Studies



Fall 07:

 Neural and Computational Models of Vision
      Prof. Ennio Mingolla
 Comparative Analysis of Learning Systems
      Prof. Gail Carpenter


Spring 07:

 Mathematical Models in Biology
      Prof. Nancy Kopell
 Neural Models of Conditioning, Reinforcement, Motivation & Rhythm
      Prof. Michele Rucci
 Neural Models of Adaptive Movement Planning & Control
      Prof. Dan Bullock
 Neural Models of Recognition, Memory & Attention
      Prof. Gail Carpenter


Fall 06:

 Cellular & Molecular Neurophysiology
      Prof. Jen-Wei Lin
 Computational Methods in Cognitive & Neural Systems
      Prof. Michele Rucci
 Principles & Methods of Cognitive & Neural Modeling I
      Prof. Dan Bullock
 Intro to Computational Neuroscience
      Prof. Eric Schwartz


Class Advisor:   Prof. Gail Carpenter


CNS Fall Colloquia

Jesse T Palma


   Ph.D. Candidate studying computational neuroscience
             at Cognitive and Neural Systems, Boston University

     Research Advisor:
            Stephen Grossberg

   B.A. Cognitive Science, University of Pennsylvania. 2003
             minors in Computer Science, Physics, and Philosophy.


Are neural oscillations a means for the brain to regulate types of learning? Is there an interdependence between pattern matching and the evolved laminar circuitry of cortex? What role does sleep play in the oscillatory regulation of this circuitry? Constructing dynamical systems from current neurophysiological findings, I analyze their behavior computationally with KINNESS and MATLAB, to theorize spiking neural architectures of cortex and resolve these questions.


jpalma@cns.bu.edu
palma@stwing.upenn.edu

Affiliations

conferences


11th Conference on Cognitive and Neural Systems May, 2007

Kavli Conference, May 4-5, 2006
10th International Conference on Cognitive and Neural Systems, May 17-20, 2006

write-ups


Proposal for Graduate Studies

Undergraduate Thesis "Evolving Minds"
      Project Advisor: Prof. Martha Palmer (now at University of Colorado Boulder)

inspiration