Transcript Cogsci Capstone - Case Western Reserve University

Cogsci Capstone
Meeting outline
• Explaining the purpose, goals, regulations, and
current status of the capstone
• Fey on department seminar and further
remarks on capstone
• Faculty each make remarks about possible
capstones
• Prior capstone experiences of students
• Open discussion
Key points
• You can (and should!) make your own thing
happen
• Anyone considering graduate school (i.e. phd)
should seek research experience early and often,
including independent study and capstone.
• Those considering other paths should think about
research or service projects suited to that path.
• As number of capstone’s grows, we may hold a
capstone class similar to other depts (e.g. James
Zull’s biology capstone)
http://www.case.edu/artsci/art-sciS08/index.html
http://www.phys.cwru.edu/SAGEScapstones/
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The SAGES capstone program is based on courses offered by individual academic departments
within the university. These courses may vary widely in nature, as deemed appropriate for various
disciplines by the department offering each course. Some SAGES capstone courses will involve
individual research while others are based on group design projects. Some courses may be similar
to an advanced seminar while others will require live performances or other creative endeavors. In
some courses, faculty will define the topic on which a course is based while other courses will
provide students the option - or even the requirement - of doing work based on their own
ideas. There are, however, some unifying principles for all SAGES capstones. Across the university,
SAGES capstones must include:
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- Critical thinking on the part of the student.
- Clear goals with an appropriate plan of action.
- Regular oversight by the project adviser.
- Periodic reporting of progress.
- Regular writing (e.g. drafts, progress reports, critiques) throughout the project
including a final written report which may be a thesis or equivalent document associated with the
project or activity, (e.g., such pursuits as performance, experiment, live case analysis, or creative
writing), as approved by the department of capstone origin.
• - A public presentation at the Senior Capstone Fair, a conference, a performance, a
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public lecture, a teaching presentation, or other, as approved by the department of capstone origin.
The SAGES Capstone Coordinator for the University, Prof. Gary Chottiner, is responsible for the
content of this page. Please contact him at [email protected] with suggestions for
changes.
Capstone options
• SAGES / General education requirement
(NOT Cogsci major requirement)
• Just one capstone (NOT one per major)
• Lots of options:
http://www.phys.cwru.edu/SAGEScapstones/
CapstoneCourses.htm
• Including a non-departmental capstone:
http://www.phys.cwru.edu/SAGEScapstones/
UCAP395.htm
UCAP 395 Contract – page 1
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CONTRACT for UCAP 395: SAGES Capstone Experience
Download this form and enter as much information as possible before printing it and obtaining the required signatures. The last signature should be that of
the Director of SAGES, who must be given the opportunity to approve the contract before the end of the DROP/ADD period of the first semester of the
project so that the required permit may be issued.
STUDENT NAME:____________________________________
ID: ______________________
MAJOR(s) ________________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION: email: _________________ phone: ______________
This is a NEW contract or a REVISION of a previous contract (indicate which).
SEMESTER(S*) in which you plan to take UCAP 395 and the number of credits:
FALL 2____ CREDITS __
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SPRING 2____ CREDITS __ | SUMMER 2____ CREDITS __
* If a second semester is required, than a grade of R must be initially assigned for the first semester’s grade.
MENTOR’S NAME: _______________________________________
SIGNATURE (+ date of signing): ___________________________________
MENTOR’S PROFESSIONAL POSITION and CONTACT INFORMATION
ADVISOR’S NAME: _________________________________________
(write ‘same as above’ if this is the case & skip this section)
SIGNATURE (+ date of signing):_____________________________________
ADVISOR’S ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT and CONTACT INFORMATION
OTHER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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(NAME) (NAME)
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(SIGNATURE + DATE)
(SIGNATURE + DATE)
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(DEPARTMENT)
(DEPARTMENT)
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(CONTACT INFORMATION) (CONTACT INFORMATION)
SCHOOL CAPSTONE COORD. (+ DATE): __________________________________________
DIRECTOR OF SAGES (+ DATE): ________________________________________________
UCAP 395 Contract – page 2
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TITLE OF PROJECT:
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ABSTRACT: Attach an abstract (1 page or less) to this contract and send a copy of the abstract via email to the
SAGES office [email protected] . This electronic copy will be posted on the SAGES UCAP 395 web site.
