Colloquium Events

Visual Function in Acquired Brain Injury

Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Proper eye movement control and maintenance of clear single vision are essential  for the diverse visual demands of daily...

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Search for the Holy Braille

Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: In 1987, Alan Kay pointed out that the development of interfaces to computers is going backwards.  Whereas children begin...

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The neural dynamics of letter perception in blind and sighted readers

Thursday, May 26th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Functional changes in visual cortex as a consequence of blindness are a major model for studying crossmodal neuroplasticity. A...

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Vision, imaging and standardization

Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: When the introduction of computer technology led to unexpected visual and skeletomuscular complaints, users became aware of limits in...

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The Control of Eye Alignment during Infancy and Early Childhood

Thursday, April 28th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Refractive error and interocular distance mature during the first years after birth when the development of a fully binocular...

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Counter-shading camouflage: shape-from-shading in nature?

Friday, March 18th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Presenter: Professor Julie Harris, The School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews Host: Suzanne McKee, Ph.D....

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THE VISUAL CORTEX DOES NOT LIVE BY VISION ALONE

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Presenter: Professor Krish Sathian, MD, PhD. , FANA Professor of Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine and Psychology, Emory University Director, Neurorehabilitation Program,...

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Visual and vestibular adverse effects of mobile and virtual-reality displays

Thursday, February 11th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Presenter: K-Min Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neurology, Seoul National University   Host:  Dr. Arthur Jampolsky Abstract Portable and...

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Vision Restoration and Brain Functional Connectivity Network Reorganization

Thursday, January 28th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Presenter: Bernhard A. Sabel, University of Magdeburg/Germany and Beijing Tongren Hospital/China Host: August Colenbrander, M.D. Abstract Although about half of...

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Gaze Control in the Context of Behavior

Thursday, January 21st, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Presenter: Mary Hayhoe, Professor of Psychology, UT Austin.   Host: Preeti Verghese, Ph.D.   In everyday behavior, such as walking or...

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Gaze behavior during navigation in a naturalistic virtual environment

Thursday, January 7th, 2016 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Presenter: Jeremy Badler, Ph.D. Playable Innovative Technology Lab, Northeastern University   Host: Stephen J. Heinen, Ph.D.   Abstract Virtual environments...

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Health & Wellness Brown Bag

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Presenter: Madhuri Flynn The demands of multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, writing grants and traveling to conferences can lead to stress. In...

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