Help Shape the Future of the Cognitive Science Society
The Cognitive Science Society is built by its members—for its members. Whether you’re an established researcher, an early-career scholar, or a student just entering the field, there are many ways to contribute. Your ideas, energy, and leadership can help us grow stronger, more inclusive, and more impactful.
Charles Kemp (President)
Arielle Borovsky (President Elect)
Roger Levy (Past President)
Sudeep Bhatia
Stella Christie
Jennifer Culbertson
Virginia de Sa
Morten Christiansen
Tom Griffiths
Janet Hsiao
Ken McRae
Tilbe Göksun
Salih Ozdemir
Penny Pexman
Jonathan Phillips
Ercenur Ünal
Join a Committee or Working Group
Our committees drive important initiatives and programs. Consider lending your time and expertise to one of these groups:
Higher Education
Chair: Anna Papafragou
Key initiative: Higher Education Webinar Series
Outreach
Chair: Tilbe Göksun
Key initiatives: Broadening Participation in Cognitive Science, CogSci Mind Challenge
Partnerships
Chair: Charles Kemp
Sponsorship
Chair: Tom Griffiths
Finance
Chair: Brett Martensen
Conference
Chair: Jenny Culbertson
Industry
Chair: Tom Griffiths
Mentorship
Chair: Anna Papafragou
Diversity and Inclusion
Chair: Cleotilde Gonzalez
Key initiative: Conference Awards
Student Advisory Commitee
Chair: Tiwa Eisape, Salih Ozdemir
Launching Fall 2025 – a new committee for students to represent their peers in proposing and driving new initiatives and to develop their leadership skills.
Organize a Future CogSci Conference
Interested in shaping the scientific direction of our flagship event? Consider applying to co-chair an upcoming CogSci conference.
We are currently seeking proposals for:
CogSci 2027 (Bilbao, Spain)
CogSci 2028
CogSci 2029
Co-chairs focus on the scientific program; logistical coordination is handled by professional staff. Learn more at https://cognitivesciencesociety.org/future-conference-organizers/