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PLANS FOR FINAL ORAL PRESENTATION including the approximate date, if known, and the format. Examples
of acceptable formats are a talk in a department seminar, presentations at the Capstone Fair or Research Day,
a public performance, etc.
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PLANS FOR FINAL WRITTEN REPORT including the due date and a short description of the nature of the
report; as in style, length or any other parameters that are established in advance.
SCHEDULE OF WORK: SAGES capstone courses, like most courses in the university, should entail
approximately 3 hours of work per week, on average, for each unit of credit. If there are any agreed-upon
hours during which the student will work or any set dates for progress reports etc., please note them below.
Cogsci capstone
The Capstone in Cognitive Science involves guided research, or service
work with a research aspect, under the direction of a Cognitive
Science faculty member who serves as Sponsor. The research can
be empirical (e.g. data analysis, laboratory experiment, fieldwork,
modeling and testing), theoretical, or library-based. The capstone
work may be carried out within the Department of Cognitive
Science or within an affiliated department or across departments
and units, provided there is a Cognitive Science Sponsor for the
capstone work. The capstone may be taken only one semester
during the student's academic career. A permit is required to take
the course. The student's Cognitive Science Sponsor must approve
a written report and submit it to the Chair of the Department
before credit can be granted. A public presentation is also required
in a format to be determined as needed by the department faculty.
Approved SAGES Capstone.
A larger program of research /
experiential learning
• Research / experiential learning experience for
Capstone is NOT paid.
• Capstone credit should not be given for work
done prior to taking Capstone course (e.g. as part
of COGS 399 Independent Study)
However (“…gray areas will exist…”)
• Earlier the better!
• Capstone may be an extension of prior paid or
credited work.
• Prior work that was not paid/credited presents
little obstacle provided faculty member approves
it as contribution to capstone.
Your capstone should fit your interests!
• IF thinking about grad. school, get research
experience, build relationship to profs, try to get
funding, try to get published, have a high gpa, be
perfect – it is a competitive world.
• Check out the many secondary faculty in Cognitive
Science: http://www.case.edu/artsci/cogs/people.html
• Bruce Latimer [email protected] , the executive
director of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
has expressed his enthusiasm about Case students
doing capstone projects tied to the CMNH.
Get funded
• http://www.case.edu/provost/source/
• SOURCE funding can support living expenses
over the summer while you engage in
research, some small research expenses
• Deadline for applications: early March
Get funded
The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning , CCEL, (3686960) helps students design capstones with a communitybased focus or a community service component. A
CCEL staff member can serve as a capstone mentor and
provide assistance with the selection, development, and
implementation of the capstone project. Students are
encouraged to consult with the Betsy Banks, Assistant
Director, [email protected] , early in the process,
preferably during the semester prior to enrollment in the
capstone itself.
Center for Community Partnerships
http://www.case.edu/community/ provides information
about Case and its connections to the local community.
Get Funded
• NSEP (National Security Education Program)
scholarships support summer and school-year study
abroad for students studying in Asia, Africa, the Middle
East, Russia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
Language study MUST be part of the program. All
majors are eligible, but preference is given to specific
majors. In 2002-03, "favored majors" were:
engineering, science, computer science, management,
international studies, political science, anthropology,
psychology, sociology, and history.
http://www.cwru.edu/provost/ugstudies/scholarships/
S-nsep.htm
Get Funded
• Experiential Learning Fellowships support
undergraduate student projects in the arts,
humanities, and social sciences. The George S.
Traub Memorial Undergraduate Research Fund
supports juniors and seniors pursuing degrees
related to the history, politics, public policy, or
economics of the Northern Ohio region.
Guidelines and application forms are available
under �Forms� at the following page:
http://www.case.edu/artsci/forms/index.html .
Please contact Marcia Camino (x3826) if you have
any questions.
Get funded
• The Experiential Learning Fellowship in
Anthropology, open to majors in that field, was
established by Jonathan F. Plimpton '70, who has
found that his degree and training in
anthropology serve him well in his career in
international business.
• The Francis J. and Earla E. Rocks Experiential
Learning Fellowship is open to students with a
major or minor in art history and art, classics,
English, modern languages and literatures, music,
or theater and dance.
SPRING 2008
DEADLINE:
FEBRUARY 3rd
Publish!
Indiana Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science
Are you interested in the inner workings of the mind? Do you have a
paper that deals with anything related to this complex subject? If so,
then consider submitting it for PUBLICATION in a peer-reviewed journal!
