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17 cognitive science Events Found
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Neurodiversity is widely discussed in today's equity work, but many still struggle to recognize it in everyday life or respond to it with depth. Too often, it remains a blindspot, often excluded from inclusion efforts, misread in society, and unsupported in policy. This powerful live podcast features a neurodivergent educator, an affirming, neurodiverse therapist, an executive function coach, and a former senator who raised a neurodivergent child. Together, they expose what's been missed and offer a bold, human-centered blueprint for seeing and supporting all minds.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Neurodiversity is widely discussed in today's equity work, but many still struggle to recognize it in everyday life or respond to it with depth. Too often, it remains a blindspot, often excluded from inclusion efforts, misread in society, and unsupported in policy. This powerful live podcast features a neurodivergent educator, an affirming, neurodiverse therapist, an executive function coach, and a former senator who raised a neurodivergent child. Together, they expose what's been missed and offer a bold, human-centered blueprint for seeing and supporting all minds.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
Neurodiversity
Education
Inclusion
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Special Education
Stem Education
Podcast
Panel Discussion
02-08-2026
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The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Podcast session exploring neurodiversity beyond awareness and into action.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Podcast session exploring neurodiversity beyond awareness and into action.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Teaching the Stressed Brain: How to Improve Academic Success
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Teaching the Stressed Brain: How to Improve Academic Success
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 6:30 PM ET
Neuroscience
Brain Science
Stress
Education
Academic Success
Cognitive Science
Learning Science
Educational Psychology
02-08-2026
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The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Podcast focused on neurodiversity science and educational implications
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar
9
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Podcast focused on neurodiversity science and educational implications
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
URL Copied Successfully
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Neurodiversity is widely discussed in today's equity work, but many still struggle to recognize it in everyday life or respond to it with depth. Too often, it remains a blindspot, often excluded from inclusion efforts, misread in society, and unsupported in policy. This powerful live podcast features a neurodivergent educator, an affirming, neurodiverse therapist, an executive function coach, and a former senator who raised a neurodivergent child. Together, they expose what's been missed and offer a bold, human-centered blueprint for seeing and supporting all minds.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar
9
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Neurodiversity is widely discussed in today's equity work, but many still struggle to recognize it in everyday life or respond to it with depth. Too often, it remains a blindspot, often excluded from inclusion efforts, misread in society, and unsupported in policy. This powerful live podcast features a neurodivergent educator, an affirming, neurodiverse therapist, an executive function coach, and a former senator who raised a neurodivergent child. Together, they expose what's been missed and offer a bold, human-centered blueprint for seeing and supporting all minds.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
Neurodiversity
Education
Psychology
Podcast
Panel Discussion
Inclusion
Stem Education
Cognitive Science
02-08-2026
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The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar
9
The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
Neurodiversity
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Inclusivity
Education
Neuroscience
Podcast
Awareness
Diversity
02-08-2026
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Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
This interactive session explores the power of early language exposure in shaping brain development and lifelong learning. Participants will learn how rich, responsive interactions serve as 'language nutrition,' fueling cognitive growth in young children. We will discuss key concepts of early brain development, foundational language skills, and how adopting a coaching mindset encourages families to support children's communication with our 4 new TWMB partners: Rainbow House, Ethne Health, Center for Black Women's Wellness and Atlanta Birth Center.
The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
This interactive session explores the power of early language exposure in shaping brain development and lifelong learning. Participants will learn how rich, responsive interactions serve as 'language nutrition,' fueling cognitive growth in young children. We will discuss key concepts of early brain development, foundational language skills, and how adopting a coaching mindset encourages families to support children's communication with our 4 new TWMB partners: Rainbow House, Ethne Health, Center for Black Women's Wellness and Atlanta Birth Center.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
Early Childhood Education
Brain Development
Language Development
Literacy
Cognitive Science
Educational Research
Child Development
02-08-2026
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Adaptivity: The Science of Adolescence Podcast: Adolescence, AI, & Authentic Human Connection
Podcast recording session focusing on the intersection of adolescent development, artificial intelligence, and authentic human connection. Part of SXSW programming.
