Friday, June 9, 2017

ICS students publish article (with Faculty) in Bilingualism Journal

Former ICS undergraduate student Leah Hoiting and current ICS Master's student Leyna Sanger just co-published a journal article in the International Journal of Bilingualism with Carleton University Faculty members Kasia Muldner (ICS), Lev Blumenfeld (SLALS/ICS) and Ida Toivonen(ICS/SLALS). The article is about how French-English bilingual... More

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Marie-Odile Junker preserves Indigenous Languages and wins a G.G. Award

Dr. Marie-Odile Junker (Linguistics and Cognitive Science) was recently presented with a Governor General's award. For the whole story follow the link below:... More

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Dr. Jim Davies speaks about predicting the future, and the biases we have about it.

Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science, was featured on American radio station WNPR, talking about how hard it is to predict the future, and the biases we have about it. Dr. Davies appears at time 21:10. You can listen to the show at:... More

Monday, March 20, 2017

Three cognitive science undergraduates have been nominated for their work as teaching assistants in the Department of Computer Science.

Congratulations to Mackenzie Oster, Jeremy Kielbiski, and Kevin Hua! The full list of nominees is available at: https://carleton.ca/tasupport/2017/celebrating-carletons-outstanding-tas-4/... More

Monday, March 20, 2017

Three cognitive science undergraduates have been nominated for their work as teaching assistants in the Department of Computer Science.

Congratulations to Mackenzie Oster, Jeremy Kielbiski, and Kevin Hua! The full list of nominees is available at: https://carleton.ca/tasupport/2017/celebrating-carletons-outstanding-tas-4/... More

Thursday, March 16, 2017

2017 ICS Spring Conference

We invite you to join us for The Institute of Cognitive Science Annual Spring Conference!  Date: April 11th, 2017 Cost: Free Refreshments will be provided. Full Schedule Talks: 12:00 am to 1:30 pm (DT 2203) Poster session: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Residence Commons – 270, 272 & 274)   For further details, please... More

Monday, March 6, 2017

Dr. Jim Davies posts blog for Nautilus Magazine about the “Benefits of Meditation in Mice”

Dr. Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, has an article on the blog for Nautilus magazine about how scientists are bringing the benefits of meditation to mice just by shining light in their eyes.... More

Monday, March 6, 2017

Colloquia: Dr. Olessia Jouravlev: Mysteries of the Bilingual Mind: Mar. 9: 1-2:30pm: DT 2203

Please join the Institute of Cognitive Science for the latest speaker in it's Colloquia series. Speaker: Olessia Jouravlev, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Title: Mysteries of the Bilingual Mind Date: Mar. 9, 2017:  1pm – 2:30pm Dunton Tower 2203 Abstract: About 60% of the world’s population is... More

Monday, February 27, 2017

Dr. Shanna Kousaie: The Impact of Bilingualism on Cognition and the Brain: Thurs. Mar. 2: 1pm: DT 2203

Date: Mar. 2, 2017:  1pm – 2:30pm Dunton Tower 2203 Speaker: Shanna Kousaie, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University Title: The Impact of Bilingualism on Cognition and the Brain Abstract: It is estimated that more than 50% of the world’s population is bilingual; however, the majority of language research has focused on... More

Monday, February 27, 2017

Dr. Shanna Kousaie: The Impact of Bilingualism on Cognition and the Brain: Thurs. Mar. 2: 1pm: DT 2203

Date: Mar. 2, 2017:  1pm – 2:30pm Dunton Tower 2203 Speaker: Shanna Kousaie, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University Title: The Impact of Bilingualism on Cognition and the Brain Abstract: It is estimated that more than 50% of the world’s population is bilingual; however, the majority of language research has focused on... More

Friday, February 17, 2017

Congratulations to Dr. Nalini Ramlakhan!

Nalini Ramlakhan successfully defended her Ph.D. dissertation on Monday, December 19th, 2016. Her title: " Emotion and morality: Determining whether empathy and other emotions are important for morality". Chancellor's Professor Emeritus Andrew Brook supervised the dissertation. The external examiner was Prof. Dan McArthur (York) and the other... More

Friday, February 10, 2017

Congratulations to Dr. Courtney Humeny!

Courtney Humeny successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis January 13. Courtney’s thesis integrated several conceptual frameworks to investigate survivors of a romantic relationship with a psychopath. Qualitative and quantitative analyses revealed that survivors of psychopaths experienced more physically harmful, versatile, and frequent forms of... More

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Colloquia: Dr. Xiaoming (Jason) Jiang: Bridging Language Use and Social Cognition: Feb. 16: 1-2:30pm: DT 2203

Date: Feb. 16, 2017:  1pm – 2:30pm Dunton Tower 2203 Speaker: Dr. Xiaoming (Jason) Jiang, Neuropragmatics and Emotion lab in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the faculty of Medicine, McGill University. Title: Bridging Language Use and Social Cognition: Cognitive Neuroscience Evidence from Pragmatic Inference, Vocal... More

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Dr. Jim Davies publishes in Nautilus Magazine about the Emotional Power of Video Games

Dr. Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, has an article on the blog for Nautilus magazine about the emotional power that video games have that other art forms don’t. http://nautil.us/blog/video-games-do-guilt-better-than-any-other-art... More

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Colloquia: Dr. Laura Batterink: Contributions to language from implicit and explicit memory: Feb. 9: 1pm-2:30pm: DT 2203

Date: Feb. 9, 2017:  1pm – 2:30pm Dunton Tower 2203 Speaker: Dr. Laura Batterink, Brain Behavior and Cognition: Department of Psychology Northwestern University Title: Contributions to language from implicit and explicit memory Abstract: A fundamental distinction in human cognition is between implicit cognitive mechanisms, which operate... More

