Northwestern University offers a graduate specialization and an undergraduate major in Cognitive Science with particular strengths in higher-order cognition, language, and learning. We offer breadth and depth of representation in cognitive science through the participation of over one hundred associated faculty from Psychology, Computer Science, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Learning Sciences, Music, Communication Studies, Management and Organizations, Anthropology, and Philosophy.
Upcoming Events for Cognitive Science Program
March 2026
Mar
13
2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Kellogg Global Hub, 4302, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
April 2026
Apr
10
2026
Cognitive Science Fridays | Mind & Machine Collaboration : Yi Chun Hung
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Kellogg Global Hub, 4302, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
May 2026
May
5
2026
Dr. Jessica Grahn : Cognitive Science Speaker Series
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Swift Hall, 107, 2029 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
May
8
2026
Cognitive Science Fridays | Mind & Machine Collaboration : Yuan Yang "YY"…
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Kellogg Global Hub, 4302, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
June 2026
Jun
5
2026
Cognitive Science Fridays | Mind & Machine Collaboration : Xudong Tang
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Kellogg Global Hub, 4302, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208