Mark Blair, Simon Fraser University

Research

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Latest papers

Digit eyes: Learning-related changes in information access in a computer game parallel those of oculomotor attention in laboratory studies.
Attention, perception & psychophysics · 2020 · senior author
Learning concepts when instances never repeat.
Memory & cognition · 2019
The importance of differentiation in young children's acquisition of expertise.
Cognition · 2009 · first author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Using eye-tracking and computational modeling to understanding the dynamic allocation of attention during category learning
NSERC · 2013 · Principal investigator
$125,000
Serious games platform design for training novice to expert level rapidly and effectively in complex perceptual tasks
NSERC · 2011 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Visual analytics for emergency management
NSERC · 2010 · Co-investigator
$457,475

All 8 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Digit eyes: Learning-related changes in information access in a computer game parallel those of oculomotor attention in laboratory studies.

McColeman C, Thompson J, Anvari N, Azmand SJ, Barnes J, Barrett RCA, Byliris R, Chen Y, Dolguikh K, Fischler K, Harrison S, Hayre RS, Poe R, Swanson L, Tracey T, Volkanov A, Woodruff C, Zhang R, Blair M

Attention, perception & psychophysics20206 citationsSenior authorOpen Access

DOI: 10.3758/s13414-020-02019-w PMID: 32333371

02

Learning concepts when instances never repeat.

Homa D, Blair M, McClure SM, Medema J, Stone G

Memory & cognition2019

DOI: 10.3758/s13421-018-0874-9 PMID: 30421314

03

The importance of differentiation in young children's acquisition of expertise.

Blair M, Somerville SC

Cognition2009First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.cognition.2009.05.004 PMID: 19527905

Using eye-tracking and computational modeling to understanding the dynamic allocation of attention during category learning

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Blair, Mark

$125,000

Serious games platform design for training novice to expert level rapidly and effectively in complex perceptual tasks

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Blair, Mark

$25,000

Visual analytics for emergency management

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Fisher, Brian

$457,475

Cognitive neuroscience of language & learning - implementation with electroencypholography (EEG)

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Wang, Yue

$114,511

The Study of Human Concept Acquisition

Principal investigatorCFI2007John R. Evans Leaders Fund: John R. Evans Leaders Fund – Funding for research infrastructure

Principal investigators: Blair, Mark

Keywords: Concepts, eye-tracking, categorization, group learning, selective attention, selective processing

$100,000

Selective processing of features, dimensions & feedback in human category learning

Principal investigatorNSERC2006Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Blair, Mark

$34,241

Selective processing of features, dimensions & feedback in human category learning

Principal investigatorNSERC2006Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Blair, Mark

$76,375

Cognitive Science Research and Training Laboratory

Principal investigatorCFI2003John R. Evans Leaders Fund: Canada Research Chairs Infrastructure Fund

Principal investigators: Blair, Mark

Keywords: natural language semantics, belief revision, compositionality, generics, automated reasoning

$110,346

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Scott Harrison

School of Population and Public Health

1 shared papers, latest 2020

Scott Harrison

School of Resource & Environmental Management

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Blair, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Digit eyes: Learning-related changes in information access in a computer game parallel those of oculomotor attention in laboratory studies." (2020), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]