✳ RESEARCH · LANGUAGE · CULTURAL MEMORY

I study how people make meaning.

I'm Bolor, a student researcher and writer from Mongolia, interested in the space where cognition, language, history and human belief meet.

INQUIRY WITHOUT BORDERSBASED IN MONGOLIA
01 /ABOUT

My work begins with a question: why do certain words, rituals, stories and symbols matter so deeply to us?

Growing up between urban life in Ulaanbaatar and summers in Mongolia's countryside gave me different ways of encountering the same culture. That contrast informs my interests in anthropology, language and the mind.

Across independent research, neuroscience education and cultural projects, I try to combine close attention to human experience with careful evidence—and make what I learn useful to others.

ANTHROPOLOGYCOMPUTATIONAL HUMANITIESNEUROSCIENCECLASSICAL LANGUAGES
02 /RESEARCH

Selected inquiries.

Research questions that cross the boundaries of conventional subjects.

COMPUTATIONAL HUMANITIESR / 01

Rhythm, language & meaning in Latin texts

Computational approaches to cadence and interpretive patterns in Latin religious writing, connecting classical studies with questions about cognition and expression.

Manuscript · Editorial revisionsOSF record ↗Evidence →
NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCHR / 02

Heart-rate variability in Mongolian adults

Engagement with an academic manuscript examining short-term autonomic measurements in a study of 1,144 adults. Contributions and authorship require supervisor confirmation.

Manuscript under revisionRecord →
DIGITAL ANTHROPOLOGYR / 03

Human Meaning Atlas

A digital exploration of how belief, language and cultural practices intersect with cognitive science. An independent project bringing interpretive questions into an interactive format.

Independent digital projectGitHub ↗Evidence →
COGNITIVE SCIENCE · SOFTWARER / 04

Cognitive Ritual Simulator

An independent software project exploring cognitive questions around ritual and interpretation. A repository has been supplied; its feature set and any user-testing figures still need independent documentation.

Code repository suppliedGitHub ↗Evidence →

Publication, authorship and journal statuses are described conservatively until independent records can be linked.

03 /INITIATIVES

Ideas in the world.

Turning research interests into educational and cultural projects.

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NEUROSCIENCE EDUCATION · 2026

Mongolian Brain Bee

National neuroscience education initiative. A letter dated 26 October 2026 from the International Brain Bee acknowledges me as National Coordinator and confirms official affiliation for Mongolia’s national Brain Bee.

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LANGUAGE & CULTURAL STUDIES

Latin Language Mongolian Association

An initiative connecting interest in classical languages with accessible learning, translation and cultural dialogue in Mongolia.

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MULTILINGUAL CULTURAL HERITAGE · TOURISM

The Ger Protocol

A multilingual digital guide to ger etiquette and respectful interactions with Mongolian host families. A Juulchin Tourism Corporation letter dated 18 August 2026 reports that 166 travelers used the guide and highlights its Japanese, Chinese and Korean translations.

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PAID FIELDWORK · KHARMAGTAI · 2025

Cultural Resource Fieldwork at Litho Drilling LLC

During a 180-hour paid field internship, I worked on cultural-resource screening and predictive mapping informed by herder oral histories. A dated employer letter documents this work; the signed original is retained privately.

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LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY · PROTOTYPE

ҮНДЭС — Buryat–Mongolian Translator

A Buryat–Mongolian translator prototype with a sample dictionary and children's stories. Translation opens Google Translate; seven example word pairs and twelve Mongolian-only story drafts await language review and translation.

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04 /WRITING & PRACTICE

Other ways of asking.

Essays, creative work and inquiry outside conventional research formats.

SYMBOLS & INTERPRETATION

Cognitive Symbolism Tarot Deck

An artistic inquiry into how symbolic images invite interpretation, pattern recognition and storytelling.

View record →
RESEARCH-INSPIRED WRITING

Cognitive Scripture Project

A writing project exploring intersections among cognitive questions, religious texts and human meaning.

View record →
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Competitions & independent learning

Academic competitions, collaborative scholarship, a completed online sociology course and other experiences.

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06 /EVIDENCE ARCHIVE

Claims, sources, and context.

A public record of what has been documented, what is still in progress, and what requires independent confirmation.

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How to read this archive

A live project page documents a project; it does not, by itself, establish institutional endorsement or verify every claim. A third-party letter, official result, journal article, or institution-authored page provides stronger external support. Some signed originals are kept private to protect personal details. Entries below make this distinction explicit.

16 records
01 / NEUROSCIENCE EDUCATIONIBB LETTER AVAILABLE

Mongolian Brain Bee · 2026

A dated IBB letter addressed to me confirms the national Brain Bee’s acceptance as an official affiliate and identifies me as National Coordinator. The letter uses the name “Mongolia Brain Bee.” Separate records are still needed for my founder title, participant numbers, and competition outcomes.

Read IBB letter (PDF) ↗Event website ↗Other event claims need separate sources
02 / COMPUTATIONAL HUMANITIESOSF LINK SUPPLIED

Latin text & rhythm research

A link to an OSF project record has been provided for my research portfolio. Its specific contents, authorship and version history still need to be checked directly. A separate essay is being prepared for Ephebeia; journal publication should only be described as completed when an official article page is available.

Open OSF project record ↗Journal information ↗OSF contents not independently inspected
03 / SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHMANUSCRIPT IN REVISION

Heart-rate variability study

A cross-sectional manuscript examines reference values among 1,144 Mongolian adults. Final author listing, personal contribution and submission status require direct confirmation from the research supervisor.

