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Stephanie Nelli is an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science at Occidental College, appointed in 2021. Her research integrates neuroscience and machine learning to explore computational principles underlying human learning and decision-making processes. She holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Nelli's research focuses on understanding how the brain's neural networks enable rapid learning and adaptive decision-making. Key areas include studying alpha oscillations' role in visual processing, the interplay between sensory evidence accumulation and cognitive control, and the theoretical implications of deep learning for cognitive models. Her work often employs EEG and computational modeling to bridge gaps between human neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
Recent publications highlight topics such as neural knowledge assembly in humans and artificial systems, the impact of alpha frequency on visual perception, and the neurochemical effects of ethanol on subcortical brain regions. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions reflect interdisciplinary innovation at the intersection of cognitive science and computational neuroscience.
Office hours are held weekly on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm and Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00pm in Swan Hall #223. She can be reached via email at nelli@oxy.edu.
