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Cornell University Mann Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
https://cals.cornell.edu/communication/about-us/eventsCognitive Modeling in Human-Computer, Human-Machine, and Human-Agent Interaction
Miki Matsumuro, Postdoctoral Associate, Cornell University
1pm in 102 Mann
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Cognitive modeling is a powerful method to understand human cognitive processes. Researchers develop the model of human cognition in detail and do not leave any black box in it. By comparing predicted results from the model and human performance, they try to figure out human cognition. Cognitive architecture is a theory of the human mind that is described as detailed as can be implemented into computers. In most cases, it is instantiated as a computer program or software. Researchers can create a cognitive model with the cognitive architectures and simulate the cognitive process running the model. Modeling the human mind is the ultimate goal of the researchers in this community. To this goal, they add or improve a cognitive mechanism in the architecture and evaluate it. Dr. Matsumuro introduces ACT-R, one of the significant cognitive architectures, and her two works with ACT-R models. The first study focused on an information search process. Using a graphical information display that had a hierarchical information structure, she showed how participants used the structural knowledge and graphical information for the search through simulation. The second study was related to the usability of an in-car device. The cognitive model simulated why elderly drivers had difficulties in a device operation. She proposed how the interface could be improved based on the simulation results.
Dr. Miki Matsumuro is a postdoctoral associate at Cornell University's VEL lab in the Department of Communication. She earned her Ph.D. in Information Science from Nagoya University, Japan, and has held various positions, including postdoc and assistant professor in Japan. Her journey led her to Penn State College of IST in April 2023, and she subsequently joined Cornell in December 2023. Her research revolves around understanding human cognitive processes, particularly how individuals learn and apply knowledge. Recently, she has delved into the study of human body perception, employing virtual reality techniques for experiments. Her research methodologies include psychological experiments, cognitive modeling, and simulations, where she excels in utilizing cognitive architecture. For more detailed information, you can visit her website: https://sites.google.com/view/matsumuro.
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