Amy H. Criss

Dr. Criss is a cognitive scientist and expert in human memory.  Her research tests existing theories of memory to identify core assumptions and critical data with the goal of developing a comprehensive and accurate model of memory. Dr. Criss and her collaborators build models of memory that simulate the human memory system and provide constraints on the processes that underlie human episodic memory. Her team tests these models using a multidisciplinary approach spanning experimental psychology, gerontology, computational science, and cognitive neuroscience, laying the groundwork for a unified mechanistic account of memory.  This approach of investigating a plethora of tasks and effects across multiple domains has proven successful in advancing the field of memory. Dr. Criss is a Professor at Syracuse University and a Program Officer for the Human Networks and Data Science Program at the National Science Foundation. She has previously served as Chair of the Department of Psychology, President of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, and Associate Editor for several journals. Dr. Criss has received several awards and accolades including the FABBS Early Career Impact Award and the Indiana University Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Memory Modeling Lab

Perhaps no other function of the cognitive system is as important as memory, nevertheless the basic processes underlying the human memory system are not yet fully understood. The lab consists of faculty collaborators spanning the globe, graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who collaboratively engage in ground breaking  and meaningful research.

Members of the MeMo Lab conduct independent research projects combining behavioral experiments, computational modeling, and sometimes neurophysiological measures to understand episodic memory. We are housed in the Cognitive Program in the Department of Psychology at  Syracuse University. We have a conference room for large and small group meetings, individual workspace, clusters for data collection space (14 booths), and a control rooms from which to monitor participants. The MeMo Lab is equipped with several personal computers,  an eye tracker, and a EEG rig 

The Memory Modeling Lab is always interested in hearing from potential new members. If you are interested in joining  in the lab, please contact Dr. Criss.