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Principal Investigator
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I am currently the Director of the Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom and having returned from serving as the Division Director for the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences in the Directorate of the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences at the National Science Foundation. My research is on the psychology, neurobiology, and comparative biology of language use, the role of sleep in learning, attention and working memory, and the neurobiology of economic decisions. We study speech perception and music perception as auditory skills, perception as a cognitive system interconnected with other psychological systems, and how wiser decisions arise from experiences supporting an interaction of intellectual virtues such as epistemic humility, reflection, curiosity, and perseverance with moral virtues.
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I’m a post-master's researcher in the lab. I’m interested in understanding how reflective practices and mindfulness might be skills to develop wise decision-making and wisdom. Aside from research, I fill a role in communications for the Center for Practical Wisdom. In my spare time, I focus my energy on reading science fiction and producing short films!
PhD Student
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I am a PhD student in the Integrative Neuroscience program in the Department of Psychology. I am interested in the frequency-following response (FFR) and how it instantiates auditory attention at different centers along the auditory pathway. I am also interested in speech processing and the frequency-following response to the pitch of naturalistic speech stimuli. I like to play ultimate frisbee in my free time.
I'm a Joint-PhD Student of Cognition and Behavioral Science at the Booth School of Business. I graduated with a BA in psychology (honors) from UChicago in 2021. I'm also a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Using diverse research methods, both in-lab and out in the field, I'm interested in aspirations to improve oneself across the lifespan and, in particular, whether exercising epistemic humility helps us craft better futures for ourselves and for others.
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I am a 3rd-year PhD student in cognitive neuroscience. My research interests include how experience and attention shapes auditory perception. Specifically, my research is based on how short-term expectations drive auditory perception as recorded by electrophysiological equipment.
I'm a doctoral candidate in political science. I'm interested in understanding how religious authorities translate moral guidance into shared political values. I am also part of the Compelling Preaching Initiative project. Aside from research, I help maintain the APEX wiki and provide guidance on how to use computational science tools.
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I'm a doctoral student in the Integrative Neuroscience program. I'm interested in the bidirectional relationship between the neural mechanisms of sensorimotor control and higher level mental functions.
MAPSS Student
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I am interested in how we learn, how we can optimize the teaching process, and how personal narratives affect the way we approach our daily lives and struggles. I am considering a PhD program in psychology, but for now, I will start with a master's. I am excited to learn more about the ins and outs of carrying out research. Even though I no longer work in the kitchen, I still love preparing a good meal!
I am a MAPSS psychology student at UChicago with a dedication of perusing a PhD after graduation. My current passions lie in exploring consciousness, intuitive decision-making, and learning—fields that constantly fuel my curiosity. I’m always eager to collaborate with fellow researchers and uncover new insights into the fascinating world of cognition. When I’m not knee-deep in research, you can find me switching between classical music and K-pop playlists, enjoying the best of both worlds.
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I’m a MAPSS-Psychology student at the University of Chicago. I am interested in the relationship between sensory perception and higher-level cognitive functions like memory. I plan to pursue a PhD after my time at UChicago and dive deeper into the nuances of the brain. Apart from academia, I am a trained Jazz dancer and an avid fiction reader!
MAPSS Student
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I am a MAPSS-Psychology student at the University of Chicago. My current research interest is in civc virtue development.
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I am a MAPSS graduate student at the University of Chicago, majoring in psychology. After graduating from the program, I plan to work as a Research Assistant for one more year while applying to PhD programs in psychology. My research focuses on how the state of the body influences perceptual decisions, specifically examining how the heart can bias bistable auditory perception.
Assistant Instructional Professor, the College and the Department of Psychology, and Research Professional
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My work focuses on understanding how our past experiences shape and guide (1) how we perceive the world, (2) how we communicate with others and (3) how we think and behave. As experiences often afford the ability to learn, the process of learning and what impacts it is of interest to me. My research has applications in areas of innovation, creativity, negotiation, marketing, and speech recognition. My work utilizes a wide range of methods from a variety of disciplines such as behavioral research methods, computational modeling, analytic methods of linguistics, and neuroscience methods such as electrophysiology (specifically, electroencephalography or EEG).
Keough-Hesburgh Professor of Music History and Department Chair, University of Notre Dame
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I am a musicologist, and I have been teaching in the Music Department since 1994. I study Western music since the 1800s, and I recently completed a book on film music and memory. I collaborate on studies related to the perception and understanding of multimedia. I'm also one of the PIs in the Wisdom Project, currently working on epistemic humility.
Research Assistant Professor
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I'm a Research Assistant Professor at UChicago. I direct the newly established Human Nature and Potentials Lab, which is part of the Center for Practical Wisdom. I am broadly interested in the cognition and behaviors of moral transcendence, in relation to fundamental life questions such as happiness and meaning. I have two young children (ages 2 & 4) who are always the first participants of my studies.
Research Assistant
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I am a second-year undergraduate at UChicago, majoring in neuroscience. After I graduate, I plan to pursue an MD/PhD program in neuroscience. I am particularly interested in researching how experiences we've had can shape how we understand the world around us. A fun fact about me is a am a great Uncle!
