Dominic Bley
Cincinnati,OH
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Center For Cognition, Action, And Perception
10.2020 - Current
- Collected data and piloted studies for graduate students conducted in virtual reality
- Developed my own study (senior thesis)
- Gained countless hours of experience running participants and working within Unity and Steam VR
- Gained a wholistic understanding of data analysis and the research process with human subjects
- Feels comfortable with the paradigm of time-series-reliant embodied cognitive science as a result
Research Assistant
AR & VR Lab
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted literature reviews, tested products and writing reflections
- Developed my own study over the course of the semester which led to my thesis in Tehran’s lab
Teaching Assistant
Introduction to the Cognitive Studies
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Introductory course to topics in Cognitive Science.
- Graded weekly student reflections and their activity in our discussion boards.
- Provided ample feedback in order to help them better understand topics that were discussed throughout the course
Camper Unit Director
YMCA Camp Ernst
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented camp programming and scheduling
- Coached counselors with camper situations, paperwork, medical information, and parent notes about campers
- Handled complaints from parents, counselors and campers and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with parents to better care for their children's specific needs
- Conducted counselor interviews
Recreational Counselor
Summer Treatment Program
05.2022 - 08.2022
- 9 week summer camp for children ages 7-14 with acute ADHD.
- Provided direct care through the implementation of a token economy and personalized treatment programs
- Collaborated with researchers to collect clinical data on patients whom I was responsible for
- Instructed soccer games and practice while maintaining constant treatment
Cabin Counselor
YMCA Camp Ernst
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Worked with and led groups of children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels through variety of camp activities
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities
Education
B.A. in Psychology -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2023
B.A. in Philosophy -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2023
Scholarships Honors
- Cincinnati Pride Grant (Fall 2019-Spring 2023)
- University of Cincinnati Psi Chi (Fall 2022)
Relevant Coursework
- Big Data, Bigger Questions
- Introduction to the Cognitive Studies
- Current Controversies in Cognitive Science
- Philosophy of Neuroscience
- Strange Tools (Continental Philosophy of Mind and Creativity)
- Sensation & Perception
- Behavioral Statistics in the Social Sciences I & II
- Topics in Perception (Graduate Audit)
- Topics in Action (Graduate Audit)
- Perception and Action Capstone
- Philosophy Capstone
- Independent Thesis in Psychology
- Introduction to Critical Theory
- Introduction to Ethics
- Social and Political Philosophy
- Environmental Ethics
- Feminist Philosophy
- Philosophy of Race
- Human Sexuality
Research
Embodied Flow in Puzzle Solving: Dynamics of the Tower of Hanoi (In Progress)
Dominic Bley & Tehran Davis Ph.D.
Embodied Flow in Puzzle Solving: Movement Dynamics in Virtual Environments (In Progress)
Dominic Bley & Tehran Davis Ph.D.
Embodied Flow in Puzzle Solving: Multi-Fractal Cascade Effects in Perceived Audio Tones (In Progress)
Dominic Bley & Tehran Davis Ph.D.
Dalton's Study (dont finalize until you get the name)
Presentation Experience
Going with the Flow: Examining the relationship between human movements and the psychological experience of flow, 2023, Undergraduate Research Showcase, Undergraduate Research Society, University of Cincinnati
Embodied Flow in Puzzle Solving: Dynamics of the Tower of Hanoi, 2023, Center for Cognition, Action, & Perception, Student Talk Series, University of Cincinnati
Embodied Flow in Puzzle Solving: Dynamics of the Tower of Hanoi (Poster), 2023 International Conference on Perception and Action, International Society for Ecological Psychology, Guadalajara, Mexico
Volunteer Experience
Undergraduate Research Society Selection Committee, University of Cincinnati, 2022-2023
- evaluated and approved or denied requests for research funding from the fellowship
References
Tehran J. Davis, Ph.D., Lab Leader
Tony Chemero, Ph.D., Mentor,
Allyson Zoromski, Ph.D., Program Director
Timeline
Camper Unit Director
YMCA Camp Ernst
05.2023 - 08.2023
Recreational Counselor
Summer Treatment Program
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Introduction to the Cognitive Studies
01.2022 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Center For Cognition, Action, And Perception
10.2020 - Current
Research Assistant
AR & VR Lab
02.2020 - 08.2020
Cabin Counselor
YMCA Camp Ernst
06.2017 - 08.2022
B.A. in Psychology -
University of Cincinnati
B.A. in Philosophy -
University of Cincinnati
Similar Profiles
Arianna CabreraArianna Cabrera
Research Assistant at Cognition Action and Neuroimaging LabResearch Assistant at Cognition Action and Neuroimaging Lab
Victoria HammondVictoria Hammond
Community Based Rehabiliation Services/Case Mange at America Health Cognition CenterCommunity Based Rehabiliation Services/Case Mange at America Health Cognition Center
Zack St GeorgeZack St George
Head of Channel Sales, NA at Perception PointHead of Channel Sales, NA at Perception Point
Yanna HarrisYanna Harris
Store Team Lead at Goodwill IndustriesStore Team Lead at Goodwill Industries
Lance GillLance Gill
Machinist at M&SMachinist at M&S