Summary
Robert Calin-jageman is a professor of neuroscience and statistics reformer with over a decade of academic experience centered on the neural bases of learning and memory, computational neuroscience, and the history and philosophy of science. He teaches courses ranging from research methods and statistics to happiness, and his lab work blends computational modeling, bibliometrics, and hands-on neurobiology dating back to postdoctoral projects like NeuronBank and distributed neuronal simulations. Based in Oak Park, Illinois, he pairs rigorous PhD training in behavioral neuroscience with a background in cognitive psychology and philosophy, bringing a rare interdisciplinary lens to teaching and research. Outside the classroom he tinkers with code—self-described “spaghetti” programs—and plays ice hockey, reflecting a pragmatic, curious approach to problem solving and mentorship.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Behavioral Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Behavioral Neuroscience at Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude at Albion College