***Apologies for multiple postings***

(1) Reminder of the Cognitive Area Seminar this week

(2) Journal Blitz in Thomson House at 5pm on Friday (after the Cognitive Area Seminar)

(1) This week, for the Cognitive Area Seminar, we're happy to have Signy Sheldon, newest faculty member in Cognitive Psychology, give a talk:

The hippocampus: It's not just for memory Signy Sheldon McGill University

Abstract: The role of the medial temporal lobes and the hippocampus specifically in retrieving episodic autobiographical memories is well-established. There is now a wealth of information that demonstrate that these hippocampal processes also play a role in a variety of non-memory retrieval scenarios. In this talk, I will discuss key findings that suggest that the hippocampal processes that allow for detailed recollection also facilitate effective ill-defined goal-directed behavior across a range of cognitive domains, from semantic retrieval to problem solving. These findings shift the emphasis from thinking about the hippocampus as an isolated memory system to a collection of processes that are dynamic and interactive and that contribute to real-world functioning.

Friday, February 27th, 15h30-17h00 Stewart Biology Building, W7/21

(2) After the talk, we will gather in Thomson House for the first Journal Blitz of the semester; join us to tell us about an article you have read recently, hear about what others have read, and discuss (over drinks and nachos).

The seminar and Journal Blitz is open to students, faculty, post-docs, and whoever else who is interested.

Please forward this message to your students and other interested parties.

Esther

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