Monday, January 23, 2017

Dr. Jim Davies publishes in Nautilus Magazine about “How considering false histories changes our moral judgments”

Dr. Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science, has an article on the blog for Nautilus magazine about why we blame people when something bad happens.... More

Friday, January 20, 2017

2 Year ICS Term Instructor Position just Posted

For more information and application form please see here. Applications are due March. 15, 2017.... More

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Cog. Sci. Dr. Mark MacLeod named a Favourite Faculty Member

The Department of Housing and Residence Life Services would like to congratulate Mark MacLeod on being selected as a “2016 Favourite Faculty Member” by students in our residence community. Carleton residence students were asked to submit a nomination form for their overall favourite faculty member and Mark MacLeod's name was among... More

Friday, December 16, 2016

Andrew Brook Cognitive Science Scholarship Fund News

Almost $7,000 raised for the Andrew Brook Cognitive Science Scholarship Fund! We did it!  A total of $6,855.00 was raised in support of graduate students in Cognitive Science. We exceeded our goal of $5,000.  Thanks to everyone who participated — and keep this project in mind for future contributions.... More

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dr. Jim Davies’ blog about how testosterone makes men more generous

Jim Davies, of Carleton’s Institute of Cognitive Science, published a blog post for Nautilus Magazine about how testosterone can make men more generous.... More

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dr. Jim Davies talks about consciousness and AI on Radio Canada

Dr. Jim Davies, of Carleton University's Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, appears on the Radio Canada International, talking about consciousness and AI.... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Professor Kumiko Murasugi to partake on a tour of the United Kingdom

School of Linguistics and Language Studies/Institute of Cognitive Science Prof to Research Inuktut Writing on UK Tour (Which includes tea with Prince Charles) - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences As a Member of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Atausiq Inuktut Titirausiq Task Group, SLaLS and Cognitive Science Professor Kumiko Murasugi to Visit UK. For... More

Friday, December 2, 2016

Dr. Jim Davies speaking about artificial intelligence and consciousness

Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, appeared on the radio program “Ottawa Morning” about artificial intelligence and consciousness (8 minutes). Interview by Robyn Bresnahan. https://soundcloud.com/scjimmyd/2016-jim-davies-ai-and-consciousness-ottawa-morning-with-robyn-bresnahan... More

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Cognitive Science: Mind Assistant Professor Position: Application extended to Dec. 8, 2016

Application form  ... More

Thursday, November 24, 2016

On November 29th, check out FutureFunder and Donate to the Andrew Brook Cognitive Science Graduate Fund!

Tuesday, November 29 is #GivingTuesdayCA – a 24-hour movement dedicated to the spirit of collaboration and compassion around the world, within Canada, and right here at Carleton. For the fourth consecutive year, the Carleton community is coming together in support of innovative student projects, inspiring research initiatives and real-world... More

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Jim Davies discusses Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness on the John Batchelor Show

Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, appeared on the radio program “The John Batchelor Show” to discuss Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness (21 minutes).... More

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Jim Davies discusses: What is Learning?: Colloquium: Dec. 1: 12pm -1pm

Date: December 1, 2016 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Dunton Tower 2203 Speaker: Dr. Jim Davies, Carleton University Title: Learning: A definition for Cognitive Science Abstract: What is learning? In this talk Jim Davies will describe different varieties of learning at different levels of analysis and suggest a definition of learning, informed by cognitive... More

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Information Session: Cognitive Science Graduate Programs: Nov 23: 1-2:30pm: DT 2203

If you are interested in graduate school in Cognitive Science at Carleton, the Institute of Cognitive Science will be holding an information meeting 1:00-2:30 pm on Wednesday November 23 in DT 2203.   We will start with a brief 15-20 minute overview of the ICS graduate programs, with plenty of time afterwards for questions.... More

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Information Session: Cognitive Science Graduate Programs: Nov 23: 1-2:30pm: DT 2203

If you are interested in graduate school in Cognitive Science at Carleton, the Institute of Cognitive Science will be holding an information meeting 1:00-2:30 pm on Wednesday November 23 in DT 2203.   We will start with a brief 15-20 minute overview of the ICS graduate programs, with plenty of time afterwards for questions.... More

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Dr. Jim Davies publishes in Nautilus about unconscious emotions

Dr. Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, published an article on the Nautilus blog about how we can sometimes have emotions we can’t feel.  ... More

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Dr. Jim Davies publishes in Nautilus about unconscious emotions

Dr. Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, published an article on the Nautilus blog about how we can sometimes have emotions we can’t feel.  ... More

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

“Program good ethics into artificial intelligence” – Dr. Jim Davies’ article in the Nature Journal

Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, published an opinion piece in Nature about how consciousness is a red herring when we concern ourselves with dangerous artificial intelligence.... More

Friday, October 14, 2016

Dr. Jim Davies speaks about ethical consideration for robots on “Ontario Today” CBC Radio One

Dr. Jim Davies, of Carleton University's Institute of Cognitive Science and School of Computer Science, appeared on CBC Radio One's "Ontario Today".  He was interviewed by Rita Celli about whether robots will ever be able to suffer, and whether we will need to treat them with ethical consideration. This was discussed in the context... More

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Dr. Jim Davies appears on CTV National News discussing Imagination and Sports

Dr. Jim Davies was on CTV National News, talking about how imagination can help athletes train in sports.       ... More

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Nautilus article: Using your Imagination to get better at sports

Olympics and sports fans might be interested in this new article by Jim Davies, of Carleton University's Institute of Cognitive Science, about how you can get better at sports--and even build muscle strength, simply by using your imagination.... More