Higher Education Webinar Series
The Cognitive Science Society is excited to introduce a new initiative led by the Higher Education Committee: the “Cognitive Science: Perspectives for Higher Education” webinar series.
To kick off this initiative, the committee is hosting two webinars in Spring/Summer 2025, which will be recorded and made available on our website. These events are designed to spark discussion, share experiences, and provide practical guidance for Cognitive Science educators, administrators and students interested in shaping the future of Cognitive Science in higher education.
Registration is free but requested.
Roundtable 1:
Challenges and Opportunities for Cognitive Science in Higher Education
Join a dynamic discussion on the evolving landscape of Cognitive Science education, from the challenges of interdisciplinary program management to the opportunities for innovative teaching and research
Date/time: Wednesday May 7, 2025 at noon EST (60 min)
Speakers:
Matt Goldrick, Northwestern University
Hannah Rohde, University of Edinburgh
Tania Lombrozo, Princeton University
Asli Özyürek, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
Moderator: Anna Papafragou, University of Pennsylvania
Roundtable 2:
Setting Up a Cognitive Science Program, Institute, or Center
Thinking of starting a Cognitive Science program or center? This roundtable features experts who have successfully led programs, sharing strategies and lessons learned.
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST (60 minutes)
Speakers:
Joe Kable, University of Pennsylvania
Laura Getz, University of San Diego
Jacob Beck, York University
David Noelle, UC Merced
Moderator: Jenny Culbertson, University of Edinburgh
Code of Conduct for Online Events
We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging online environment for all participants. By joining this event, you agree to the following guidelines:
- Be Respectful – Treat all participants with professionalism and courtesy. Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
- Engage Thoughtfully – Contribute constructively to discussions and Q&A sessions. Debate ideas, not individuals.
- Use Appropriate Content – Avoid offensive, disruptive, or unrelated content in chat, presentations, or shared materials.
- Respect Privacy – Do not share private conversations, personal information, or any content without consent.
- Follow Moderator Instructions – Adhere to event moderators’ guidelines and technical instructions to ensure a smooth experience for all.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the event. Thank you for helping create a welcoming and productive space for all.
Join the listserv!
If you have an administrative role in a cognitive science department, program, or any other academic training unit,
please join the Cognitive Science Program Administrators listserv!
Visit https://cognitivesciencesociety.simplelists.com/ and select cognitivescienceprograms from the dropdown menu to subscribe.
About the Committee
The Higher Education committee aims to become the central hub for fostering and supporting Cognitive Science training programs at all levels of higher education internationally.
The Committee will:
- Collect and share information: We aim to compile and maintain comprehensive resources on undergraduate and graduate Cognitive Science training programs worldwide.
- Provide a collaborative forum: Faculty, interested students, administrators, and leaders of Cognitive Science programs, centers, and institutes will have a space to exchange ideas, resources, and expertise. This builds on existing resources such as the list of Cognitive Science programs and administrators maintained by CSS.
- Support new program development: By sharing information and best practices, we aim to encourage and assist in establishing new Cognitive Science programs globally.
Committee members:
Jennifer Culbertson, University of Edinburgh
Matt Goldrick, Northwestern University
Joe Kable, University of Pennsylvania
Anna Papafragou (Committee Chair), University of Pennsylvania
Joe Toscano, Villanova University
