I am currently in the graduate program in Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, and Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder. My research is focused on using EEG/ERP to study recognition memory processes. I am also beginning to look at how neural oscillations and synchronization can lead to large-scale brain network dynamics underlying higher cognitive processes such as recognition memory.

 

Education

Joint Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, and Cognitive Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, in progress

M.A. Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2006

B.A. Psychology and Anthropology, University of California at Berkeley, 2003

 

Teaching

Course Instructor, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (2145-005), 2009

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (2145-001/002), 2005

Teaching Assistant, Sensation and Perception (4164-100), 2004

 

Publications

Snyder, H., Hutchison, N., Nyhus, E., Curran, T., Munakata, Y. (submitted). Neural inhibition and the tyrrany of choice. Competitive cortical dynamics in selecting among options.

Nyhus, E. & Curran, T. (in revision). Functional role of gamma and theta oscillations in episodic memory. Manuscript under revision. Download pdf

Nyhus, E. & Curran, T. (2009). Semantic and perceptual effects on recognition memory: Evidence from ERP. Brain Research, 1283, 102-114. Download pdf

Nyhus, E. & Barceló, F. (2009). The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and the cognitive assessment of prefrontal executive functions: A critical update. Brain and Cognition, 71, 437-451. Download pdf

Norman, K. A., Tepe, K., Nyhus, E., & Curran, T. (2008). Event-related potential correlates of interference effects on recognition memory. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review 15(1), 36-43. Download pdf

Barceló, F., Periañez, J., Nyhus, E. (2008). An information theoretical approach to task-switching: Evidence from cognitive brain potentials in humans. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 1(1). Download pdf

 

Curriculum Vitae Download pdf

 

Other than school I volunteer with BeadforLife and enjoy traveling, hiking, and photography.

 

Muenzinger D244
345 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0345
nyhus@colorado.edu