Austin Marriott Downtown
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Adaptivity: The Science of Adolescence Podcast: Adolescence, AI, & Authentic Human Connection
Podcast recording session focusing on the intersection of adolescent development, artificial intelligence, and authentic human connection. Part of SXSW programming.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 8:00 PM ET
Artificial Intelligence
Ai
Adolescent Development
Cognitive Science
Youth Research
Human Connection
Podcast
Sxsw
Education Technology
Responsible Ai
Trust And Safety
02-08-2026
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Keynote: Improving Young Minds & Mental Wellbeing in the AI Era
Keynote presentation by Laurie Santos focusing on improving young minds and mental wellbeing in the AI era. Part of SXSW programming.
Hilton Austin Downtown - Hilton Grand Ballroom (Salon HJK)
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
Keynote: Improving Young Minds & Mental Wellbeing in the AI Era
Keynote presentation by Laurie Santos focusing on improving young minds and mental wellbeing in the AI era. Part of SXSW programming.
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:30 PM ET
Psychology
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Wellbeing
Keynote
Sxsw
Education
Youth Development
Cognitive Science
02-08-2026
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AI & the Brain: As We Embrace AI, Let's Not Forget Our Minds
Across homes, offices, and classrooms, AI is becoming ubiquitous--mapping our routes, writing our code, even dreaming up art in seconds. What once sounded like science fiction is now silently transforming our daily existence. And yet, amid this great digital leap forward, a quieter, more fragile system is at stake: the human brain. We are perched at a precipice in history. As AI systems grow in power and presence, we must ask a question too few dare to voice: What is this doing to us - our capacity to explore, to learn, to reason, and to create? The machines are learning. But are we forgetting?
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount I-II
Free
3/12/26
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Mar
12
AI & the Brain: As We Embrace AI, Let's Not Forget Our Minds
Across homes, offices, and classrooms, AI is becoming ubiquitous--mapping our routes, writing our code, even dreaming up art in seconds. What once sounded like science fiction is now silently transforming our daily existence. And yet, amid this great digital leap forward, a quieter, more fragile system is at stake: the human brain. We are perched at a precipice in history. As AI systems grow in power and presence, we must ask a question too few dare to voice: What is this doing to us - our capacity to explore, to learn, to reason, and to create? The machines are learning. But are we forgetting?
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 5:00 PM ET
Artificial Intelligence
Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Technology Ethics
Human-Computer Interaction
Machine Learning
Education Technology
Brain Research
Sxsw
Panel Discussion
02-08-2026
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Reducing the Cognitive Cost of Change to Drive Innovation
Change keeps coming fast. Teams, educators, and leaders are being asked to adopt new tools, behaviors, and priorities at a relentless pace. But many change efforts fail to stick. People feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or left behind. Change does not fail because people resist it. It fails because of how we design and deliver it. This session rethinks change through the lens of learning science. Drawing on research around metacognition, motivation, and cognitive load, we'll explore why transformation stalls when people can't see the relevance, can't experiment safely, or simply can't keep up.
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/12/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar
12
Reducing the Cognitive Cost of Change to Drive Innovation
Change keeps coming fast. Teams, educators, and leaders are being asked to adopt new tools, behaviors, and priorities at a relentless pace. But many change efforts fail to stick. People feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or left behind. Change does not fail because people resist it. It fails because of how we design and deliver it. This session rethinks change through the lens of learning science. Drawing on research around metacognition, motivation, and cognitive load, we'll explore why transformation stalls when people can't see the relevance, can't experiment safely, or simply can't keep up.
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 10:00 PM ET
Learning Science
Cognitive Science
Innovation
Change Management
Metacognition
Educational Technology
Sxsw
02-08-2026
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The Learning Geeks: How to Think When Machines Think Faster
AI helps us work faster than ever--but are we sacrificing how we develop? In this live podcast, we discuss why metacognition--how we think, feel, and learn--is the human advantage when partnering with AI in our work. We'll unpack how intentional thinking helps people decide when to offload to AI, when to lean in, and how to grow through the process. Expect practical insights, geeky discussions, and evidence-based strategies you can immediately apply to monitor, evaluate, and optimize your learning and working as AI increasingly influences our lives.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/12/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar
12
The Learning Geeks: How to Think When Machines Think Faster
AI helps us work faster than ever--but are we sacrificing how we develop? In this live podcast, we discuss why metacognition--how we think, feel, and learn--is the human advantage when partnering with AI in our work. We'll unpack how intentional thinking helps people decide when to offload to AI, when to lean in, and how to grow through the process. Expect practical insights, geeky discussions, and evidence-based strategies you can immediately apply to monitor, evaluate, and optimize your learning and working as AI increasingly influences our lives.
