iSchool Research Events
Fostering an open exchange of ideas with exposure to cutting-edge research engenders a thriving community of scholars and promotes graduate student excellence by exposing students to the latest knowledge and findings needed to lead the information profession of today and tomorrow.
The UT Austin School of Information (iSchool) cultivates such exchange by hosting a variety of recurring and special-event research colloquium. A regular research colloquium is held during the academic year on every Tuesday except the first of each month. A new Yahoo!-sponsored seminar series brings additional speakers in technology-related areas to speak at the iSchool. A variety of special-event research talks also occur as faculty host visiting researchers from around the world.
These events are open to all, and all are invited to participate: faculty, students, and the public at large. Please visit this page often and feel free to invite your colleagues and friends. To suggest speakers or topics for inclusion in our series, please contact the Research Environment Committee.
Location
The UT Administration Building (UTA) is located two blocks south of the main UT campus at 1616 Guadalupe Street, across the street from the Clay Pit restaurant and Dog & Duck pub. Refer to our Location & Directions page for more information.
| Date | Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 23 | 3:15-4:30 pm | Research Colloquium: Dr. Douglas J. Gillan: Repurposing Cognition: A Theory of Modern Tasks | 5.522 |
| Mar. 6 | 3:15-4:45 pm | Research Colloquium | 5.522 |
| Mar. 6 | 3:15-4:45 pm | Research Colloquium: Nathan Ensmenger | 5.522 |
| Mar. 20 | 3:15-4:45 pm | Research Colloquium: Kyler Eastman, Neuroscience | 5.522 |
| Apr. 10 | 3:15-4:45 pm | Research Colloquium: Lynn Westbrook | 5.522 |
| Apr. 17 | 3:15-4:45 pm | Research Colloquium: Tim Herr | 5.522 |
| May. 1 | 3:15-4:45 pm | Research Colloquium: Melanie Feinberg | 5.522 |
Research Colloquium: Dr. Douglas J. Gillan: Repurposing Cognition: A Theory of Modern Tasks [back to top]
Date: February 23
Location: 5.522
Time: 3:15-4:30 pm
Speaker: Douglas J. Gillan, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, North Carolina State University
Title: Repurposing Cognition: A Theory of Modern Tasks
Abstract
Primate cognitive processes evolved to meet specific functions that lead to greater survival, functions such as foraging , finding or building shelter, avoiding predators, or attracting a mate. Task context in modern times differs dramatically from task context in which our cognitive processes evolved. Dr. Gillan?s talk will be about how humans apply cognitive processes that originally evolved for other purposes, that is, how we repurpose these processes. As such, it should be an interesting follow-on to Ji Hyun Park?s talk of Feb. 14th.
Bio
Douglas J. Gillan is Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University. He is a Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and Associate Editor of Human Factors. His background in Psychology is broad, from doctoral training in Biopsychology and postdoctoral fellowships in animal cognition to work in industry on taste perception (at the General Foods Research Center) and human factors in the U.S. space program (at Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Company) to faculty positions in Human Factors and Ergonomics (University of Idaho, New Mexico State University, and North Carolina State University).
Research Colloquium [back to top]
Date: March 6
Location: 5.522
Time: 3:15-4:45 pm
Research Colloquium: Nathan Ensmenger [back to top]
Date: March 6
Location: 5.522
Time: 3:15-4:45 pm
Research Colloquium: Kyler Eastman, Neuroscience [back to top]
Date: March 20
Location: 5.522
Time: 3:15-4:45 pm
Research Colloquium: Lynn Westbrook [back to top]
Date: April 10
Location: 5.522
Time: 3:15-4:45 pm
Research Colloquium: Tim Herr [back to top]
Date: April 17
Location: 5.522
Time: 3:15-4:45 pm
Research Colloquium: Melanie Feinberg [back to top]
Date: May 1
Location: 5.522
Time: 3:15-4:45 pm