Interdisciplinary Cognitive Science Program

Cognitive science is the study of the mind 鈥 thought, learning and mental organization 鈥 through the integrated use of methods and concepts from various disciplines, including psychology, philosophy, computer science, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, mathematics, linguistics, biology and anthropology.


PHIL 2010 / INCG 2010 posterCourse just added to Fall 26 schedule!

PHIL 2010 / INCG 2010 | Introduction to Cognitive Science (3 cr.)
Dr. Peter Burgess | TTh 5pm-6:15pm
MCC Disco tier: NSM course, COG theme
鈬 Enrolling now! 鈬
Click image to enlarge or download poster.


 

News and Events

Congratulations to Dr. Abram Capone, coordinator of the Cognitive Science program, who was awarded the Class of 2026 Faculty Awards by students in the 探花视频 Honors Program.

Spring 26 Honors Graduation

Dr. Capone with Dr. Michael Olson, co-winner of the Class of 2026 Faculty Award, at the 2026 Honors graduation.


 

Head over to 探花视频 Today to read a on Dr. Michael Zimmer and the timely and important work he leads at the Center for Data Ethics.


 

Capone and OakeyDr. Abram Capone shares a laugh with Aidan Oakey (A&S '26) during the Fall 2025 Joint Philosophy and Cognitive Science Open House.

Student Spotlight

Dr. Abram Capone congratulates 2026 graduates and prize winners!
26 graduation picture
On left, Maribeth Stephenson (A&S '26), winner of the Ulric Neisser Award; on right: Ashley Dirkmaat (A&S '26), winner of the Mary Ainsworth Award.
Dr Capone gives Tania Mishra the Turing Award
Tania Mishra (A&S '26), winner of Alan Turing Award 

INCG major Chavez researchLoriann Chavez (A&S '27) presents results from her research on undergraduate perceptions of the grading system at 探花视频. She has been awarded an Honors Summer Research Fellowship in Summer 2026 to continue this work. Congratulations, Loriann! 



 

   ready to declare a major in cognitive science?