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 6:30 PM ET
Ai
Artificial Intelligence
Metacognition
Learning Science
Education Technology
Professional Development
Podcast
Sxsw
Cognitive Science
02-08-2026
URL Copied Successfully
The Learning Geeks: How to Think When Machines Think Faster
AI helps us work faster than ever--but are we sacrificing how we develop? In this live podcast, we discuss why metacognition--how we think, feel, and learn--is the human advantage when partnering with AI in our work. We'll unpack how intentional thinking helps people decide when to offload to AI, when to lean in, and how to grow through the process. Expect practical insights, geeky discussions, and evidence-based strategies you can immediately apply to monitor, evaluate, and optimize your learning and working as AI increasingly influences our lives.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/12/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar
12
The Learning Geeks: How to Think When Machines Think Faster
AI helps us work faster than ever--but are we sacrificing how we develop? In this live podcast, we discuss why metacognition--how we think, feel, and learn--is the human advantage when partnering with AI in our work. We'll unpack how intentional thinking helps people decide when to offload to AI, when to lean in, and how to grow through the process. Expect practical insights, geeky discussions, and evidence-based strategies you can immediately apply to monitor, evaluate, and optimize your learning and working as AI increasingly influences our lives.
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 6:30 PM ET
Artificial Intelligence
Ai
Learning Science
Metacognition
Technology
Education
Podcast
Sxsw
Professional Development
Cognitive Science
02-08-2026
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A journey into consciousness
Join award-winning science journalist Michael Pollan to explore the mystery of consciousness, with a discussion of the mind
Royal Institution
Free
3/21/26
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Mar
21
A journey into consciousness
Join award-winning science journalist Michael Pollan to explore the mystery of consciousness, with a discussion of the mind
Free
Hybrid
Mar 21, 3:00 PM ET
Sourced:
https://rigb.org/home
01-20-2026
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MCC on Tap Presents "Why Music Is More Than Sound"
Music engages us in culturally and psychologically powerful ways, leading us to reflect on our lives and those around us, as well as activating regions of our brain responsible for emotion, memory, movement, and reward all at once. In this talk, Evin Rodkey (Anthropology Instructor) and April Shirey (Registrar) discuss how music can provide with opportunities to interpret aspects of culture more closely and how it triggers dopamine releases making listening to it pleasurable or motivating, strengthens neural connections, supports learning, and can even help regulate stress by calming the nervous system. Doors to lecture space open at 5:30 PM.
Pigeon Hill Brewery
Free
3/24/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar
24
MCC on Tap Presents "Why Music Is More Than Sound"
Music engages us in culturally and psychologically powerful ways, leading us to reflect on our lives and those around us, as well as activating regions of our brain responsible for emotion, memory, movement, and reward all at once. In this talk, Evin Rodkey (Anthropology Instructor) and April Shirey (Registrar) discuss how music can provide with opportunities to interpret aspects of culture more closely and how it triggers dopamine releases making listening to it pleasurable or motivating, strengthens neural connections, supports learning, and can even help regulate stress by calming the nervous system. Doors to lecture space open at 5:30 PM.
Free
In-Person
Mar 24, 11:00 PM ET
Psychology
Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Anthropology
Interdisciplinary
Brain Research
Learning
Stress Regulation
02-11-2026
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Science on Tap: Psychology Presentation
Part of WCU's free monthly Science on Tap series featuring WCU experts sharing research and discoveries in an informal restaurant setting. Audience participation encouraged with opportunities for questions and discussion. Food and beverages available for purchase from Barnaby's menu. Parking available at Bicentennial Parking Garage on High Street.
Barnaby's Restaurant
Free presentatio...
Free presentation
4/21/26
URL Copied Successfully
Apr
21
Science on Tap: Psychology Presentation
Part of WCU's free monthly Science on Tap series featuring WCU experts sharing research and discoveries in an informal restaurant setting. Audience participation encouraged with opportunities for questions and discussion. Food and beverages available for purchase from Barnaby's menu. Parking available at Bicentennial Parking Garage on High Street.
Free presentatio...
Free presentation
In-Person
Apr 21, 10:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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