Welcome to Women In Cognitive Science ! We are seeking to

  1. Improve the visibility of women by ensuring that they are included on editorial boards, influential committees, visible positions in professional organizations, etc.
  2. Create an environment that encourages young women to join the field of cognitive psychology/science, particularly in cognitive neuroscience and computational modeling areas.
  3. Provide support and training with regard to dealing with administration at home universities.
  4. Assist with professional development in the field.
  5. Provide contacts with other women in science in the states and abroad.

The WICS organization and the development of this website are supported by a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Leadership Award: Women in Cognitive Science to Suparna Rajaram, Judith Kroll and Randi Martin.

 

WICS News & Opportunities

Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position Workshop at Rice University hosts top female postdoctoral scholars and late stage Ph.D. students on campus for a 2.5 day workshop ... (May 23) More >>

The National Science Foundation is seeking a candidate for a Program Director position in the Perception, Action and Cognition (PAC) Program within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS). (Apr 14) More >>

The Department of Cognitive Sciences (www.cogsci.uci.edu) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has available a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. (Mar 26) More >>
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