Face and Object Recognition: Normal and Low Vision
Susana Chung, Professor
Optometry
Closed. This professor is continuing with Fall 2024 apprentices on this project; no new apprentices needed for Spring 2025.
The research project focuses on the understanding of how the visual system recognizes faces and other objects in normally sighted people and people with low vision. Psychophysical methods, retinal imaging and functional brain imaging will be used to answer the research question.
Role: The undergraduate research apprentices are expected to assist in setting up the experiment, pilot testing (normal vision or corrected-to-normal vision is needed for this part), subject scheduling and testing, data entry and analyses. We expect the undergraduate research apprentices would develop skills and experience in interacting with human subjects, conducting psychophysical experiments, and analyzing data.
Qualifications: We are looking for individuals who are careful, patient, responsible, and enjoy interacting with people. This is an ideal position for students who are considering working in vision science and other health-related fields. Please note that we need students to be able to come in the lab for this project, remote is not feasible.
Hours: 9-11 hrs
Related website: http://selab.berkeley.edu/
Biological & Health Sciences Education, Cognition & Psychology