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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.

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Cognitive Science

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

Weekly Colloquia
Weekly Colloquia

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

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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

Upcoming Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee Events

Sept. 8, 2023

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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.

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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 .

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

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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.

Read more about 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

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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

ICS Colloquium: Dr. Torin Clark Recording Now Available!

Sept. 28, 2023

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ICS Colloquium: Dr. Dora Demszky Recording Now Available

Sept. 21, 2023

Colloquium recording starts at 11:37.

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ICS Colloquium: Fall 2023 Kick-Off Recording Now Available

Sept. 21, 2023

Colloquium recording starts at 26:26.

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Cinnamon Bidwell, Co-Director of CUChange, Interviewed on the Potential Development of a Reliable Cannabis Breathalyzer

Sept. 12, 2023

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Professor Martha Palmer recognized for lifetime of contributions to computational linguistics

Aug. 16, 2023

Professor of computer science and linguistics and Institute of Cognitive Science Faculty Fellow Martha Palmer was presented with the Association for Computational Linguistics' (ACL) 2023 Lifetime Achievement award for her contributions to the field over the past 50 years.

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Natural language processing conference explores use of AI for student-centered instruction

July 8, 2023

Jennifer Jacobs and Jeff Bush are quoted in an article from Stanford, covering the Natural Language Processing Conference.

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ICS Colloquium: Dr. Eliana Colunga Recording Now Available

May 2, 2023

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Institute of Cognitive Science

ICS's current main location is in East campus, by appointment only (ICSPrograms@colorado.edu) at:
1777 Exposition Drive
Boulder, CO 80309

Mail to: 344 UCB
Boulder, CO  80309-0344

 

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