Research Interests
Using Simulation to Guide Experimental Design
Simulation is powerful research tool, as it can be used for guiding experimental design, generating hypotheses, selecting appropriate analyses, understanding results, and determining sample size. Check out some resources for using simulation to guide your own research, including the Power Sim Toolbox.
Hemifield-Specific Attention & Working Memory
Information from the left visual hemifield is initially processed by the right hemisphere of the brain, and vice versa. Although this information is eventually integrated by the corpus callosum (resulting in only one awareness of the world), our findings indicate that separate control of spatial attention and working memory exists for each hemifield.
STEM-related Cognition
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers are rapidly growing and critical to economic develop. We use cognitive testing to understand what aspects of cognition are predictive of STEM-related abilities (e.g., math performance) and success (e.g., obtaining a job in a STEM field).
Variability in Attention and Working Memory
Many situational and environmental factors can cause cognitive performance to deviate from peak performance. Our research investigates how attention and working memory are impacted by factors such as head injuries, glycemic variability, mood, and aging.