Sample Conference Presentations

1. The Cognitive & Vision Science Lab. The Bilingualism & Psycholinguistics Lab. Arizona State University Insert ASU (your) Organization’s or Department’s LOGO here Research Collaborators Biomedical Research Project Dr. Billy R. Hammond, Ph.D.Professor, of Psychology University of Georgia, Athens Neuroscience and Behavior and Cognitive/Experimental Psychology Programs Dr. Billy R. Wooten, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Brown University Sensory Processes and Perception Brain Plasticity Research Project Dr. Takeo Watanabe, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Boston University Brain, Behavior and Cognition Program Yuka Sasaki, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School MGH NMR Center Aaron Seitz, Ph.D. Assistant Professorof Psychology, UC Riverside Department of Psychology Bilingualism and Cognition Project Dr. Eugene E. Garcia, Ph.D. Professor of Education , Arizona State University VP University School Partnerships • Carlos Reyes: BA Psychology Management Intern & • Senior Research Assistant Lab: (602) 543-6116, Fax: (602) 543-6004, • crreyes@asu.edu Dr. José E. Náñez, Sr.: Professor, Psychology Laboratory Founder and Director     Executive Director, Community Outreach     University Student Initiatives     Office: (480) 965-2200, Fax: (480) 965-3080     Voice Mail: (480) 965-2002; jnanezsr@asu.edu Current Research Projects Epidemiological Health and Function in the Human Visual System Research on the relationship between human behavior (e.g., smoking, alcohol use, sun exposure, and antioxidant dietary consumption) and biological/genetic factors (gender, ethnicity, eye color), and how these impact visual health and visual function across the life span. Establishing epidemiological cross-cultural comparisons of U.S. ethnic populations (Latino, Native American, European American, Asian American and African American) with gender and age across the life span. Neuroplasticityin Human Cognitive and Visual Cortex Processing Study the relationship between brain plasticity and cognitive neural processing. Neuroplasticity in Bilingual Cognitive Processes Research on the cognitive benefits associated with bilingualism and cognitive functionsandstructure. Research Assistants (RAs) Lead RAsUndergrad RA’sGraduate RA’sCarlos Reyes Belma Ceric Steven Holloway, BA ,PsychChris Whitting Daniel Gomez Carlos Reyes, BA, PsychTina Drury Imelda OjedaKristal FabianSejla Ceric Sample Recent Publications - Book: Garcia, E.E. & Nanez, J.E., Sr. (in preparation). Bilingualism & Cognition: Joining Cognitive Psychology and Education to Enhance Bilingual Research, Pedagogy, and Policy. Contracted by American Psychological Association Press. - Book Chapter: Nanez, J.E., Sr. (under review). Cognitive Benefits of Bilingualism. Teachers Press, Columbia University. - Journal Article: Seitz, A., Nanez, J.E., Sr., Holloway, S., Watanabe, T. (2006). Perceptual Learning of Motion Leads to Faster Flicker Perception. PLoS ONE. - Journal Article: Seitz, A R, Nanez, J.E., Sr., Holloway, S, Watanabe, T. (2006). Two cases of a Requirement of External Reinforcement in Perceptual Learning. Journal of Vision. Sample Conference Presentations For more information visit our laboratory website: http://www.west.asu.edu/jnanez/