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Cognitive Science Society
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Promoting Cognitive Science as a discipline and fostering scientific interchange among researchers in various areas.

🌐 https://cognitivesciencesociety.org
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⏰ Reminder

Nominations for the #ElmanPrize close November 18🗓️

Know a mid-career cognitive scientist who combines stellar research with community service? Nominate them today!

cognitivesciencesociety.org/elman-prize/
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November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The call for co-chairing future #CogSci conferences is open!

We welcome submissions from all regions worldwide and strongly encourage collaboration across diverse institutions and countries.

Visit
cognitivesciencesociety.org/future-confe... to learn more and submit your proposal!
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🏆 The Lila R. Gleitman Prize is accepting nominations!

The #GleitmanPrize celebrates early-career women in cognitive science whose work reflects the depth, creativity, and impact of Lila Gleitman’s legacy.

👉 Learn more & submit your nomination: cognitivesciencesociety.org/gleitman-pri...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Want to help shape the future of the Cognitive Science Society? Applications are open for the Student Committee!

Open to current members enrolled in MA or PhD programs (any country 🗺️)

Apply by November 14!
cognitivesciencesociety.org/get-involved/
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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There are some important deadlines coming up!

🗓️ Nov. 1st is the deadline to submit your nomination for Fellows of the #CogSci Society.

cognitivesciencesociety.org/fellows/

And the deadline for the Jeffrey L. Elman Prize is November 18th #ElmanPrize

cognitivesciencesociety.org/elman-prize/
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Happy Monday, everyone! 😊

Here's your weekly update from the Cognitive Science Society, with all the key upcoming deadlines to keep on your radar 📡

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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The Cognitive Science Society is looking for new members for its Student Committee!

Open to current members enrolled in MA or PhD programs (any country 🌍)

Apply by November 14!
cognitivesciencesociety.org/get-involved/
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October 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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The CogSci Society is accepting nominations for 🌟Fellows of the Society🌟

Fellows are individuals whose research has exhibited sustained excellence and had sustained impact on the #CogSci community.

Visit cognitivesciencesociety.org/fellows/ and submit your nomination until November 1st!
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September 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Times is running out! ⏳

Submit your 5-min video for the CogSci Mind Challenge by Oct 17 📅

Question: How do different minds (humans, animals, AI) learn language, if at all?

💰Prizes up to $1000!
👉 Don’t miss it: cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci-mind-...

#CogSciMindChallenge
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September 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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⏳4 weeks left! Submissions for the CogSci Mind Challenge close Oct 17!

Make a 5-min video answering: “How do different minds (i.e. different groups of humans, animals, artificial systems) learn language, if at all?”

💰Prizes up to $1000!

Learn more at cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci-mind-...
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September 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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LAST CHANCE to nominate for the #FABBS Early Career Impact Award! 🏆

Nominations – or self-nominations – are especially encouraged for those who have increased awareness of science through outreach activities to the public or communication with the media!

cognitivesciencesociety.org/fabbs-early-...
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September 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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📣 Great news! We've partnered with @gorillapsych.bsky.social to launch the CogSci Society | Gorilla Grant 2025!

• 1-year Gorilla Subscription
• $300 cash for recruitment or tokens
• Individual support session with a Gorilla specialist

Learn more & apply: cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci-x-gor...
September 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Margaret A. Boden, a Fellow of the CogSci Society and one of the greats of Cognitive Science, passed away on July 18, 2025.

In this tribute, members of our community offer remembrances in celebration of her.

cognitivesciencesociety.org/remembering-...
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September 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The CogSci Society invites you to compete in this year's #CogSciMindChallenge

🎬 Your Mission: create a captivating 5-minute video that answers the question:
"How do different minds learn language, if at all?”

Deadline for submission: October 17 📅

cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci-mind-...
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September 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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The CogSci × Gorilla Grant 2025 is here!

Winners get access to:
🧰 @gorillapsych.bsky.social‬ research tools;
💵 Study funding;
👥 Expert support!

Learn more and register interest at cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci-x-gor...
August 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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On stage now: Josh Tenenbaum asks how AI can mirror human cognition and what cognitive science can offer AI in return. #CogSci2025 #AI

Watch live: underline.io/events/489/m...
August 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Huge congratulations to the brilliant Nora Newcombe, recipient of the 2025 David E. Rumelhart Prize! 🏅#CogSci2025
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July 31, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Robert Glushko takes the stage to present the David Rumelhart Prize, honoring transformative contributions to cognitive science. #CogSci2025 #RumelhartPrize
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July 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Moira (Molly) Dillon takes the stage as the 2025 Lila R. Gleitman Prize winner, sharing her groundbreaking research #CogSci2025
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July 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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On stage: Susan Carey on how representational formats shape cognition, from implicit vehicles to symbolic reasoning #CogSci2025
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July 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Caren Walker takes the stage to explore the meaning behind this year’s theme: “Why Theories of the Past, Theories of the Future?”

Watch live: underline.io/events/489/s...
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July 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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And we’re off! 🚀
#CogSci2025 opens in San Francisco with a welcome from CSS President Roger Levy, joined by Program Committee Co-Chair Caren Walker.

Streaming live: underline.io/events/489/s...
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July 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Packed room at the @archive.org for today’s amazing speaker lineup at the Rumelhart 25th Anniversary Event. #CogSci2025
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July 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Ellie Pavlick takes the stage at the Rumelhart 25th Anniversary Event to explore compositionality in neural networks and where the field stands. #CogSci2025
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July 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Honored to be front and center as Jay McClelland reflects on David Rumelhart’s scientific legacy #CogSci2025
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July 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM