Student Perspective
"Pursuing a self-designed major in Cognitive Science at Lawrence gave me the freedom and agency I couldn’t find anywhere else. The flexibility to combine diverse courses and work closely with my professors helped me discover who I am and where my passions lie."
Wenjia Hu '20, Ph.D. Student at Carnegie Mellon
Cognitive Science
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Lawrence Research Fellows
As a Lawrence University Research Fellow, you will have the opportunity to participate in student-faculty collaborative research, whether it’s with our professors here on campus or with one of our collaborating off-campus programs around the world.
Finding Your Research Niche
If you see a gap that needs to be filled, do the research to make your job easier! My T. Le built her own Python algorithm and developed new techniques in R to explore large datasets.
Spark an interest, ignite your passion
Whether you are curious about machine learning or music theory or any other system our mind encounters, you will have a chance to explore topics at length through individual study and self-designed research.
Cognitive Science Outcomes
When paired with a major of your choosing, the cognitive science minor is a powerful addition that prepares you for advanced study and careers in a variety of fields.