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I am a second-year undergraduate in Computer Science and Neuroscience at UChicago. I am pretty interested in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) and how it can be applied to our daily life, so I wish to further my understanding of BCI by pursuing a PhD in Computational Neuroscience and then applying my knowledge to practical usage.
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I am a third-year undergraduate at UChicago, studying linguistics and cognitive science. I am interested in semantics and pragmatics, psycholinguistics, perception, and applications of computational techniques to these areas. After graduation, I hope to apply to PhD programs in linguistics/cognitive science and pursue a career in research and/or technology. Outside of the lab, you’ll often find me playing the violin or guitar or singing folk music!
Research Assistant
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I am a second-year undergraduate at UChicago, majoring in psychology on the pre-medicine track. After I complete my undergraduate degree, I am planning on applying to medical school. I am currently researching neural forecasting and its ability to predict learning behavior. I am particularly interested in music and its intersection with psychology, as I have played the French horn for eleven years.
Research Assistant
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I am an undergraduate in the College expecting to graduate with the class of 2027. I am interested in the possibilities for psychological research opened by advanced computational methods. When not studying or working, I enjoy playing chess and listening to podcasts at double speed.
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Hello! My name is David Falk, and I am a researcher at the lab, focusing on programming and technology. I did my undergraduate degree in mathematics at UChicago and I now study top-down processes involved in distinguishing between signal and noise. Outside of the lab I enjoy going on long walks, listening to music and watching movies.
Research Assistant
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I am a first-year undergraduate at UChicago, and I'm planning to double major in psychology and computer science. After graduating, I'm hoping to get a PhD in psychology and head into research - specifically, studying mental illness and personality development. In my personal time, I'm often reading, drawing, or playing drums.
Research Assistant
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I am a third-year undergraduate at UChicago, majoring in psychology and comparative human development. My interest really lie at the intersection of linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience as I enjoy doing research in vowel production and second language learners while also working with EEG. Outside of the lab, you can find me watching to new season of Love is Blind or hammocking at the point!
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I’m a fourth-year cognitive science undergrad at UChicago. I hope, of course, to eventually solve all major questions about the mind — but I’m starting with the question of what we’re doing when we’re introspecting. Do we actually have the ability to look inside our own minds and see the gears turning? Or is all introspection merely our brain’s best guess about what it was doing? When I’m not in the lab I can be found planning ridiculously over-the-top art nouveau interior design for a future room.
Research Assistant
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I am a post-masters researcher in the lab. I am interested in understanding physical risk behavior; changes in perception under high physical stress; and physiological factors behind high performance athletes and artists. Aside from research, I perform stunts for movies and television, which explains my fascination with risk. I also own a company that makes fake blood for theater and television.
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I am a research assistant at the APEX Lab. I graduated from the University of Chicago in June of 2023 and majored in Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Cinema and Media Studies. I plan to pursue a higher education program to gain more knowledge in the research field. I am interested in immersion/absorption research especially in relation to various media content including film, VR, and AR. Outside of research, I love collecting records and always appreciate music recommendations.
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I am a fourth-year undergraduate at the University of Chicago, majoring in psychology and media arts and design. I am interested in exploring the relationship between media and rising technologies and its effects on the human mind and cognition, especially as it becomes more integral part of our lives. In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games and baking.
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I am a third-year undergraduate at UChicago, majoring in Art History, Economics, and Inquiry and Research in the Humanities. I am interested in people's experience with art, the process of interpretation, and language as a (perhaps imperfect) tool for thinking and communication. Outside of the lab, I love dancing and cats. And I am recently obsessed with different kinds of bread.
Resident Chonk
I'm a first-year floof who studies feline play behavior and how to get into high places. Sometimes, I accompany Felix on his fieldwork, but I do not enjoy it. (Please do not tell Felix.)
Resident Chonk-in-Training
Talisker is a first-year floof studying the psychology of persuasion. He is particularly interested in practical applications of his research, such as how humans can be persuaded to increase his feeding frequency to three cans a day. In his free time, he loves to play fetch, cuddle, and attack John’s feet while he’s sleeping.
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MAPSS Student ('19) | Associate Researcher (Ipsos, North America)
MBA Grad Student ('19) | Analytical Lead (Microsoft)
Research Assistant ('19) | PhD Student, University of Canterbury (Christchurch, NZ)
MAPSS Student ('19) | Research Program Coordinator, School of Medicine (Johns Hopkins University)
MAPSS Student ('19) | Research Associate, Boston Attention and Learning Lab (Harvard Medical School)
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Honors Student (‘18) | Master's Student, UChicago Social Service Administration
Postdoc (‘18) | Assistant Professor of Psychology, Huron University College
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Grad Student (‘18) | MD Student, Pritzker School of Medicine
Postdoc (‘15) | Data Specialist, Amazon
Postdoc (‘15) | Citizen Data Scientist & Analyst, Esri
Grad Student (‘07) | Associate Professor of Psychology, University College London
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Grad Student (‘06) | Associate Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University
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