Alexander Forrence
About Alexander Forrence
Alexander Forrence is a Lab Manager at Yale University, specializing in the development of experimental systems for studying human learning. He has a background in neuroscience and has held various research and technical positions at The Johns Hopkins University.
Current Role at Yale University
Alexander Forrence serves as a Lab Manager at Yale University, a position he has held since 2020. In the Action, Computation, & Thinking Lab, he collaborates with Principal Investigator Sam McDougle. His responsibilities include developing experimental systems that utilize JavaScript and MATLAB/Simulink to study human learning systems. Forrence also supports both internal and external collaborations within the lab, facilitating research initiatives and partnerships.
Previous Experience at Johns Hopkins University
Before joining Yale University, Alexander Forrence worked at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2015 to 2020 as a Research Assistant in the Brain, Learning, Animation, and Movement Lab. He contributed to various research projects under the guidance of Principal Investigators John Krakauer and Adrian Haith. Additionally, he held multiple roles at Johns Hopkins, including Tier II Classroom Support Technician from 2011 to 2014, Summer Conference Assistant in 2012, and Undergraduate Research Assistant in both the Auditory Neurophysiology Lab and Somatosensory Lab from 2012 to 2014.
Role with Tampa Bay Rays
In addition to his position at Yale University, Alexander Forrence has been working remotely as a Performance Science Assistant for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2020. In this role, he focuses on translating experimental ideas into real-world applications, contributing to the team's performance science initiatives.
Educational Background in Neuroscience
Alexander Forrence earned his Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in the principles of neuroscience, which he applies in his research and professional roles.