The IUJCS is a peer-reviewed, online journal of writing in cognitive
science. The journal is currently accepting submissions of original
work by undergraduate students in cognitive science and related
disciplines. Submissions may originate from any field within cognitive
science including, but not limited to: artificial intelligence,
anthropology, biology, computer science, linguistics, logic,
philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. Even if you are unsure
whether your work is relevant, I encourage you to submit.
The benefits of publication include:
*Sharing your important research or ideas with a growing academic
community
*Recognition for your outstanding research and writing skills
*Building your publication record for graduate school or employment,
and much more.
Interested authors are asked to submit their work electronically in
either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to the following e-mail
address: [email protected].
The tentative deadline for all submissions
for the Fall 2008 edition of the journal is October 31, 2008.
For more information on the IUJCS or to submit your work, visit:
http://www.cogs.indiana.edu/iacs/journal.html
Publish!
Penn Bioethics Journal
The Penn Bioethics Journal (PBJ), in collaboration with the Neuroethics Society, invites
submissions of papers on any aspect of neuroethics written by undergraduate
students. Papers can be reports of empirical research or novel syntheses of
previous work in science, philosophy, public policy, or any other discipline
addressing an issue in neuroscience or neurotechnology.
Submissions are due by February 11th, 2008
Term research papers are also encouraged!
Cash Prizes for the Winning paper and 2 runners up!!
As usual, PBJ will also accept bioethics papers beyond the main theme. More
information is online at www.bioethicsjournal.com
Questions should be addressed to Penn Bioethics Journal at
[email protected]
Present!
2008 Intersections: SOURCE Undergraduate Symposium and Poster Session
Date Friday, April 18, 2008, 10am to 3pm
Place: Thwing Center, Atrium and 2nd Floor
The Proprosal Registration is due on March 21! Submit abstract via email and Proposal
Registration via email or in Sears 451! Email to: [email protected]
Abstract Guidelines
Proposal Registration (doc)
Proposal Registration (pdf)
Basics of Making a Research Poster: March 31st at noon in Nord 310B. RSVP to
[email protected].
How to Present Your Poster: April 10th at 5pm in Thwing 1914 Lounge. RSVP to
[email protected]
Heavy refreshments in the form of our popular Mexican bar will be served from
noon to 2:30pm.
Awards:
One $200.00 award and one $100.00 award for each of the following academic areas:
Arts, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities, Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Nursing, Social Sciences, Management and Accounting
Research ethics
• Anyone doing behavioral research must be
CREC accredited
• Online at:
http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/research/orc/crec/index.cfm
• Takes a good few hours studying and
answering multiple choice q’s
• Send your certificate to your advisor BEFORE
you start testing subjects!
?Regular Capstone Meetings?
A possible schedule of topics
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Research Proposal
Progress reports
Critique of poster drafts
Final presentation
Physics Capstone courtesy of Prof. Gary
Chottiner, Sages capstone coordinator
• Around for many years
• Two semester capstone
• Highly structured series of meetings over academic year,
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Present proposal and experimental design
mid-term presentation
preview and critique poster drafts session
SOURCE symposium
final presentation.
• Additional information about our program is available at:
http://www.phys.cwru.edu/undergrad/Senior%20Projects/
Capstones done or in progress
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1. Viyan Udawatta: Cross-cultural study on Morality and Mindedness. We're looking at Sri
Lankan, Indian, and US populations to test our hypothesis that there are innate aspects to
moral concern in all humans. We also want to determine how intuitions about mindedness
compares across cultures. Fri, 8/29/08 12:12 PM
2. Emily Newman: Will be working with adolescents with TBI on the influence of autonomy
on their perceived health related quality of life. Tue, 8/26/08 11:05 PM
3. Lauren Seeds: I did an extensive literature review of some recent theories of autism
spectrum disorders, composed a research paper, and gave a short presentation on the
findings and future directions of the research. Thu, 8/21/08 7:09 PM [email protected]
4. Katie Kriegshauser: I am studying the gender differences in treatment adherence
behaviors, looking specifically at a Bipolar population. The specific behaviors I'm examining
are fear of weight gain due to medications, value of social support, experience of public and
self stigma, self medication with drugs and alcohol, and value of lessened
impulsivity/irritability due to medications. If gender-specific trends emerge from this data,
this will allow for more gender-specific treatment plans for Bipolard Disorder. Thu, 8/21/08
11:31 AM [email protected]