Nick Yunqi Zhang
Illuminating Numerical Cognition with fNIRS
Humans possess exceptional ability in representing approximate numerosity. While previous studies have established the development of numerical cognition behaviorally, the neural development of this ability remains unclear. For this reason, we use fNIRS, a child-friendly functional imaging device to measure children’s brain activation during numerical tasks.
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I am truly grateful for your support to this research project! This summer would be a critical stage for my research, and I am certain that this opportunity would offer me a very formative experience for my career.
Major: Cognitive Science and Philosophy
Mentor: Fei Xu and Silvia Bunge, Psychology
Sponsor: Raytheon Fund