2024 SRNDNA Computational Modeling Workshop lectures available here.
Computational Modeling tutorials available here.
Saturday, July 27
Before the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
University of Pennsylvania
A free, one-day workshop on computational modeling of decision making focused on reinforcement learning and drift diffusion modeling techniques, with application to aging populations.
Theoretical lectures and hands-on tutorials:
9:00 – 9:30am: Introduction to Computational Cognitive Modeling by Debbie Yee (PhD) , Brown University
9:45 – 10:30am: Introduction to Reinforcement Learning by Angela Radulescu (PhD), Mt. Sinai Center for Computational Psychiatry; and Alana Jaski, Brown University
10:30 – 10:45am: Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30am: Introduction to Drift Diffusion Models by Bob Wilson (PhD), University of Arizona
11:30 – 1:00pm: Lunch Break
1:00 – 1:45pm The Promise of Computational Models to Decision Neuroscience of Aging by Gregory Samanez-Larkin (PhD), Duke
2:00 – 4:30pm: Hands on Tutorials (Parallel Tracks) – Drift Diffusion Models (HSSM) by Debbie Yee, Krishn Bera, and Alex Fengler; and Reinforcement Learning by Angela Radulescu, Alana Jaskir, and Bob Wilson
4:30 – 6:00pm: Reception
Everyone who is interested is encouraged to apply!
No programming or modeling experience required!!
SRNDNA will provide travel and hotel accommodations for ~24 people. Funding decisions will be based on need, with a prioritization of junior researchers (grad students, postdocs).
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2024