Mary Kelly, Carleton University

Research

artificial neural networks catastrophic interference cognitive architectures holographic reduced representations learning memory reinforcement learning vector-symbolic architectures

Latest funding

Vector-symbolic implementation of the common model of cognition
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$72,000
Vector-symbolic implementation of the common model of cognition
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

Vector-symbolic implementation of the common model of cognition

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Kelly, Mary

Keywords: cognitive architectures; learning; memory; artificial neural networks; catastrophic interference; vector-symbolic architectures; holographic reduced representations; reinforcement learning

$72,000

Vector-symbolic implementation of the common model of cognition

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Kelly, Mary

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: artificial neural networks Dear Professor Kelly, 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]. Your research on artificial neural networks connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Vector-symbolic implementation of the common model of cognition" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. 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]