Supervisor confirmation pending
04 / DIGITAL ANTHROPOLOGYGITHUB REPOSITORY LINKED

Human Meaning Atlas

The project repository is linked as a direct route to the code and development materials. Repository ownership and technical contents were not independently inspected during this update; outside reviews, usage metrics and third-party adoption remain separate questions.

View supplied GitHub repository ↗Need independent testing or external adoption records
05 / COGNITIVE SCIENCE SOFTWAREGITHUB REPOSITORY LINKED

Cognitive Ritual Simulator

A public GitHub repository address was supplied for this separate software project. The linked repository offers a route for reviewing source materials; functionality, study design and engagement figures have not yet been independently verified.

View supplied GitHub repository ↗Add live demonstration and documented evaluation
06 / CLASSICAL LANGUAGESACTIVITY RECORDS PENDING

Latin Language Mongolian Association

Founding history, translation samples, workshops and acknowledgments from collaborators should be linked to independently document the association's activity and reach.

Add independent collaborator record
07 / CULTURAL HERITAGE · 2026JUULCHIN LETTER ON FILE

The Ger Protocol

A letter dated 18 August 2026 on Juulchin Tourism Corporation letterhead states that 166 travelers used my Ger Protocol guide during their journeys in Mongolia. The company describes distribution through QR codes on welcome cards, pre-departure digital itineraries and lead tour guides. It also highlights the value of Japanese, Chinese and Korean translations in communicating Mongolian customs. These are claims documented in the supplied letter, not independently audited usage statistics.

View supplied GitHub repository ↗Signed letter retained privately · Request named signatory and contact for direct verification
08 / LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGYPROTOTYPE

ҮНДЭС — Buryat–Mongolian Translator

Accessible beta at bolorgantugs.com/undes/: seven illustrative, unreviewed dictionary entries and twelve AI-assisted Mongolian story drafts awaiting editing and Buryat translation. Translation opens an external Google Translate window; there is no independent, validated in-app translation service yet. Not a verified bilingual corpus or completed children's book library.

Try the ҮНДЭС beta ↗Language review and adoption needed
09 / ACADEMIC COMPETITIONPHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED · RESULTS PENDING

World Scholar's Cup

Personal photographs show medals, a trophy, a Mongolia group photo and participation context. They do not independently establish an official placement or medal total. Event-issued certificates and rankings will be added when available.

View event photographs →Official result and certificate links still needed
10 / ACADEMIC COMPETITIONCERTIFICATES PENDING

Science & Mathematics Olympiads

Biology, chemistry and mathematics competition participation. Exact event titles, placements and award levels will be listed alongside authentic issuing-body records.

Add official certificates
11 / PAID FIELDWORK · KHARMAGTAIEMPLOYER LETTER HELD PRIVATELY

Litho Drilling LLC · Field Exploration Internship

A letter dated 4 July 2025 from Litho Drilling LLC's Field Exploration Division records a one-month, 180-hour paid internship at the Kharmagtai Project. The supervisor credits me with contributions to a Cultural Resource Screening Protocol and a predictive mapping tool incorporating local herder relations and oral histories. The letter states these approaches were being integrated into other programs. The signed scan is not posted publicly because it includes compensation details and a personal signature.

Independent industry reference to the company ↗Employer letter on file · Additional project-use records not independently verified
12 / WRITING PROJECTWORK SAMPLES PENDING

Cognitive Scripture Project

Writing and interpretation at the intersection of religion and cognitive science. Add dated, original published samples and third-party editorial documentation where applicable.

Add reading samples
13 / CREATIVE WORKPORTFOLIO SAMPLES PENDING

Cognitive Symbolism Tarot Deck

Visual exploration of symbolic language and interpretation. Add a selection of original cards with dates and a short description of artistic and intellectual process.

Add dated design portfolio
14 / INDEPENDENT LEARNINGISSUER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE

SOC101: Introduction to Sociology

Saylor University certificate of achievement issued 20 October 2026 to Bolor Gantugs. The document records 31 course hours, 3.1 continuing education units and a 94.12% grade. Certificate ID: 2676465962BG.

View certificate (PDF) ↗Verify at Saylor ↗Credential, not a competitive award
15 / INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGYEVENT PHOTOGRAPHS ON FILE

Avicenna International Biology Olympiad (AIBO)

Three supplied photographs are presented in the gallery as visual documentation associated with AIBO, including images featuring Mongolia's flag and team jackets. These do not establish an official result, medal or student registration record.

See AIBO photographs →Competition website ↗Request an organizer-issued participation or results record
16 / MODEL UNITED NATIONSEVENT PHOTOGRAPHS ON FILE

Mongol Aspiration Model United Nations

A group photograph and a portrait graphic labeled “Bolor Gantugs — Co-Chair of UNGA” document the event visually. The graphic alone is not third-party confirmation of the role; an organizer announcement or event program would be stronger evidence.

See MUN photographs →Add conference program or organizer announcement naming the co-chair
07 /ONGOING QUESTIONS

The aim isn't to have all the answers. It's to ask better questions—and do something with them.

CONTACT / COLLABORATION

Have a question
worth exploring?

I'm interested in thoughtful exchanges across cultural research, language education, neuroscience and the humanities.

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Mongolia · Independent student portfolio · GitHub profile ↗