About

When we think of magic, what field of study instantly comes to mind? Cognitive Science, of course! What could be more magical than the human mind? The interdisciplinary interplay of neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, and all our specializations make for a magical mixture of endless learning opportunities and revolutionary innovations.

Immerse yourself in the magic at CSSA's 18th National cognitive science Conference, where top professionals in their fields explain their innovative research and students present their latest projects within the department. Become inspired, make some connections, and spark your own magic within.

Speakers

Day 1 : Design and Interaction

• Julia Larina (Design) – “Designing for Cognitive Biases:
  How UX Influences Human Decision-Making”
• Anindya Basu (Design) – “A Crash Course in the Cognitive Science Behind Simulations, Virtual Reality, and Their Practical Applications”
• Cole Biehle (Design) – “Transitioning to Grad School/Industry
  and Ways to Get Involved at UCSD”
• Alan Tran (Design) – “122 Year Old Ongoing UX
  Project with Almost No UX Designers”
• Amon Neequaye (Design) – “Walkthrough of the Process of
  Designing and Running a Usability Study”

Day 2 : ML, Language, & Neuro

• Jerry Ricario (Machine Learning) – “The Fascinating
  Wizardry Behind Flying the Skies”
• Zachariah Gutierrez (Machine Learning) – “Mind Games: The
  Intersection of Thought Privacy and Dark Patterns”
• Daniel Maryanovsky (Machine Learning) – “Of Magic
  and Math: An Exhortation”
• Monica Shen (Language and Culture) – “L2 Speakers and Bilingualism: Code Switching, Accents, and ASR Models”
• Prince Ghuman (Neuroscience) – “Neuromarketing: Neuroscience
  of Attention & Memory for Marketing”

Schedule