K. Rhett Nichols
links for projects and classes
Spatial Cognition + Architecture
Education and Honors
Spatial Cognition + Architecture
"The Ability to Switch Frames of Reference, and Its Relation to Mental Rotation"
Masters project, CogMaster program
* OSF repository: MATLAB code, full writeup, experimental materials, references
* ANFA 2020, presented in a recorded talk, "Maps, Frames of Reference, and Spatial Cognition" (ask me for the link to the talk)
* Berlin Brain Days 2009 (abstract), "How do people switch frames of reference?"
Eye Tracking Architecture project
I advised on the cognitive science aspect during the initiation of this interdisciplinary project with architects and designers.
* I presented preliminary results as a poster at ANFA 2016 (poster, abstract)
* My presentation was mentioned in the "Key Takeaways from the 2016 ANFA Conference" article
* It was the subject of the cover article for Planning magazine, June 2016
Architecture & Psychology symposium
I initiated and organized this symposium with speakers on a range of topics related to architecture and psychology.
* MIT’s January session (IAP), 2015 with co-organizer Gerhard van der Linde. (I hope to upload videos eventually.)
* MIT’s January session (IAP), 2014
“The Moving Image versus the Moving Viewer: Film in Scale, Frames of Reference, and Cognitive Systems”
Conference of the Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image, June 2014
conference talk (abstract, p. 29)
“Human Navigation and Modes of Narration: the Cognitive Styles of Presented Information”
International Conference on Narrative, March 2014
conference talk (program)
Public Art
* my collection of Public Art in Cambridge Information
* I received a Cambridge Arts grant in 2023 to continue my project of researching Monuments and Memorials in Cambridge and sharing the information I find via wikipedia. This project is currently ongoing.
Public Art in Cambridge classes & lectures
* Spring 2021, Cambridge Center for Adult Education
* MIT’s January Session (IAP), Jan. 30th, 2021 (link)
* Fall 2020, Cambridge Center for Adult Education
* Gonson Daytime Lecture, October, 2019, Cambridge Center for Adult Education
MIT’s Public Art, Introduction and Walking Tour, IAP classes at MIT
* MIT’s January session (IAP), 2011 (link)
* MIT’s January session (IAP), 2010
* MIT’s January session (IAP), 2008
MIT’s Public Art, a Fun Introduction, MIT’s January session (IAP), 2008
I initiated, organized, and taught this short not-for-credit class on MIT's Public Art, with the help of Patricia Fuller from MIT’s List Visual Art Center.
“From snow to sand: Fitzpatrick organizes Revere Beach Festival” article in the Saugus Advertiser, July 16, 2008
“The Brattle Theater gives back with free Elements of Cinema series” article in the Cambridge Chronicle & Wicked Local Cambridge, June 12, 2009
“How to create your own Miyawaki forest” Letter, Boston Globe, Christmas, 2022
Editing
Editingproof.com * editing for cognitive sciences, philosophy of mind, and related fields.
My file of tips & tools to help your eyes by looking at illuminated screens less.
Education and Honors
Université Paris Descartes, Cognitive Science Research, Masters
MIT, Brain and Cognitive Science, S.B.
MIT, History, Theory, and Criticism of Art and Architecture, B.S.A.D.
Women’s Travel Award, Berlin School of Mind and Brain, 2009
Vera List Prize for Writing on Visual Art, MIT, 2001 (article)
Contact
krnregs@gmail.com