作为世界上为数不多的真正的认知科学系之一，我们为学生提供独特而激动人心的机会，让他们专注于对思维，大脑和智力的科学研究。该部门由以认知科学为导向的心理学家，哲学家和计算机科学家组成的核心团队，对Rensselaer在科学，工程和技术领域的传统优势进行了补充，并被广泛认为是计算认知建模领域的领导者。我们提供认知科学方面的高选择性博士课程，以及心理学和哲学方面的理学士课程。教师的研究兴趣包括计算认知建模，人工智能，人机推理，计算语言学，知觉与行为，理论神经科学，认知机器人学，认知工程学和高级合成字符。该课程的
Think critically about the complex questions of our world. Search for understanding and wisdom through inquiry into fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge and how to live a good life. Students think critically about complex, enduring questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. Learn the reasoning and critical-thinking skills needed to be responsible citizens and tomorrow's global leaders. The philosophy program is designed to allow students to bring new perspectives to other fields of study. Agreeing with Socrates that the unexamined life is not worth living, the B.S. in Philosophy asks student to think critically about the most complex, enduring questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values facing the world. Through research, reflection, and discussion, the program equips students with the reasoning and critical-thinking skills needed to be responsible citizens and tomorrow's global leaders.