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Lael J. Schooler is a Professor and Interim Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on understanding decision strategies and cognitive processes in uncertain environments. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University (1993), an M.S. from the same university (1989), and a B.A. from Wesleyan University (1986).
- Education:
- Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University (1993)
- M.S., Cognitive Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University (1989)
- B.A., Wesleyan University (1986)
His research interests include simple heuristics for effective decision-making, computational modeling via ACT-R theory, and the neural correlates of cognitive behavior. He combines computer simulations with behavioral experiments to explore memory systems, strategic information omission, and improving decision accuracy through sequential adjustment.
Recent articles highlight his contributions to machine learning applications in cognitive science, environmental memory influences, and analytical reasoning enhancements. His work bridges psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing practical implications for decision-making frameworks.
- Grants & Collaborations:
- "Trackable Reasoning and Analysis for Collaboration and Evaluation" funded by Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) (2017–2019), collaborating with D. Kellen, N. McCracken, C. Østerlund, J. Stromer-Galley, and L. Xiao.
- Teaching:
- Offers courses such as Cognitive Psychology, Research in Cognitive Neuroscience, and Decision Making across multiple semesters (2020–2025).
- Service:
- Consulting Editor for Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications (2017–Present).
- Co-Editor, Psychonomic Society Journal (2019–2021).
- Member of the Senior Editorial Board for Topics in Cognitive Science (2012–2020).
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. However, his research is affiliated with the Cognitive Decision Sciences (CDS) group at Syracuse University, as indicated by his listed website.
