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 Colloquium Series: 2022-2023 Schedule

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The 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic year virtual colloquia are available for viewing.

Events & Announcements

ICS Fellow June Gruber Will Be a Featured Speaker at CU Alumni Organization’s Discussion on Transforming Treatment for Mental Health

Jan. 9, 2023

Join June Gruber, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and ICS Fellow, for a discussion of new ways to diagnose and treat mental illness on February 8th from 6pm-8:30pm at the Chancellor’s Hall and Auditorium. Registration is required; event is free.

Free screening of This Is (NOT) Who We Are at Muenzinger Auditorium during CU Culture Crawl on October 19, 2022

Oct. 5, 2022

This is (Not) Who We Are will have a free screening during the CU Boulder Culture Crawl on October 19 at 7pm at Muenzinger Auditorium. This important documentary film highlights the disparity between Boulder’s progressive self-image versus the lived experience of its Black residents. In person Q&A with the directors follows the film screening. Any questions? Please email the ICS IDEC group at ICS_IDEC@colorado.edu .

Sidney D’Mello, ICS Faculty, Will Present Ted-Style Talk with Other CU Boulder Research & Innovation Fellows on October 19, 2022 at the Dairy Arts Center

Oct. 4, 2022

Sidney D’Mello, ICS and Computer Science, will present at CU Boulder RIO’s Research and Innovation Week Ted-Style Talks on October 19th from 6pm-7:30pm at the Dairy Arts Center. This year’s theme is Innovation for the Future of Humanity. Registration required. Click here to register and find out more information.

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.

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