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Careers in Cognitive Psychology Michael Kaschak

Cognitive Science How does the mind work? How is this instantiated in the brain? Attention, perception, learning, memory, language, problem solving, decision making… Cognitive science relates to… Psychology, education, computer science, etc.

Careers in Cognition: Training Undergraduate training  Skill based employment Research methods and statistics (the more, the better) Cognitive psych, plus any 4000-levels in area DIS in one or more labs Computer programming AVOID CRIMINAL RECORD!!!!!! Graduate training Master’s or PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, Human Factors [Note…Human factors does not necessarily mean I/O psychology]

Career Paths With undergraduate degree… Human factors: product design, evaluation, and testing Industries: Aerospace, automobile, military, technology (IBM, Microsoft, etc.), human-computer interaction With graduate degree… Same as above, with better pay ;-) Academic careers: Cognitive psych; Cog Science; Business schools; Law schools

What is Human Factors? The Third Brake Light HUD (Head-Up Display) Reach Toothbrush

Human-Computer Interaction Interface between humans and computers Human factors issues, but also other things… Communication  how do we communicate with more intelligent machines? Interfacing mind and machine  biofeedback and the possibility of neural control of external systems

Career Paths Varied options, flexible, challenging careers Multiple projects; self-motivation needed Opportunities to affect people’s lives Competitive pay scale Undergrads starting around 50K, grads somewhat higher Management starting around 150K

Career Paths in Cognition Questions?