Dr. Paul Rosenbloom

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Biography

Paul S. Rosenbloom is a Professor Emeritus in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California (USC), where he has also served as the Director of Cognitive Architecture Research at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies. He has held various prestigious positions, including Deputy Director of USC's Information Sciences Institute for two decades. Rosenbloom's research interests focus on cognitive architecture models and their application in both natural and artificial intelligence. With a strong academic background, including degrees from Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University, he has led research initiatives like the Soar Project, which examines machine learning, planning, and cognitive modeling. He has contributed significantly to fields like intelligent automated systems and cognitive science, earning recognition as a fellow in various scientific societies such as the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Throughout his career, Rosenbloom has published extensively and has been pivotal in advancing research methodologies in cognitive science.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2000-01-01 — Present

Cognitive Architecture Research, USC Institute for Creative Technologies • Los Angeles, CA

Lead research initiatives focused on cognitive architectures.

Deputy Director

1987-01-01 — 2007-01-01

USC Information Sciences Institute • Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw research and development in information sciences.

Assistant Professor

1984-01-01 — 1987-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Focused on Computer Science and Psychology.

Research Computer Scientist

1983-01-01 — 1984-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Engaged in research in cognitive systems.

Awards

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Cognitive Science Society Fellow

2014-01-01
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Kurzweil Award AGI

2012-01-01
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Ninth National Conference Artificial Intelligence Award

1991-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
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GRE General
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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