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Robert J. Glushko Prize in Cognitive Science - Apply by April 30, 2026!

The Robert J. Glushko Prize recognizes undergraduate excellence in Cognitive Science. Prizes will be awarded each year to senior undergraduate Cognitive Science majors who are engaged with the Cognitive Science community at U.C. Davis University and have achieved excellence in one or more of the following ways:

As of Winter quarter 2026, the Cognitive Science program has updated its core requirements following the discontinuation of PHI 13G, Minds, Brains, and Computers with Discussion (4 units). Beginning this term, PHI 13G has been replaced by two separate courses that together cover the same material in a revised format.

Celebrate the achievements and impact of our vibrant community in this year's Cognitive Science Alumni Newsletter! This issue spotlights distinguished alumni recognized at the June 2025 Cognitive Science Honors & Awards Ceremony, showcases current majors who won the Social Entrepreneurship Award at the Big Bang! Business Competition, and features inspiring success stories from graduates making waves across industries.

Robert J. Glushko Prize in Cognitive Science - Apply by May 9, 2025!

The Robert J. Glushko Prize recognizes undergraduate excellence in Cognitive Science. Prizes will be awarded each year to senior undergraduate Cognitive Science majors who are engaged with the Cognitive Science community at U.C. Davis University and have achieved excellence in one or more of the following ways:

Dr. Zoe Drayson, the Cognitive Science Program Director, put together a newsletter to provide updates on the amazing work our Cognitive Science students, faculty, and staff have done recently. Check it out here!

Robert J. Glushko Prize in Cognitive Science - Apply by May 17, 2024!

The Robert J. Glushko Prize recognizes undergraduate excellence in Cognitive Science. Prizes will be awarded each year to senior undergraduate Cognitive Science majors who are engaged with the Cognitive Science community at U.C. Davis University and have achieved excellence in one or more of the following ways:

Please join us in congratulating Antoinette Banks, a 2022 Cognitive Science undergraduate alum and PhD student in the UC Davis Learning & Mind Sciences program, for winning a $1 Million Black Ambition prize. Banks won the award for her app, Expert IEP, which uses Predictive AI to optimize Individual Educational Plans for students with disabilities.

One of UC Davis’ newest majors is also among its fastest growing — attracting about 400 undergraduate students in its first three years. That comes as no surprise to the faculty and students in cognitive science.

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The UC Davis CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program (CalTeach/MAST) provides students with opportunities to explore careers in K-12 mathematics and science education while completing their degree in a STEM field. CalTeach/MAST offers seminar/internship courses that will expose you to teaching methods and practices in local area elementary, middle or high school classrooms. Our courses will give you the opportunity to acquire required internship hours to enter a teacher education credential program at either a UC or CSU campus.

The newly established Robert J. Glushko Prize recognizes undergraduate excellence in Cognitive Science. Prizes will be awarded each year to senior undergraduate Cognitive Science majors who are engaged with the Cognitive Science community at UC Davis and have achieved excellence in one or more of the following ways: