What is Cognitive Science?
Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of the mind and intelligent behaviour in humans, animals, and machines. By pooling insights from psychology, linguistics, computer science, philosophy, and neuroscience, this discipline is driving major breakthroughs in areas like language, reasoning, and artificial intelligence.
- Psychology exposes us to the mental processes behind observable behaviour.
- Neuroscience allows us to study the biological basis of the brain.
- Computer Science helps us draw parallels between information processing models and human cognitive processes.
- Philosophy gives us a logical lens through which we can study consciousness, the nature of mental states, and ethical dilemmas.
- Linguistics permits us to understand the scientific structure of language, how it is processed, acquired, used, and how it relates to thought.
With its growing impact, cognitive science is inspiring the next generation of thinkers and pushing the boundaries of what we know about the mind.
Our Mission
At CogSURF, we unite passionate undergraduate students from Montréal’s leading universities to cultivate collaboration, exchange ideas, and tackle some of humanity’s greatest unsolved questions.
We aim to break down traditional academic silos, encouraging undergraduate students from various fields to contribute new perspectives. By supporting student-led research and fostering collaboration across disciplines, CogSURF is redefining how we approach cognitive science and setting the stage for groundbreaking discoveries.
Collaboration
Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we bring together diverse perspectives to solve complex problems in cognitive science.
Student Empowerment
We empower undergraduate students by providing them a platform to present their research and connect with leading experts.
Global Reach
Our vision is to make CogSURF an internationally recognized hub for cognitive science research, bridging gaps between academic and industry advancements.
Partners
At CogSURF, we collaborate with student-run groups, industry leaders, and academic institutions to create a dynamic platform for cognitive science innovation. Our partners share our commitment to fostering groundbreaking research and empowering the next generation of forward-thinkers.
What to expect
Expect a day filled with thought-provoking presentations, networking opportunities with experts, and a showcase of cutting-edge undergraduate research in every area of cognitive science. Our forum is designed to inspire, engage, and connect students with the future of this ever-evolving field.
Become a sponsor
Support the future of cognitive science by sponsoring CogSURF. Your sponsorship will help us on our journey to drive the next wave of innovation.
The Board
Le Thuy Duong Nguyen
Chair
Leatisha Ramloll
Director of Operations
Benjamin Lévesque Kinder
Co-Director of Partnerships
Maria Lagakos
Co-Director of Partnerships
Naya Wardeh
Director of Internal Affairs
Mai Ababneh
Director of MarketingContact Us
Have questions or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to our team for more information on participation, partnership, or general inquiries.