Spatial Cognition Lab

Principal Investigator - Meredith Minear, PH.D.

Spatial cognition generally refers to the processes involved in visualizing, manipulating and reasoning about the spatial aspects of objects or environments. In our lab, we study both small scale and large scale spatial cognition. Research questions in our lab include:

  • How individual and gender differences in spatial cognition help predict STEM performance.
  • The neural correlates of mental rotation and spatial navigation using EEG.
  • Exploring the use of immersive virtual reality applications for spatial research and education.

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Prospective Graduate Students

We’re looking for students from diverse backgrounds with interests in spatial cognition and immersive technology. Topics in the lab broadly include

 

-Individual differences in spatial ability
-Spatial cognition and STEM learning
-The role of VR/AR/MR in teaching spatial constructs/skills
 
An ideal candidate would have experience with OR be highly motivated to learn

-3D modeling in Blender/Maya and Agisoft Metashape
-ArcGIS
-Matlab, R, Python,
-Machine learning
-Unity and C#


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