Research

Undergraduate research is one of the most important steps students can take if they are interested in gaining hands-on experience in any of the various subfields of cognitive science. Research opportunities allow students to establish a strong working relationship with a faculty member in their domain of interest. In addition, these experiences teach students how to search scholarly literature, pose novel research questions, design cutting-edge research projects, collect data, and analyze results to advance our understanding of mental processes. 

Opportunities to Publish and Present Your Work

Students have opportunities to communicate their findings by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and by presenting at the School of Arts & Sciences' annual Student Research Symposium and at national and international conferences.

Student Research Opportunities

Students are encouraged to explore the research interests of the cognitive science faculty. Contact faculty members whose research appeals to you to find out more about what research opportunities might be available. Students may also wish to explore the webpages of departments and programs that are affiliated with the cognitive science program for more information:

• Department of Biology
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Philosophy
• Department of Psychology
• Data Science & Statistics Program
• Linguistics Program