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Student Work in Cognitive Science

Hampshire's diverse cognitive science program serves students with interests in many areas, including psychology, philosophy, linguistics, biology, animal behavior, computer science, anthropology, education, child development, learning, digital multimedia, and the social effects of new information technology.

In the Spotlight: From Classroom to Campus Technology

Chris Perry and studentWhether signing up for courses, submitting project forms and proposals, or filling out work-study timecards, Hampshire students log on to TheHub on a frequent basis.

It’s an essential technological tool for them as well as for faculty and staff.

Since TheHub’s introduction in 2003, the Hampshire community has found ways in which it could be improved. It’s now in the midst of an overhaul led by the people who know it best.

“I don’t know any other school that would put their primary educational software tool in the hands of students, faculty, and staff to design, and I think most places should,” says Chris Perry, associate professor of media arts and sciences.
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More Student Work in Cognitive Science:

Student Project   The Ultimate Limits of Computation

Marco Carmosino says a lot of people are surprised to hear that he transferred to Hampshire to do what is, basically, math.

Student Project   Studying and Preserving an Indigenous Language

Mallory Schleif hears a language like that spoken by the Passamaquoddy Indian tribe and understands its essential importance.

Student Project   Creating Smartphone Software to Monitor Blood Sugar

Dillon Compton gets a lot of use out of his smartphone.

Student Project   Chemicals of Fear

Kate Mathis studied how Azteca ants protect our coffee.

Student Project   Computer Collaboration

Getting computers to work together was the goal of Gabriel Tarasuk-Levin’s final Hampshire project.

Student Project   An Alternative Habitat

Cora Ann Johnston’s eyes sparkle when she talks about juvenile blue crabs.

Student Project   Evolutionary Robotics

Bradford Barr: "I give the robot a goal...and allow it to adapt to the situation."

Student Project   Solving Email Overload

Vibhu Norby wants to make your life easier—at least, when it comes to your inbox.

Student Project   Marine Science and Animation

Diary of a Div III: Follow Taryn Johnson's creation of a project in marine science and animation.
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Student Project   Listening and the Brain

In his first semester as a student at Hampshire College, Mark Blumberg had an experience that would ultimately shape his academic career.

 
 

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