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Institute of Cognitive Science

The mission of the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at CU-Boulder is toÌýunderstand 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.Ìý

Weekly Colloquia

Weekly Colloquia

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

Marie Banich in front of the INC MRI.

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.

Colloquia: Upcoming Full Schedule

See Colloquium Recordings

The 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 academic year virtual colloquia are available for viewing.

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Events

Featured Research at ICS