January 21, 2016
National Academy of Sciences To Honor John R. Anderson
![John Anderson headshot](images/john-anderson_201x201.jpg)
If the field of cognitive science is to truly understand how the mind works, researchers need to integrate the many theories about memory, language, problem-solving and other mental functions. CMU's John R. Anderson has spent decades doing this — developing a unified theory of cognition and using it to create successful cognitive-based tutors that have revolutionized education.