We explore human cognition and perception with behavioral and neuroimaging studies.
Current projects:
- Objects and other aspects of perceptual organization (groups, figure/ground) distort spatial perception, and we explore this phenomenon using psychophysics and brain imaging.
- Examining the neural correlates of Boundary Extension (collaboration w/ Dr. Helene Intraub) using fMRI, developing a novel, flexible tool to study this phenomenon.
- How does Visual Statistical Learning (VSL) shape attention, memory, and even, possibly, perception? Current special interests include the roles of similarity and categories in VSL, and what that can tell us about the mechanisms involved.
- Spatial working memory and attention
Undergraduates interested in research: We are currently (as of Winter 2024) not actively recruiting undergraduate researchers, except for select early-stage (sophomore or earlier) honors students. However, feel free to reach out (tvickery@udel.edu) if you fit that description or you are particularly interested in a specific project with us.
We are recruiting graduate students. If you are an undergraduate or recent graduate interested in our work, please contact me (tvickery@udel.edu). If you are a colleague with talented students who might be interested, please encourage them to get in touch!