Thursday, February 25, 2021

Convocation Story: Like Father Like Son

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Insight from Professor Jim Davies

A great pop song is compelling. But what's happening inside our brain that makes it so enjoyable? Professor Jim Davies from Carleton's Department of Cognitive Science discusses findings from his book Riveted about systems in our brain and how they respond to art, religion, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBaGM1Dbt4I&feature=youtu.be... More

Friday, February 5, 2021

Cog. Sci. Colloquium: From false memories to counterfactual thinking and back

Date: Feb 10, 2021 @ 3:00pm-04:30pm Title: From false memories to counterfactual thinking and back Location: online Speaker:  Felipe De Brigard - Duke University Abstract: False memories, or the psychological experience of remembering something that did not happen or that did not happen quite as you seem to remember it, is a common event.... More

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

New book by Jim Davies released today

Jim Davies (cognitive science) has published a new book, released today. Being the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are, the Science of a Better You, is all about the science of improving your productivity, happiness, and morality. It’s available at bookstores and through online sellers.  http://www.jimdavies.org/science-of-better/buy.html... More

Friday, January 29, 2021

Oxford University Spotlight: Dr. Rebecca Merkley

 Oxford University’s Experimental Psychology Department Spotlights 100 Women Graduates, including Cognitive Science’s Dr. Rebecca Merkley This year (2020) marks 100 years since women were first awarded degrees at Oxford in 1920.  Our Centenary Project is part of a wider University of Oxford initiative to celebrate the many ways in... More

Friday, January 22, 2021

Cog. Sci. Colloquium:How computational modeling can force theory building in psychological science

Date: Jan 27, 2021 @ 3:00pm-04:30pm Title: How computational modeling can force theory building in psychological science Location: Online Speaker: Olivia Guest Abstract: Psychology endeavors to develop theories of human capacities and behaviors based on a variety of methodologies and dependent measures. We argue that one of the most divisive... More

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Program Spotlight on Cognitive Science

Please follow this link to the Program Spotlight video for Cog Sci. https://youtu.be/gRJOkc4E3DE... More

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Cog. Sci. Colloquium: What comparative psychology can learn from developmental psychology: The case for premising consciousness

Date: Jan 20, 2021 03:00pm - 4:30pm Speaker: Kristin Andrews - York University Title: What comparative psychology can learn from developmental psychology: The case for premising consciousness Location: online Abstract: Comparative psychology and developmental psychology both can be traced back to the work of Darwin. While developmental psychology... More

Friday, December 4, 2020

Andrew Brook Distinguished Lecture series “The ad hoc construction of linguistic meaning”

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Andrew Brook Distinguished Lecture series will be delivered by Dr. Daniel Casasanto from Cornell University. Date: Dec 9, 2020 03:00pm -4:30pm Location: online Join Zoom Meeting https://carleton-ca.zoom.us/j/96022456264 Meeting ID: 960 2245 6264 Passcode: 877883 Title: The ad hoc construction of... More

Friday, November 20, 2020

Cog. Sci. Colloquium: Transitioning from academia to the “outside” world: tips & tricks

Date: Nov 25, 2020 04:00pm - 5:30pm Location: online Title: Transitioning from academia to the “outside” world: tips & tricks Speaker: Roxana-Maria Barbu Abstract: We live in confusing times. Personal interaction and networking are hard for some of us as it is, and even harder virtually. We also live in an age where students pursuing... More

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Carleton Cognitive Science Association is hosting a virtual Prof Panel

The Carleton Cognitive Science Association is hosting a virtual Prof Panel on Wednesday, November 25th from 3:00-4:30 pm. This event gives the opportunity for current Cognitive Science students to interact with many faculty members in the Department. A large portion of the event will be allocated to A Q&A session, so this is a... More

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Cog. Sci.Colloquium : Searching for the visual number form area: An adventure in open science

Date: Nov 18, 2020 03:00pm -4:30pm Location: online Title: Searching for the visual number form area: An adventure in open science Speaker: Rebecca Merkley Abstract: The triple-code model of number representation proposed that there are three distinct brain regions for three different numerical representations: verbal words, visual digits and... More

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Cog. Sci. Colloquium “The Essence of Psychological Essentialism.”

Date: November 11, 2020 03:00pm -4:30pm Location: online Title: The Essence of Psychological Essentialism Speaker: Joshua Knobe Abstract: People appear to understand the social world in terms of essences. This notion plays a key role in the way that people ordinarily think about social categories (gender categories, religious categories, etc.)... More

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Jim Davies on how people behave in times of upheaval

CBC’s Fresh Air interviews Jim Davies about how people behave in times of upheaval. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-193-fresh-air/clip/15800193-cognitive-scientist-author-artist-jim-davies-times-upheaval... More

Monday, October 19, 2020

Cog. Sci. Colloquium : How Regret Works

Date: October 21, 2020 03:00pm -4:30pm Location: online Title: How Regret Works Speaker: Keith Markman Abstract: Regret is a counterfactual emotion – elicited by an upward counterfactual comparison between one’s present state of reality and an imagined better state of reality – that is differentiated from other comparison-based emotions such... More

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Colloquium :Modifiable Factors Affecting Neural Decline in Aging: The roles of context and experience

