A new cognitive science major within Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences was approved earlier this year. Now, the major, coordinated by director Prof. Shaun Nichols, cognitive science, and program ...

Our M.A. is a flexible program of study that provides training in linguistics and/or cognitive science. Students may propose a customized program of advanced study that combines elements from either ...

STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years ...

"Cognitive science called to me because it took every academic interest and showed me a real-life application," said one UB student. "It's a means of not just studying people, but making a difference ...

Modern classrooms are filled with the language of cognitive science. We talk about student engagement, working memory, attention, mindset, and cognitive load as if we can observe these things directly ...

Robin Andreasen, Ph.D., is a professor of linguistics and cognitive science and of philosophy at the University of Delaware. She earned her Ph.D. in philosophy and specializes in philosophy of science ...

Just as pathogens can infect bodies, spread to other bodies and make us sick, bad ideas can infect our minds, spread to other minds and disrupt our thinking. Minds can fall prey to infectious and ...

The human brain is constantly adapting. Every skill learned and every habit formed reshapes neural pathways, strengthening connections and improving efficiency. This process, known as neuroplasticity, ...

It’s a crazy world out there, but scientist Maya Shankar says this shift in mindset can help you deal with constant change.