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Miguel McGrath

Miguel McGrath

Benicia,CA

Summary

Recent Cognitive Science graduate with research experience in visual perception, memory, and human-AI comparisons. Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and programming (Python, MATLAB), with hands-on work in psychophysics and computational modeling. Experienced in leading projects, collaborating across teams, and clearly communicating research findings. Looking to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience to explore the neural basis of perception, learning, and decision-making.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

UCLA
Westwood, CA
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Spearheaded a research project comparing human and AI performance on visual discrimination tasks, focusing on perceptual representation and cognitive bias.
  • Led and coordinated a team of research assistants: delegated tasks, trained new members, and managed workflow to meet project timelines.

Research Assistant

UFOPA
Santarém, Pará, Brazil
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted independent data analysis and built research databases using Python and Microsoft Office; produced visualizations for use in academic projects.
  • Summarized scholarly and policy materials; prepared citations and supported proposal development through research synthesis.
  • Helped organize community workshops and research meetings; navigated a Portuguese-speaking work environment and coordinated project resources.

Outside Services

Orinda Country Club
Orinda, CA
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisted members and guests with golf bags and special requests. Maintained carts and storage areas. Promoted course etiquette and received positive feedback for dependable service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Machine learning
  • Lab equipment operation
  • Research methods
  • Literature searches
  • Python and MATLAB proficiency
  • Excel data analysis

Projects

Blood Cell Image Classification Model
Trained a CNN to classify blood cell images into categories using Python and TensorFlow. Applied data preprocessing, augmentation, and model evaluation techniques.

Sleep Classification from Heart Rate Model
Built a machine learning model to classify sleep stages (light, deep, REM) from heart rate data. Used feature extraction and supervised learning with Python, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow.

Timeline

Research Assistant

UCLA
12.2024 - 06.2025

Research Assistant

UFOPA
06.2024 - 08.2024

Outside Services

Orinda Country Club
08.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of California, Los Angeles
Miguel McGrath
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