Perception of location computed outside the visual cortex
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Recent results indicate that an object’s visual location is constructed at a high level where, critically, an object’s motion...
The Neural Representation of Perceived Color
Thursday, February 6th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – The distinction between stimulus chromaticity and perception of hue is critical for understanding color vision. A chromatic stimulus...
State of the Science for Neurorecovery/Neuroprotection as well as Visual Restoration Products for Retinal Degenerative Conditions
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Recent FDA cleared/approved devices and biologics as well as current clinical trials in these types of products which promised...
Special Colloquium Multisensory interactions and plasticity – shooting hidden assumptions, revealing postdictive aspects
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Multisensory psychophysics and neuroscience have bloomed in the last several decades. In this talk, I first aim to...
Non-visual viewing 3D Models, Web Page Layouts, and Code Structure using Tactile Displays
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Dr. Alexa will be presenting work from 3 projects: shapeCAD: 3D Modelling Workflow for the Blind and Visually-Impaired...
Individual differences in color perception and their implications for color coding
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Despite centuries of study, the principles and processes mediating our color perception remain poorly understood. We have explored...
Eyesyght, Towards a Dynamic Visual and tactile Touch Tablet
Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Abstract- Currently, tactile displays are extremely expensive and hard to produce. They often consist of multiple moving parts, and have...
How does action training affect perception and cognition?
Thursday, November 21st, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Our daily experience can be thought of as a sequence of acquiring perceptual input to make decisions, then...
Increasing Braille Literacy in the Philippines: Braille Bunny
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract Braille literacy is decreasing despite braille being crucial for the social and economic opportunity, which are linked to higher...
Implications of Educational Vision Services for Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment
Thursday, August 8th, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Ting will present personal insights regarding her experiences supporting students with CVI in the school setting and then highlight challenges...
ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) – the third epidemic
Thursday, August 1st, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) emerged as a cause of blindness in children in industrialized countries during the late 1940s...
How does the VOR do vergence? An Hypothesis
Thursday, July 25th, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract Animals and humans with foveal vision exhibit vergence eye position-related changes in the response of their vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR)...