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Matthew Scott
@mattscott93.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at Texas A&M.
Motor learning, imagery, observation & imitation.
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Proud to have this article accepted, what feels like the culmination of my PhD and postdoc research!

Here I propose the Sensory Conflict Hypothesis (SCH) of combined action observation and motor imagery (AOMI).

tinyurl.com/yv8utusu
An error in our thinking: The sensory conflict hypothesis of combined action observation and motor imagery
The capacity to learn and adapt movement and skills through non-physical forms of practice provides benefits which extend across disciplines such as r…
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Are you interested in a MSc/PhD in human sensorimotor neuroscience? Learn to design experiments, analyze data, read & write papers, present at conferences, & work with a vibrant group of students & faculty in a world-class research environment.
#neuroskyence #psychscisky
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December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🚨Research Opportunity🚨

Are you 18+ and have DCD/Dyspraxia or suspect you have DCD/Dyspraxia? OR are you 18+ and have no neurodevelopmental conditions?

Take part in this new study investigating movement skill and well-being🚶🧠⭐

Click here to take part: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I had the pleasure of joining @tamu.bsky.social powerlifting coach and PhD candidate Rob Escalante on the Escalate Podcast to discuss implications and benefits of motor imagery and observation for powerlifting.

Take a listen below! 👇

open.spotify.com/episode/6rug...
Ep. 33 - Dr. Matthew Scott on Motor Imagery for the Powerlifter
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November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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My first thesis study tested observation-contagions in golf putting🏌️‍♀️

Watching different actions led to imitative biases, but when the same videos were thought to be errors, biases were suppressed. Weak evidence of compensation when watched errors were unexpected.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Imitation performance biases are moderated by perceived accuracy in golf putting - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Imitation performance biases are moderated by perceived accuracy in golf putting
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November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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New accepted paper by Molly Brillinger et al. from the University of Toronto 🇨🇦. The authors found cooperative dyad practice increased task engagement and partner performance similarity, but did not improve motor skill acquisition or retention
October 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Motor Cognition, Neuroscience and Behavior Lab at Texas A&M is recruiting a PhD student, estimated start Fall 2026! See the below advert for details on the position, lab and department.

Please circulate widely to those who could be interested in applying!
August 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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🚨Research Opportunity🚨
- Do you have a diagnosis of DCD/Dyspraxia or suspect you might have it? Are you 18 or older?
- Help us understand wellbeing in Dyspraxia/DCD
⭐️Take part by completing online questionnaires⭐️
surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
August 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Proud to have this article accepted, what feels like the culmination of my PhD and postdoc research!

Here I propose the Sensory Conflict Hypothesis (SCH) of combined action observation and motor imagery (AOMI).

tinyurl.com/yv8utusu
An error in our thinking: The sensory conflict hypothesis of combined action observation and motor imagery
The capacity to learn and adapt movement and skills through non-physical forms of practice provides benefits which extend across disciplines such as r…
tinyurl.com
August 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Not really a social media fan but want to know what we've been up to in the NIMBL? We've launched a news page: thenimbl.com/news!
April 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
After an amazing few years at UBC, I'm excited to announce that I'll be joining the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management at Texas A&M University as an Assistant Professor this July.

In this new role I'll be launching the Motor Cognition, Neuroscience and Behavior Lab! 🧠
April 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Is it too early to start the countdown to the #RIOgroup meeting this May? Looking forward to seeing everyone and excited for trainees Kyle, Celine, Alisha, Sara, & @mattscott93.bsky.social to share what we've been working on! Five NIMBL talks, get ready folks! #motorimagery
March 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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We are editing a special issue for the Journal of Motor Learning and Development on "motor skill learning: beyond the individual". Please spread to people in your networks who might like to be part of this special collection of articles. Thanks! journals.humankinetics.com/fileasset/JM...
February 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A reminder that we're still welcoming submissions for our special issue on 'Motor skill learning beyond the individual' in JMLD.

If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to myself, Tim Welsh, Nicola Hodges or April Karlinsky!

Please share broadly!
January 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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🚨 I'm hiring! 🚨

Passionate about motor learning in #dyspraxic and typically developing #children? Become a Research Assistant @modilab-surrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social
🗓️ Apply by 12th Feb
🔄 Spread the word!
jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

#neurojobs
Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Research Assistant in Neurodiversity & Motor Skills Development
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ours...
jobs.surrey.ac.uk
January 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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A PhD position is open in @peelen.bsky.social Lab at the Donders Institute - please spread the word and consider applying if you are interested about how imagery and perception relate to each other www.ru.nl/en/working-a... - plus we are fun people to work with ! :)
PhD Position: Neural Mechanisms of Imagery and Perception at the Donders Centre for Cognition | Radboud University
Do you want to work as a PhD Position: Neural Mechanisms of Imagery and Perception at the Donders Centre for Cognition at the Faculty of Social Sciences? Check our vacancy!
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January 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Happy to now be sharing research and updates on Bluesky!

I'll hopefully be sharing some exciting updates shortly - stay tuned!
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January 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM