Welcome to the
Sleep Neuroscience & Cognition Laboratory
PI: Michael K. Scullin
Research Aims
We address real world challenges by simulating authentic learning experiences in the laboratory, conducting behavioral clinical trials in everyday settings, and translating the findings from one approach to inform the other approach. We are currently funded to investigate the following topics:
- How do sleep-based processes contribute to learning, cognition, well-being, and human flourishing?
- How can smart technology be leveraged to support prospective memory, cognitive reserve, and quality of life in healthy older adults and those with Alzheimer’s disease?
Lab News
Active Grants
NIH/NIA awarded the lab an R01 to investigate digital solutions to prospective memory impairments in mild Alzheimer’s disease. NSF has awarded a CAREER grant to study sleep and STEM learning in the laboratory and everyday settings. NIST has awarded funding to develop ARKTOS, an environment simulator for the study of sleep, health, and performance in extreme environmental conditions.
Selected Press
Music can induce long-lasting earworms that are perpetuated by spontaneous memory-reactivation processes….the sleeping brain continues to process musical melodies [APS Under the Cortex].
Extra Credit Incentives Reverse Poor Sleep Habits During Finals Week
Writing a To-do List at Bedtime Decreases Difficulty Falling Asleep
Awards to Trainees
Congratulations to Elle Neuhoff for winning an URSA grant, Rebecca Abraham for an outstanding URSA presentation, Namrata Mathew and Campbell Thurman for academic awards, and Andrea Castillo and David Tran for Neuroscience Research Recognition honors!