We promote research
and teaching at the intersection of communication,
technology, and neuroscience
Recent Projects
eMFD joins spaCy
spaCy is a library for advanced Natural Language Processing in Python and Cython
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The Media Neuroscience Lab is housed by the Department of Communication and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California in Santa Barbara and are a part of UCSB’s Neuroscience Research Institute. The lab promotes research and teaching at the intersection of communication, technology, and neuroscience in a diverse and inclusive environment. The lab adopts a method-theory synergistic approach with a focus on computational methods and theory development. We also advocate for analytical replication and open science practices.
COLLABORATION
The lab encourages collaboration among communication scholars, media professionals, and neuroscientists to build a richer understanding of shared research questions and methods.
INCLUSION
The lab promotes and actively participates in research and discussion regarding diversity, inclusion, and representation. We foster unconventional ideas and critical thinking within a collegial environment.
SERVICE
As a service to scholarly and public communities, the lab provides consulting, produces research tools and best practices, and organizes events.
For more detailed information regarding our research projects, please see the Projects tab.