The Barcelona summer school for Advanced Modelling of Behavior (BAMB!) teaches advanced techniques in model-based analysis of behavior (humans and other species) to cognitive and computational neuroscientists at PhD and early career levels. This will be achieved through structured lectures, talks, hands-on tutorials and group projects aimed at making knowledge obtained directly applicable to the participants' own research. We want the trainees to acquire both the conceptual basis and the technical skills that will enable them to pursue a full modelling approach on their own when they come back to their lab.
The course is intended for PhD students and postdocs in cognitive, systems and computational neuroscience with a solid background in computational/quantitative analysis to benefit maximally from the advanced training offered by the course. Proficiency in either Python or Matlab is also required. We seek a nice blend of experimentalists (cognitive psychology / neuroscience) and theoreticians (with or without experience in cognitive modeling). Scientists from underrepresented groups and countries are especially encouraged to apply.
The school is organized by the Centre de Recerca Matemática. A limited number of course fee waivers will be available.
Organizers:
Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind)
Marion Rouault (Paris Brain Institute)
Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona)
Heike Stein (ENS, Paris)
Alex Hyafil (CRM, Barcelona)
Confirmed Faculty:
Anne Collins (UC Berkeley)
Elaine Corbett (UC Dublin)
Maria Eckstein (Deepmind)
Alex Hyafil (CRM, Barcelona)
John Krakauer (John Hopkins)
Marion Rouault (Paris Brain Institute)
Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind)
Valentin Wyart (ENS Paris)
Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona)
Dates and location: July 19-27, downtown Barcelona, Spain