University of Latvia (UL) invites to register for the 12th International Symposium of Cognition, Logic and Communication “Impact of Visuospatial Skills on Learning” which will take place from October 31 to November 1. World-class experts will present their papers during symposium – prof. David Uttal (Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Northwestern University, USA) and prof. Bob Coecke (Computer Science, Oxford University; UK), and prof. Mike Stieff (Learning Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago, IL, USA). Registration for open “MadScience” lecture and symposium is open until October 25.

Opening keynote will be delivered by the most distinguished researcher of visuospatial skills, prof. D. Uttal (Northwestern University; USA), who has successfully proven different effects of visuospatial skills on learning (especially, STEM areas).  Professor Uttal is also the president of Cognitive Development Society and the editor of Psychological Bulletin. D. Uttal’s opening keynote will be a part of “MadScience” lecture series supported by software company “Accenture”. 

The most significant quantum visualisation expert in the world, University of Oxford computer sciences’ prof. B. Coecke, is also among the invited speakers.  He is the pioneer of categoric quantum mechanics and the only professor in the world awarded the title of Professor of Quantum Foundations, Logics and Structures. Further, prof. Mike Stieff (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA), a prominent researcher working on the visualisation of chemistry and diagrammatic reasoning will also deliver a keynote in the symposium. The symposium will end with a concert by American musician Michael Holt in the Aula Magna of the UL. Everybody is welcome to the concert (entrance fee: a donation).