About the CogSci Classics Survey

In Fall 2021, a survey was conducted by the CIS Graduate Student Group in order to put together a list of "Cog Sci Classics" -- readings that we consider to be among the most important of our field. Graduate students and faculty in our program picked readings that...

1. ... were personally influential to our development as cognitive scientists

2. ...we thought *every* cognitive scientist should read

3. ...cognitive scientists will still be talking about in the future

4. ...we think got it *wrong*, but remains very useful

5. ...we find ourselves recommending the most often

A word cloud of the major topics within these readings is displayed below, along with a PDF file listing the readings we find the most influential. A more in depth treatment of a selection of these readings was presented at an end of the year Blitz Talk at our CIS Brownbag seminar.

The CIS GradStudentGroup Executive Committee aims to foster a vibrant and supportive intellectual community. Planned and organized by our CIS GradStudentGroup officer & GSA Delegeate, Ben Falandays., this survey and event highlights what we think are the most influential "CogSci Classics" as chosen by the CIS graduate students & faculty.

This google site is meant to accompany the CIS program's official website, at cogsci.ucmerced.edu. Visit the official website to learn more about current students and faculty and for guidance regarding program requirements. We've tried to include up to date information and forms (i.e. for advancement to candidacy) on this CISGradStudentGroup google site (e.g. in our "What is an IR?!" section), but always keep in contact with your committee, UCM Graduate Division, or ask your fellow grad students if you need any help navigating the paperwork side of the PhD process.

Have a question? Find a broken link? What to add information to this site, or an event to the google calendar? Contact the CIS GradStudentGroup at ucm.cis.gradstudentgroup@gmail.com