2018-2019 Distinguished Speaker Series

The goal of the Distinguished Speaker Series is to bring influential researchers in cognitive science to MSU to talk on a broad range of topics.

All talks will be held in 118 Psychology. Fall talks will be held at 5:30 pm with a reception beginning at 5 pm. Spring talks will be held at 6:30pm with a reception beginning at 6 pm. Light refreshments are served and all are welcome!

Fall 2018

October 15
Dr. Rick Lewis, University of Michigan
Rethinking Bounded Rationality: Computationally Rational Choice, Action, and Reward
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October 22
Dr. Laurel Trainor, McMaster University
Music that Moves Us: Rhythm, Prediction, Brain Oscillations and Social Development
Abstract and suggested readings

Spring 2019

March 18
Dr. Jeff Zacks, Washington University in St. Louis
Event comprehension and memory in the predictive brain