Summary
Colin Conwell is a research scientist blending 8 years of hybrid academic and industry experience at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and AI, currently splitting time between a stealth AI startup and MIT's CSAIL/CBMM. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from Harvard and has postdoctoral experience at Johns Hopkins and Harvard studying perception, learning, and computation. Colin’s work spans computational modeling, experimental psychology, and machine learning, with a curiosity that ranges from aesthetics and animal behavior to engineered intelligence. He brings a track record of translating rigorous lab science into applied research settings, tackling problems that require both theoretical depth and practical implementation. Based in Somerville, he maintains a public-facing portfolio and website that highlight projects bridging human cognition and machine systems. An uncommon thread in his profile is his sustained international and language-focused scholarship background, reflecting a broader cognitive and cultural perspective in his research.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Cognitive Science & International Relations, Bachelor’s Degree, Cognitive Science & International Relations at University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cognitive Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cognitive Science at Harvard University
International Relations & Security Studies, International Relations & Security Studies at Sciences Po
French, Spanish, Turkish, Wolof