Cognitive Science

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RA Q&A with Kailey Baxstrome from The Cognitive Neuroscience of Thought Laboratory

Have you ever felt inspired to ask new questions, and explore new frontiers in research? Kailey Baxstrome shares her experience exploring novel ideas in a lab setting as a research assistant. By Madeline Renner Kailey Baxstrome, a fourth-year BSc student in Cognitive Systems (Cognition & Brain specialization), was compelled to share a unique idea for […]

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New study debunks stereotypes associated with unhoused people’s spending habits

The public has the wrong idea about what homeless people would do after coming into a large amount of money.

UBC Psychology faculty receive national funding to support their research

UBC Psychology faculty receive national funding to support their research

121 UBC-led projects received $29.2 million over five years.

2023 SSHRC Insight Grants awarded to psychology researchers

2023 SSHRC Insight Grants awarded to psychology researchers

Congratulations to the UBC Psychology researchers and their collaborators who received SSHRC Insight Grants.

Dr. Jiaying Zhao named UBC Sauder Distinguished Scholar

Dr. Jiaying Zhao named UBC Sauder Distinguished Scholar

The Sauder Distinguished Scholar Program recognizes exceptional researchers who promote Sauder’s research mission through collaboration and engagement.

RA Q&A with Theodore Yu from the Memory and Imagination Lab

RA Q&A with Theodore Yu from the Memory and Imagination Lab

Theodore shares his experiences bringing his studies in psychology to life by working in the Memory & Imagination Lab.

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Dr. Jiaying Zhao part of new collaboration to create innovative methods to value earth observations

The collaboration brings together expertise from different disciplines, including educators, economists, humanitarians, and psychologists.

Dr. Daniela Palombo receives Vincent Di Lollo Early Career Award from CSBBCS

Dr. Daniela Palombo receives Vincent Di Lollo Early Career Award from CSBBCS

Congratulations to Dr. Palombo on receiving the prestigious Vincent Di Lollo Early Career Award from the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS).

RA Q&A with Salina Edwards from the Brain, Attention, and Reality (BAR) Lab

RA Q&A with Salina Edwards from the Brain, Attention, and Reality (BAR) Lab

Salina shares her motivation for working in the BAR Lab, her experiences, and advice for other students who want to get involved in research.

Dr. Jiaying Zhao combats climate change with happiness

Dr. Jiaying Zhao combats climate change with happiness

Dr. Zhao wants to show people that climate action and happiness can easily coexist. Watch Dr. Zhao’s TED Talk or attend an online workshop to learn how.