Matthew D Johnston @mattdjohnston

Matthew D Johnston

@mattdjohnston.bsky.social

Postdoc at Uni of Edinburgh | Currently studying statistical learning and cognitive control in children. Interests also include the development of mental time travel skills. researchgate.net/profile/Matthe… Between that I play bass and drink too much tea ☕

53 Followers | 83 Following | 6 Posts | Joined: 21.04.2025 | 1.5428

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Looking forward to presenting our research tomorrow at this family-friendly event - a great opportunity to learn about cognitive research at the #WeeScience lab.

📅 Tomorrow 10AM - 3PM (drop in)
📍 Bayes Centre
✅ Free & open to all
Don't miss this day of discovery!
Register: tinyurl.com/CogSciDay

31.07.2025 14:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Very belated post...Had an amazing time presenting Carnegie Trust work w @kwolfe.bsky.social at #EUCAS2025 conference at Università di Pavia. Beautiful venue plus we were greeted with amazing risotto 🍽️

Learned alot about ageing research and made great connections, including folks from #SCAN!

28.05.2025 10:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

✈️ I'm still recovering from jetlag but had a great time at #SRCD2025!

Thrilled about our symposium on cognitive control and statistical learning. @nemeth.bsky.social and Rachel Foster gave fantastic talks—Rachel did amazingly well for her 1st conference and will soon be on the job market!

06.05.2025 18:29 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Poster at 1640 today showcasing a study where we looked at whether increasing cognitive load in a sorting task impacted children and adults' ability to learn statistical regularities.

If for nothing else come see my improving photoshopping skills on display...

Exhibit hall B, Poster #5
#SRCD2025

02.05.2025 16:11 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Excited to be opening for this symposium on developmental dynamics between cognitive control and statistical learning today! @nemeth.bsky.social, Rachel Foster, and Qianqian Wang.

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

203AB | Minneapolis Convention Center, Level Two
#SRCD2025 #statisticallearning #ef

01.05.2025 14:04 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Excited to be opening for this symposium today with @nemeth.bsky.social, Rachel Foster, and Qianqian Wang.

Join us today at 10:00AM in Room 203AB

#SRCD #statisticallearning #cognitivecontrol

01.05.2025 13:09 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

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