Dr. Marc Howard

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Biography

Marc Howard is a prominent figure in the field of cognitive neuroscience, serving as a Professor in the Psychological and Brain Sciences department. He is the Program Director of the Theoretical Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, where his research focuses on developing mathematical models of cognition. His work evaluates behavioral and neurophysiological data to offer insights into systems-level neuroscience. Howard's current research centers on episodic memory, particularly the ability to recall specific events within their spatiotemporal context. He is dedicated to constructing and assessing a unified mathematical framework aimed at describing the brain mechanisms thought to underpin episodic memory. His influential work has broad implications, leading to research interests that encompass statistical learning, semantic memory, time perception, and reward systems.

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Experience

Professor

2005-08-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaches and conducts research in the field of cognitive neuroscience, focusing on mathematical models of cognition.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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