Department of Cognitive Science

Monday, April 15, 2024

Minding the Brain on Fake News

A new episode of the Minding the Brain podcast is out. In this month's episode Jim Davies interviews Dr. Gordon Pennycook on the psychology of fake news. Are people actually being irrational when they believe it? This episode has both audio and video... More

A new episode of the Minding the Brain podcast is out. In this month's episode Jim Davies interviews Dr. Gordon Pennycook on the psychology of fake news. Are people actually being irrational when they believe it? This episode has both audio and video versions!... More

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Kathryn Jajo-Yacoub Wins 2024 Provost Scholar Award

Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and administered by Teaching and Learning Services, the Provost Scholar Award is valued at $1,000 and is given to undergraduate... More

Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and administered by Teaching and Learning Services, the Provost Scholar Award is valued at $1,000 and is given to undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in research, community engagement, immersive learning and/or international activities. Kathryn Jajo-Yacoub is... More

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards 2023 Recipients

About the Award The Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are meant to stimulate a student's interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering. Students work closely together with... More

About the Award The Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are meant to stimulate a student's interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering. Students work closely together with eligible FASS faculty that can supervise their research. The awards are also meant to encourage students to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research... More