Interdisciplinary Cognitive Science Program
Cognitive science is the study of the mind – thought, learning and mental organization – through the integrated use of methods and concepts from various disciplines, including psychology, philosophy, computer science, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, mathematics, linguistics, biology and anthropology.

Course just added to Fall 26 schedule!
PHIL 2010 / INCG 2010 | Introduction to Cognitive Science (3 cr.)
Dr. Peter Burgess | TTh 5pm-6:15pm
MCC Disco tier: NSM course, COG theme
⇒ Enrolling now! ⇐
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Faculty News | Events
Congratulations to Dr. Abram Capone, coordinator of the Cognitive Science program, who was awarded the Class of 2026 Faculty Awards by students in the Marquette University Honors Program.
Head over to Marquette Today to read a profile on Dr. Michael Zimmer and the timely and important work he leads at the Center for Data Ethics.
Dr. Abram Capone shares a laugh with Aidan Oakey (A&S '26) during the Fall 2025 Joint Philosophy and Cognitive Science Open House.
Student Spotlight
Dr. Abram Capone with 2026 graduates and prize winners:

Left: Maribeth Stephenson (A&S '26), winner of the Ulric Neisser Award for excellence in empirical research and/or lab work
Right: Ashley Dirkmaat (A&S '26), winner of the Mary Ainsworth Award for excellence in academic achievement in theoretical cognitive sciences

Tania Mishra (A&S '26), winner of Alan Turing Award for excellence in academic achievement in applied cognitive sciences
ready to declare a major in cognitive science?