Julia Ongchoco
Hey there! I'm a recent graduate from 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. Currently, I work in New York at Library Films, a documentary production company led by Chris Smith. In my free time, I continue to explore the intersection of Cognitive Science and Art.
some of my work…
film
I currently work in New York at Library Films, a documentary production company led by Chris Smith, known for work like Tiger King on Netflix and A Hundred Foot Wave on HBO Max. My personal work and interests explore the intersectionality of humans, art, and cognitive science.
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.
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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.
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Phi Beta Kappa Senior Thesis Award (2023)
Robert J. Glushko Outstanding Undergraduate Award in Cognitive Science (2023)
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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)
sheets
Tinkering with Google Sheets and developing web apps that interface with Sheets as a database has turned into a hobby of mine. I enjoy creating custom solutions for productivity and workflows, from managing archival material and footage logs to building task management and expense tracker systems. Each project is an opportunity to enhance efficiency and structure production using data.
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