: Why Model Psychometric Tests? Abstract: Psychometric tests are valuable tools for the study of individual differences and human cognitive abilities. Notably, such tests offer the means to quickly and effectively measure general cognitive... More

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Professional Development talk: Non-Academic Opportunities in Behavioural Science

Date: 18 January 2023 Time: 03:00PM Location: DT 2203 and online Title: Non-Academic Opportunities in Behavioural Science Abstract: In recent years we have seen the interest in applying behavioural insights grow outside of academia, into businesses, governments and other organizations. As such there are now more opportunities than ever to research... More

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