Organized Research Units
Centre for Applied Cognitive Research (CACR)
The Centre for Applied Cognitive Research includes members from Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Linguistics, and Philosophy. Researchers at the Centre for Applied Cognitive Research are involved in a wide range of applied and basic research projects. There are four areas of focus for the centre:
- Aviation Psychology
- Education
- Modelling Complex Tasks
- Speech and Language
Forensic Psychology Research Centre (FPRC)
The Forensic Psychology Research Centre aims to serve as a central hub for advancing and promoting forensic research and practice. Research themes covered include:
- Police and Legal Psychology
- Correctional Psychology
The Forensic Psychology Research Centre has three goals:
- Progress theoretical and applied research by providing connections, expertise, and funding
- Mobilize the knowledge generated by members to impact everyday Canadians through connections with industry and knowledge translation activities
- Develop and support the next generations of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers
Pickering Centre for Research in Human Development
The Pickering Centre is Canada’s developmental psychology hub, home to leading researchers advancing our understanding of how people of all ages – especially children, adolescents, and young adults – can adapt and thrive during key periods of growth and change. The Pickering Centre’s mission emphasizes providing a scholarly community for early-career researchers studying human development to hone their skills, gain experience, and expand their professional networks; knowledge exchange between academic researchers, students, and other professions at and beyond our semi-regular Development conference; and evidence-based guidance to support individuals and families as they navigate major life transitions.