Mentor Areas
Dr. Mechanic-Hamilton's research includes non-pharmacological interventions for cognition and behavior and development of cognitive biomarkers of early decline in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Description:
Example Project: Memory App for Rapid Assessment of Cognition in Aging
As the population of older adults in the US increases, so does the need for reliable and valid cognitive testing throughout the lifespan. The widespread use of mobile devices in all age groups opens up the possibility of mobile measurement of cognition outside the laboratory and clinic setting. Mobile measurement will address some of the limitations of current cognitive assessment practices and allow for rapid collection of large amounts of data. A team of researchers in the Penn Memory Center is developing an app for mobile measurement of memory, which we are piloting with a longitudinal cohort of older adults with and without cognitive impairment. The student will be mentored by members of the interdisciplinary team, including Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, Ph.D. (neuropsychologist).
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities. Remote participation in research projects is an option.
Preferred Qualifications
Students should have a strong interest in psychology, neuropsychology, or cognitive neuroscience. Priority given to students with coursework in biological basis of behavior, cognitive neuroscience and statistics.
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. Penn Memory Center
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.