Symposium on Cognitive Load

Seeing Through Listening Effort: Measuring Cognitive Load During Listening Using Pupillometry

This symposium is co-sponsored by CRBLM and CIRMMT.

Recent research has highlighted the need to take cognitive processing load into account when looking at speech communication, hearing impairment, ageing, etc. Specifically, research using pupillometry has shown that the pupil response is sensitive to the variations in cognitive load during a wide variety of tasks.

The goal of this symposium is to serve as an introduction to the topic and provide the basics to get started with your research. You will discuss with a panel of leading researchers in the field and observe real-time pupillometry experiments and analysis, using the equipment available at CRLBM and CIRMMT. You will also have the opportunity to see eye-tracking device manufacturers showcase their technical solutions.

To benefit most from this symposium, we invite you to prepare a short pitch on your current or ongoing project incorporating measures of cognitive load or listening effort. You will receive constructive feedback from our panel and explore possible new collaborations in the room! You are welcome to attend even if you don’t have a specific project in mind just yet and would like a practical introduction do this rapidly growing new field.

See the program for the day here. Please register using the form below

When: Friday, November 1, 2019

Where: Elizabeth Wirth Music Building, McGill University, 527 Sherbrooke St W. room number A832.

Accessibility: We aim to create a safe and accessible space to ensure that everyone is able to participate fully in the event. The venue is wheelchair-accessible. Accessible washrooms are available. Participants are invited to make us aware of any barriers to their participation or any accommodations that we can provide: info@crblm.ca

 

Registration is required. Please complete the form below.