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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Inclusivity Events Available to All at CU Boulder

Oct. 21, 2020

From an anti-racism Coursera offering to weekly talks, workshops, and trainings, find out about what is available at CU Boulder about diversity, equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and community building.

ICS Kick Off Meeting Recording Now Available

Sept. 2, 2020

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ICS COVID-19 Announcements

[10-15-2020] Campus-wide COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Featured Research at ICS

Cinnamon Bidwell, ICS Faculty Addresses Marijuana Use and Impairment, Related to Ballot Questions in South Dakota

Oct. 15, 2020

As voters in South Dakota prepare to vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana use, Cinnamon provided data derived information on the effects of cannabis use.

Marie Banich, ICS Faculty and the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study Featured in President's October Newsletter

Oct. 15, 2020

President Kennedy featured the CU Boulder site for the national ABCD study in the October 'Numbers Speaks Volumes: CU's Research is Benefiting the World'.

June Gruber, ICS Fellow Provided Expertise on COVID-19's Impact on Mental Health

Oct. 10, 2020

June and a panel addressed how virtual learning affects kids, the effects of the pandemic specifically on youth dealing with illness, how compulsive consumption of news may affect mental health..

Chelsea Chandler, ICS Graduate Student, Receives a Graduate Fellowship.

Oct. 4, 2020

Congratulations Chelsea for receiving the Nelson A. Prager Family and James H. Martin Endowed Graduate Fellowship 2020, in recognition of your outstanding research in the area of Natural Language Processing.

Melanie Peffer, ICS Research Associate Highlighted by President Kennedy and Provost's Office and CU on the Air

Oct. 3, 2020

Congratulations Melanie for the featured specialization Coursera course, and the highlighted mention in October's President's Newsletter for the Biology Everywhere CU On Air podcast.

June Gruber, ICS Fellow to Give Keynote at CU Boulder Health & Wellness Summit

Oct. 2, 2020

June will present a session on "The Science of Happiness and Student Well-being During the Coronavirus Pandemic" at the virtual Summit. Registration is needed to attend the Summit.

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ICS Colloquia Series: 2020-2021 Schedule

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