Institute of Cognitive Science

The mission of the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at CU-Boulder is to understand and enhance human cognition, learning, and development through the creation of interdisciplinary partnerships. ICS fosters rich scientific interchange across researchers from a broad range of disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Education.

Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary study of the mind, brain and intelligence, in both humans and machines.

Weekly Colloquia

Our colloquium series features local scholars, distinguished visitors, and panel discussions such as our popular "Converging on Cognition" sessions.

Intermountain Neuroimaging Consortium (INC)

The Institute of Cognitive Science hosts a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging research facility. Under the leadership of Professor Marie Banich, INC brings together neuroscientists from across the Rocky Mountain region who study complex psychological processes such as addiction, pain, emotion, attention, sleep, learning and memory.

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Free Medical Cannabis Online Course for the Public and CU Students/Faculty/Staff Available Now

Jan. 13, 2020

Register now to find out what evidence exists to back up the claims of the beneficial use of cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids on the market. Learn about the evidence and risks and potential benefits of medical cannabis use. CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff can take the full course for free. Others can earn completion certificates by paying for a Coursera subscription ($49 per month).

Save the Date: 2020 Brain Awareness Week March 12 - 19

Dec. 6, 2019

Plans are under way for the 2020 Brain Awareness Week activities. From talks about understanding the teen brain, gut health & immunity in mature populations, to an action packed Community Brain Expo day, March 12th to the 19th event planning is well underway. Mark your calendars!

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ICS Colloquia Series 2019-20

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Featured Research at ICS

Iskra Fileva, ICS Fellow's Op-Ed Featured in the New York Times

Jan. 28, 2020

In a provacative and powerful look at death, complexities of the person who died, and society's treatment of the death, assistant professor of Philosophy and ICS Fellow Iskra Fileva published an article titled 'What Do We Owe the Dead? The dust-up over a Washington Post reporter's tweets about Kobe Bryant...

inquiryHub Partners with Kendall Hunt to Provide Teacher Resources

Jan. 28, 2020

Kendall Hunt is a large publishing house providing a wide range of educational products and services. inquiryHub , a program at ICS, in collaboration with Kendall Hunt, will provide teacher-support materials that will companion the inquiryHub Biology course for high school . This is an exciting development for the deeply...

Kent Hutchison, ICS Fellow Interviewed in 5280 Magazine's Feature Article on "What Scientists Really Know About Marijuana's Health Benefits."

Jan. 13, 2020

Cinnamon Bidwell, ICS Faculty Talks About CBD and Anxiety, in Outside Magazine

Jan. 2, 2020

Outside Magazine explores whether Ketamine and CBD help to mitigate stress.

Peter Foltz, ICS Research Faculty's Paper on an App to Assess Mental Health Status Receiving Wide Media Coverage

Jan. 1, 2020

Since CU Strategic Relations released a press release in November of 2019, Peter's work has received significant international, national, regional, and local media coverage.

Peter Foltz, ICS Faculty Featured in Extensive Interview on CPR's Colorado Matters

Dec. 11, 2019

Colorado Public Radio featured a thorough exploration of Peter's recent publication on the potential uses of Artificial Intelligence and its possible application in psychotherapy.

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