Who We Are
The Spatial and Map Cognition Research Lab.
What We Do
We study spatial cognition and thinking, spatial abilities, and map use.
Where We Do It
SMCRL is a part of the Department of Geography at the
University of Oregon - Eugene.
Jacob Blair (2006-2007)
master's student, geography
A native of Portland, Oregon, Jacob first came to the University of Oregon in 1999. He has earned a bachelor of arts (2001 linguistics) as well as a bachelor of science (2005 geography); both from the University of Oregon. Jacob also worked in the UO InfoGraphics Lab 2004-2007.
Mary Crooks (2006-2007)
master's student, geography
Nick Martinelli (2006-2008)
master's student, geography
Nick received a BS in Political Science in
1999 and a BS in Geography in 2006, both from the University of Oregon. Nick also worked in the InfoGraphics lab at
the University.
Nick’s research interests include cartography and mapping
topics such as map data interactivity, map design, interactive mapping and
cognitive map distortion. His current research in the SMCRL lab investigates the
time frame of mental map distortion. The experiments will examine the presence
of temporal and spatial patterns within the cognitive mapping process.
Nick's Conference Presentations
Martinelli, Nick. 2007. "Bicycling Guide: Redesigning a Statewide Bicycle Map." Poster Presented at the
North American Cartographic Information Society annual meeting. St Louis. October 2007.
Martinelli, Nick. 2007. "Cartographic Information to Geographic Knowledge. Presented at the annual meeting of the
Association of American Geographers. San Francisco. April.
Martinelli, Nick. Engelmann, Mike. 2007. "Reinventing the Wheel:
Converting Statewide CAD Maps to GIS based Cartographic Products. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Association of American Geographers. San Francisco. April.