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Sunday, October 4, 2020

Inclusion Week 2020 Events

The Department of Cognitive Science's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee would like to bring your attention to the events being organized by Carleton’s Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities for Inclusion Week 2020, including the Neuroscience of Inclusion Panel: https://carleton.ca/equity/events/  ... More

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Cog. Sci. Colloquium : The Predicament of Quantity”: Analog Magnitudes and the Emergence of Number

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Cog. Sci. Colloquium – Fall 2020 – Sept 23

Date: Sept 23, 2020 03:00pm -4:30pm Location: online Title: The “A Day in the Life” project: A preliminary report Speaker: Garrison W. Cottrell - CSE Department – UCSD- La Jolla, CA Abstract:  The goal of this research project is to create a model of the human visual system with anatomical and experiential constraints. The... More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Congratulations Professor Jim Davies on his 2020 Carleton Teaching Award

The entire Department of Cognitive Science (Faculty, Staff and Students) wishes to congratulate Professor Jim Davies on his 2020 Carleton University Teaching Award. Jim receives his Excellence in Blended and Online Teaching Award for his exceptional impact on student learning in blended and online environments. See more about Carleton teaching... More

Monday, September 7, 2020

DCS Colloquium – Modeling uncertainty in animal welfare and ethics

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

How to Balance Staying Informed and Your Mental Health

Jim Davies, of Carleton’s department of cognitive science, is interviewed about how consuming news can be bad for your happiness. https://www.talkspace.com/blog/coronavirus-mental-health-staying-informed-balance/... More

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Cognitive Science boasts 8 medal winners at 2020 Convocation

Cognitive Science is proud to announce the following 8 medal winners at this Spring's 2020 University Convocation. They include:   University Medal in Cognitive Science (Highest Standing) Catherine Black: Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours with a Concentration in Biological Foundations of Cognition Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic... More

Monday, June 22, 2020

Computer requirements for CGSC 1005 and 3601

All students taking CGSC 1005 and CGSC 3601 are required to either own or have daily access to a computer (either Mac or PC; desktop or laptop) that they can both work on and install software on - this software includes but is not limited to the programming language Python. Netbooks, Chromebooks, and Smartphones are not... More

Friday, June 5, 2020

ICS TA Awards Announced!

Congratulations and much appreciation to this year’s TA award recipients Heather Douglas and Jessica Rocheleau, as nominated by faculty members and students. Teaching Assistants play an important role in our classes and the very positive attitude and teaching skills of these individuals have considerable impact on enhancing the reputation of... More

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

New Instructor I position available (Artificial Intelligence): term position

A new Cognitive Science Artificial Intelligence Instructor I position is now available to apply for. Details can be found here. Complete applications will be considered starting June 5 and continue until the position is... More

Monday, May 4, 2020

New Fall/Winter 2020/21 Contract Instructor Positions available

Four (4) new Fall/Winter 2020/21 Cognitive Science Contract Instructor Positions are now available to apply for. Note: The University may require that all or part of these courses be delivered remotely, including online. Job Descriptions and applications can be found here. Please submit your completed applications (only 1 application needed if you... More

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Jim Davies on community resilience during the pandemic

Jim Davies writes in Nautilus magazine about how people help each other in emergencies, and the brighter side of human behavior during the pandemic. http://nautil.us/issue/84/outbreak/we-arent-selfish-after-all... More

Monday, April 27, 2020

2 Cog Sci students each awarded an I-CUREUS Internship

Two separate students from Cognitive Science have each been awarded an I-CUREUS Internship. Funds are awarded from the Discovery Centre and Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) to students engaging in undergraduate research with a supporting faculty member. Everyone at the Institute of Cognitive Science wishes to... More

Monday, April 13, 2020

Jim Davies talks about the science of imagination on The Agenda

Jim Davies was the last live interview before the COVID-19 shutdown. See him talk about his latest book, Imagination, on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Aired April 8, 2020.  https://youtu.be/BP8Ex8oDm7Q... More

Monday, March 23, 2020

Jim Davies on how not to touch your face during Covid – 19

Jim Davies, of Carleton’s Institute of Cognitive Science, appears on the radio show “The Goods” with Dahlia Kurtz, on CFRA 580am. This March 22, 2020 episode is about how you can use mindfulness to stop touching your face during the COVID-19 crisis.... More

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Important Notice

Important Notice:   Following the advice of Ottawa Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Carleton University has closed all non-essential services. During this time, the Institute of Cognitive Science will be operating online, and staff will be working remotely.... More

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Cancelled: ICS Colloquium: Searching for the visual number form area: A registered replication study

The following item is now cancelled to due the precautions concerning the COVID-19 spread:   Date: March 18, 2020 03:00pm -4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Title: Searching for the visual number form area: A registered replication study Speaker: Rebecca Merkley Abstract: The triple-code model of number representation proposed that... More

Monday, March 2, 2020

Jim Davies on Rogers TV about imagination affecting your happiness

Jim Davies will appear on Rogers TV as the voice of science on a panel about imagination and happiness March 4, 2020 at 8pm Eastern Standard Time. It is available on television (Rogers Cable channel 22) and streaming on Facebook live (at  https://www.facebook.com/RTVOttawa/ ).  The audience will have a chance to call in and... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

ICS Colloquium:When does scaffolding provide too much assistance? A code tracing tutor investigation

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