Dr. Olivia Guest

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Olivia Guest is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, affiliated with the Donders Centre for Cognition and the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. Her research focuses on computational cognitive science, exploring the intersection of psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and cognitive sciences. Key areas of her work include metatheoretical understanding, computational formal modeling, and the cognitive capacities that inform categorization and conceptual organization. She employs a diverse range of methodologies, such as computational, formal, and mathematical techniques, including artificial neural networks, as well as literary and philosophical approaches like conceptual engineering. Olivia is dedicated to enhancing critical AI literacy and is actively involved in the educational landscape, recently receiving the FSW Junior Teaching Award and the University Education Talent Award for her contributions to teaching in 2023 and 2024.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Research and teaching in the field of Computational Cognitive Science.

Awards

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FSW Junior Teaching Award

2023-01-01
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University Education Talent Award

2024-01-01

Courses

AI as a Science

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).