Playing with their parents: children and the development of scientific reasoning

✨ New Lab Feature ✨ Prof. Dave Sobel's research explores how parents and children learn together—from museums to grocery stores. His work shows how supporting kids' autonomy shapes not just what they learn, but whether they become engaged, curious learners. 🧠 Check it out: tinyurl.com/ye4bt4p

🎉 Congratulations to our very own David Badre on being elected a Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society! This prestigious honor recognizes his sustained and impactful contributions to cognitive science. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5n8rdrsm

From Groundwork to Graduate School: How a New CoPsy Series Helps Students Explore Clinical Career Paths

Interested in clinical psychology? Check out this recent article showcasing Prof. Elizabeth Thompson’s Clinical Psychology Conversation Series, which helps Brown students explore careers in clinical and applied psychology.
👉 Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/wurw4jzs

Brown’s Department of Cognitive & Psychological Sciences is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor, working in the area of AI and the Mind (start July 1, 2026). Apply by Nov 8, 2025 👉 apply.interfolio.com/173939

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Exploring CoPsy at Brown: Learning from DUG Leaders Four CoPsy DUG leaders share their unique perspectives, experiences, and advice

💡 Curious about Brown’s Cognitive & Psychological Sciences programs?
This article spotlights the leaders of our three CoPsy DUGs — in Psychology, Cognition, and Behavioral Decision Sciences — who share their paths, research experiences, and advice for getting involved.
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🎉 Welcome Dr. Petzschner to CoPsy as Asst. Prof. & head of the PEAC Lab! Her work bridges brain & body in mental health. This fall she’s teaching “Embodiment & Interoception”—how bodily signals shape how we feel. 🧠💡 More here: t.co/hWEyCFlv9U

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