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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ICS Colloquia Series: 2022-2023 Schedule

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See Colloquia Recordings

The 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic year virtual colloquia are available for viewing.

Events & Announcements

Applications for Fall 2022 ICS Student Research & Travel Awards now open through October 12, 2022!

Sept. 22, 2022

ICS Program Students are invited to apply for the Fall 2022 cycle of the ICS Student Research & Travel Awards. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 12 at 5pm. You must be a currently enrolled ICS Program Student in order to apply.

Applications for Summer 2022 ICS Student Research & Travel Awards now open through July 15, 2022!

June 30, 2022

ICS Program Students are invited to apply for the Summer 2022 cycle of the ICS Student Research & Travel Awards. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 15 at 5pm. You must be a currently enrolled ICS Program Student in order to apply.

BIPOC Affinity and Equity Ally Monthly Meetups

June 29, 2022

Join colleagues building communities of learning at First Friday meetups.

Research Poster Session and iSAT Lab Demo, Wednesday, April 6, 2022

April 5, 2022

Join us at CINC, room 184G, on Wednesday, April 6th from 4:15-5:15pm to check out student research posters highlighting fNIRS (and other neuro-inspired) research from the fNIRS workshop, as well as a demo of the lab activities in the Institute on Student AI Teaming (iSAT). All are welcome!

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Events

UPCOMING EVENTS: IDEC Meetings and Community Building Gatherings, BIPOC Affinity and Equity Ally Meetups

Featured Research at ICS

Philip Fernbach, ICS Fellow, Featured in Video on the TheHill.com Discussing His Research on What We Actually Know Versus What We Believe We Know about Controversial Science Topics

Oct. 3, 2022

Peter Foltz, ICS Research Professor, discusses development of AI tools to screen for dementia in Q&A with CU Anschutz Medical Campus News

Oct. 3, 2022

Robert McDonald, ICS Fellow, Testifies before New York City Council Regarding Innovative Online Education Programs at CU Boulder

Sept. 26, 2022

CU Boulder Today article highlights contributions of Robert McDonald, Dean of University Libraries and Senior Vice Provost for Online Education, to the discussion of new models of online education and degree certification during his testimony before the New York City Council Committee on Higher Education.