Julia Ongchoco
Hey there! I’m a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied Cognitive Science and Theatre Arts. I’m particularly obsessed with the power of language and the beauty of moving images, which has led me to my current role in New York at Library Films, a documentary production company led by Chris Smith, where I’ve helped on documentaries like 100 Foot Wave, Don’t Die, and Mr. McMahon. My personal work and interests explore the intersectionality of humans, art, and cognitive science.
some of my work…
film
spreadsheets
I create custom solutions for productivity and production workflows, from automated archival spreadsheets and footage logs to building custom task management and expense trackers. I utilize Google Apps Script to allow for sending custom email notifications and custom phone applications from your spreadsheets. Reach out if you’re curious to see some things I’ve made possible!
writing
I’m interested in the intricacies of words, structure of sentences, what makes a good story, and how stories help us make sense of our experiences. For my research thesis, I was mentored by Anna Papafragou and Tyler Knowlton at the University of Pennsylvania as part of its Language and Cognition Lab.
-
J. Ongchoco, T. Knowlton, and A. Papafragou (under review) Language shifts the representation of auditory objects.
Ongchoco, J.K., Knowlton, T., & Papafragou, A. (2023). Language shifts the representation of sounds in time: from auditory individuals to auditory ensembles. Proceedings of the Cognitive Science Society.
-
Phi Beta Kappa Senior Thesis Award (2023)
Robert J. Glushko Outstanding Undergraduate Award in Cognitive Science (2023)
-
Sophocles’ Creon and the illusion of polis (UPenn Discentes)
‘I can’t change the world on my own—but with others I can make a difference’ (Inquirer To Be You)
My ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Sunday in a hospital—on wheels (Inquirer To Be You)
in the news…
WORDS, FILM, AND YOUR BRAIN by Susan Ahlborn
Julia Ongchoco, C’23, is studying the difference a word can make—and making films to share her excitement about cognitive sciences.
OMNIA UPenn
FILIPINA FILMMAKER IS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF FILM, TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
Less than a year out of college, Filipina filmmaker Julia Ongchoco is slowly but surely making her mark in New York, the vibrant city that never sleeps.
Inquirer.net USA
2023 GLUSHKO UNDERGRADUATE AWARD WINNER HIGHLIGHTS
The Cognitive Science Society would like to honor the next generation of cognitive scientists by highlighting this year’s Robert J. Glushko award winners.
Cognitive Science Society