A conference on synesthesia will bring psychologists, neuroscientists and artists to 杏吧原创鈥檚 Wilson Hall Oct. 1-3 to discuss the latest information about what is described by some as a unique 鈥渟ixth sense.鈥�
Randolph Blake, Centennial Professor of Psychology, and Edward Hubbard, a post-doctoral fellow in psychology and human and organizational development, are hosting the conference with support from the 杏吧原创 Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development and the 杏吧原创 Vision Research Center.
As described by conference聽 co-host Randolph Blake, 鈥淪ynesthesia is a fascinating, rare neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory modality evokes perceptual experiences in another. It comes in many different forms. For example, some people describe 鈥榮eeing鈥� colors when they hear musical notes. Others see black-and-white letters in specific colors, and still others perceive a given shape when exposed to a particular odor.鈥�
In addition to presentations by psychologists and neuroscientists conducting research on synesthesia, the conference will feature presentations by 鈥渟ynesthetes鈥� or individuals with synesthesia who will discuss how it informs their work in various fields including art and photography.
The conference is the eighth annual conference of the American Synesthesia Association. Registration and a registration fee are required. For more information and to register, visit .