Education and Research:
2020 - 2025, current PhD in Psychology, New York University
Program: Cognition and Perception, Quantitative Concentration
Research focus: Computational models of motor confidence, learning, and control.
Supervisor: Michael S Landy, Ph.D.
2024 Visiting Researcher, Princeton University
Intelligent Performance and Adaptation Laboratory
Supervisor: Jordan A. Taylor, Ph.D.
2018 - 2020 Masters of Arts, Major: Psychology, New York University
Thesis title: Effector selectivity for movement planning in human parietal and frontal cortex
Supervisors: Clayton Curtis, Ph.D. & Wei Ji Ma, Ph.D.
2007 - 2011 Bachelor of Arts, Majors: Psychology & Studio Art, New York University
Publications:
Conferences:
Talk: Fassold, M., Landy, M. Vision and proprioception's influence on sensorimotor confidence during adaptation. Presented at International Multisensory Research Forum 2024, Reno, NV.
Talk: Fassold, M., Landy, M. Bayesian models of sensorimotor confidence. Presented at Annual Symposium in Computational Neuroscience 2024, New York, NY.
Poster: Fassold, M., Landy, M. Effects of sensorimotor adaptation on confidence. Presented at Vision Sciences Society 2024, St. Pete’s Beach, FL.
Poster: Fassold, M., Landy, M. Plasticity of sensorimotor confidence during motor adaptation. Presented at Neural Control of Movement 2024, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Talk: Fassold, M., Locke, S., Landy, M. Prospective and Retrospective Cues for Sensorimotor Confidence. Presented at Advances in Motor Learning & Motor Control 2023 (SfN satellite event), Washington DC.
Talk: Evans, M., Locke, S., Landy, M. Prospective and Retrospective Cues for Sensorimotor Confidence in a Reaching Task. Presented at Vision Sciences Society 2022, Perception and Action Section, St. Pete’s Beach, FL.
Poster: Evans, M., Yoo, A., Ma, W. Optimal use of uncertainty in working memory; the maintenance and uncertainty in visual working memory during orientation change detection. Presented at 2019 NYU Master’s Research Conference, New York, NY. Award winner.
Teaching:
Matlab & Python Coding Bootcamp (PhD), primary instructor Summer 2022 & 2023 NYU
MathTools (PhD) with Professor Simoncelli and Professor Landy, teaching assistant Fall 2022 NYU
Python Programming (undergraduate) with Professor Hilford, teaching assistant Fall 2020 NYU
Perception (undergraduate) with Professor Landy, teaching assistant Fall 2019 NYU
Cognition (undergraduate) with Professor McElree, teaching assistant Spring 2019 NYU
Fellowships, Awards and Honors:
2023-2025 Training Program in Computational Neuroscience (TPCN) Trainee, NYU
2020-2025 Henry M. MacCracken Fellowship; Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, NYU
2018 - 2020 President of the NYU Graduate Cognition & Perception Journal Club
2019 NYU Master’s Service Award for Outstanding Community Service
Skills and Qualifications:
Programming and Analysis: Matlab, Python, R, C#, Unity, PsychToolbox, PsychoPy, IBM SPSS Statistics
Advanced Math: Bayesian Modeling, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, SDT, Sampling and Simulation, Statistics, Fourier Systems, Signal Processing, Psychophysics
Neural Imaging: fMRI Level 2 Operator, fMRI Analysis Packages, FSL, Freesurfer
Behavioral Research: EyeLink Eye Tracking, CITI Human Subjects, Experimental Design
General: Team Management, Photography, Adobe Suite, Illustration, Graphic Design
Speaking Engagements:
2022 Guest Speaker/Panelist
Yale Psychology Department and Johns Hopkins Psychological and Brain Sciences Department
Research Psychology Bootcamp: Research Experience and Applying to Graduate School
Professional Experience:
2015 - 2018 Production Director, Milk Studios, New York
Head of in-house production for New York’s premiere photography studio. Managed a team of eight and produced up to twelve separate shoots per day. Interfaced with high profile clients daily and oversaw the maintenance of lighting & grip equipment from ordering parts to hands on repairs.
2013 - 2015 Purchasing Manager, Milk Studios, New York
Responsible for the stocking, organizing, and ordering of all purchased items; including expendables such as photographic and office supplies, repair parts, and lighting (industrial and commercial), as well as photographic and technical equipment, tools and furniture. Acquired and maintained relationships with vendors, tracked and approved PO's through DocuVantage, and submitted monthly expense reports.
2012 - 2013 Client Services Coordinator, Milk Studios, New York
Liaison for clients, talent and VIP's. Organized transportation and arrival strategies specific to each group's needs, including express elevators and crowd control. Made sure all guests' needs were met once in the studio and helped facilitate special requests such as the acquisition and delivery of special props, custom amenities and floor plan changes.
2010 - 2012 Beverage Director, Gwynnett St, New York
Nominated by Tales of the Cocktail for Top Ten Restaurant Bars in the World in 2012. Designed a custom cocktail and wine program with weekly updates using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Wrote menu copy, maintained social media presence and kept the website current.
2007 - Present Freelance Photographer, New York
Specializing in still life, photo journalism and food photography. Film and digital work - see portfolio.