Our Program
The Cognitive Science Program at Northwestern offers an undergraduate major and minor. Explore requirements, course descriptions and opportunities to advance research surrounding human thought and behavior.
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Advanced Fellowships
The Northwestern Cognitive Science Program offers fellowship support for graduate students engaged in interdisciplinary research in cognitive science. These three-quarter fellowships are awarded competitively, based on the quality of research proposed, on the candidate's qualifications, and on the interdisciplinarity of the research. Click below to learn more details about their advanced research.
Speaker Series
We have an exciting and diverse series of talks with leading cognitive scientists from discussing their research for a wide audience. All of our talks are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to stay for a reception and informal discussion after each talk.
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Events
Feb
10
2023
Cognitive Science in Context: How is Cog Sci shaped by, and in tu...
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Online
The Cognitive Science Program welcomes the following speakers for our online event: Richard Prather, University of Maryland: "Critical ...
Feb
17
2023
Cognitive Science in Context: Panel Discussion
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
Join the Cognitive Science Program's Panel Discussion related to the Feb 10th event "How is Cog Sci shaped by, and in turn influences, ...
Feb
21
2023
Dialogue on Cognition and the Arts
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Online
The Cognitive Science Department welcomes the following speakers:: Mervyn Millar, Significant Object Dr. Emily Cross, Macquarie Univers...