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Introduction
MindModeling@Home is a research project that uses volunteer computing for the advancement of cognitive science. Our research utilizes and develops rich computer models of cognitive process to better understand the human mind. Current areas of research include:
Physical and behavioral impacts of sleep deprivation, sleep restriction, and circadian rhythm: A major goal of this research is generating precise predictions about how cognitive performance will be affected, both as a function of a particular sleep history and at particular points in the circadian cycle. Simulation outputs will be compared to real-world experimental data. (more)
Language Modeling: The main idea of "Optimality Theory" is that the observed forms of language arise from the interaction between conflicting constraints. This project uses a computer model of this theory to analyze conversational transcripts. (more)
Situated Language and Active Vision: The modeling efforts in this research thread explore how people use spatial language and spatial reasoning skills to communicate and share understanding of situations. (more)
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Science
[The Science section might (or might not) be divided into two parts: {1} general discussion of the field, and then {2} a discussion of the project's specific endeavor. For instance, in LHC@home, we might have {1} "Science of the Large Hardon Collider" and then {2} "Science of LHC@home"
The above is desirable, because in most cases, the field of research is really fascinating, and presenting this in broad terms-- outlining the big questions-- can make it easier to understand the particulars of the project and why it is important.]
Results
[Where known, we should attempt to keep track of each project's publications. A good list to draw from is here. ]
Links of Interest
[Why recreate the wheel; there are lots of great sources out there.; a good list of sources can be really useful to the reader.]
MindModeling@home In the Classroom
[For each project, please add a "[Projectname] in the Classroom" section-- with a link to Volunteer Computing In the Classroom and an article named "[Projectname] in the Classroom". (Then please add "[Projectname] in the Classroom" to the list on the main Education page.)]
Categories: Projects