II CIMCYC Workshop on computational modelling of behavioral data (CMB)
June 9-10, 2025
Mind, Brain, and Behavior research center (CIMCYC), University of Granada Spain
After two decades of success of neuroimaging techniques, we are witnessing a growing popularity of achieving a better characterization of behavioral data in psychological experiments. Such characterization tries to offer a greater understanding of the effects of our manipulations on behavior (and the brain), beyond the important but somewhat limited insight we can gain from looking at mean reaction times and error rates. The II Workshop on Computational Modelling of Behavioral Data (CMB) builds upon the success of its inaugural edition, which brought together researchers from diverse backgrounds and facilitated the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge in computational modeling of behavioral data. This second edition aims to further establish the workshop as a key platform for early-career researchers seeking to develop expertise in computational modeling techniques within cognitive science.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups in computational modelling and non-traditional academic backgrounds.
For PhD students from outside Granada, we’re offering 100€ travel grants thanks to the amazing support of SEPNECA and SEPEX! Please check the application section for more information.
Schedule
| Day | Time | Activity | Speaker | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9 | 9:00-9:30 | Registration and opening words | Carlos & Javier | Slides |
| 9:30-10:00 | Introduction to computational models on decision making | Carlos | Slides | |
| 10:00-11:00 | Drift-diffusion models | Mehdi | Slides , Code | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Coffee break | |||
| 11:30-13:30 | Hands-on session on drift-diffusion models | Mehdi | Slides , Code | |
| 13:30-15:00 | Lunch break | |||
| 15:00-15:30 | Introduction to computational models on reinforcement learning (RL) | Fran | Slides | |
| 15:30-16:30 | RL - Basic concepts | Francesco | Slides , Code | |
| 16:30-17:00 | Coffee break | |||
| 17:00-19:00 | RL - Model fitting | Francesco | Slides , Code | |
| June 10 | 9:00-9:30 | Introduction to Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) | Javier | Slides |
| 9:30-11:00 | DNNs | Juan Eloy | Slides 1, Slides 2 , Code | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Coffee break | |||
| 11:30-13:30 | Hands-on session on DNNs | Juan Eloy | Code | |
| 13:30-14:00 | Closing remarks | Carlos & Javier |
All materials are available on the GitHub repository of the workshop.
Applications
Applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest!
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