Knowledge On Tap

Talk Title: Turn It Down! The Hidden Risks of Noise Exposure

Presenter: Aryn Kamerer

Bio: Aryn Kamerer is an assistant professor of audiology and director of the Hearing Health and Physiology Laboratory at Utah State University. Aryn’s research is focused on understanding what causes hearing loss and developing better tests to detect inner ear disorders. Outside of research, she enjoys rock climbing, science fiction, and spending time with her dog, Pickle.

Title of talk: Development and Evolution of Intelligence

Presenter: Dr Kerry Jordan

Bio: Dr. Kerry Jordan is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University, where she studies animal and human cognition. Her research focuses on understanding how we develop and can improve math skills over our lifespan, from babies just beginning to estimate quantities in their environments to older adults navigating more complex financial decisions. Her teaching focuses on cognitive science, and in particular understanding why we reason the way we do--common brain biases and errors included. Such knowledge from cognitive science helps us determine when and why we should question our own memories--and even what we have seen with our own eyes--to better identify misinformation and falsehoods we may encounter.