NSF seeks proposals using computational models to study human cognition, perception and communication
The U.S. National Science Foundation supports research at the intersection of cognitive science and computer science. Multidisciplinary research proposals to explore computational models of human cognition, perception, development and communication can be submitted to several existing programs in the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate or the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate.
For details, including a list of participating NSF programs, see Dear Colleague Letter: Stimulating Integrative Research in Computational Cognition (CompCog).
"The scientific frontiers of computational cognition hold immense potential benefits for our society and our everyday lives," says NSF Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences Division Director Marc Sebrechts. "Fundamental research in this growing field has the capacity to uncover entirely new ways for science to serve society. Computational modeling could lead to more effective techniques for enhancing human cognitive processes, such as learning, decision making and memory, while emphasizing how new technologies can be used ethically and equitably. We want to amplify the scientific and societal impact of the entire field by encouraging an active dialogue across the cognitive and computational communities and supporting the cross-fertilization of new ideas and emerging areas of multidisciplinary research."
Projects previously supported by NSF under the umbrella of computational cognition have included computer modeling of a variety of human cognitive abilities and behaviors, including memory, learning and teaching, visual processing, and intuition about the physical environment. Other projects have compared human and computer processing of difficult or confusing sentences and used artificial intelligence and gamification to incentivize good habits and productive behaviors.
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NSF's new Regional Innovation Engines program seeks to catalyze science and technology development across the U.S. that addresses societal challenges while fostering job creation and economic growth for regional workforces.
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Join staff from NSF's Cultural Anthropology Program to learn about funding opportunities for researchers and students. The program supports research aimed at understanding patterns, causes and consequences of human social and cultural variation. Join us!
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Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, or TIP, is pleased to share an exciting event opportunity. NSF’s Convergence Accelerator, a TIP program, is hosting its annual portfolio showcase event – Convergence Accelerator Expo 2022.
This must-attend virtual event is your opportunity to see NSF Convergence Accelerator’s portfolio in a live exhibition format. Attendees will be able to connect with more than 45 funded research teams across six convergence research track topics that are focused on national-scale societal challenges. This year’s tracks include:AI-Driven Data Sharing & Modeling
AI & the Future of Work
Networked Blue Economy
Open Knowledge Networks
Quantum Technology
Trust & Authenticity in Communication Systems
Last year’s event drew over 2,000 registrants from academia, industry, nonprofit, and government across dozens of countries—and this year’s event is expected to be even larger.
EXPO 2022 TAKEAWAYS
Engage 45+ innovation solutions focused on societal impact — A wide range of live presentations will be presented in each team’s exhibition booth
Expand your network — Meet new people outside of your expertise, discipline, community, and sector
Accelerate solutions into practice — Support a funded team in accelerating their solution forward through new partnerships or investments
Engage in the Convergence Accelerator program — Learn about our unique differentiators
Participate in the U.S. research and innovation enterprise — Develop and deliver technologies and solutions through NSF’s Directorate of Technology, Innovation and Partnership programs
EXPO 2022 DETAILS
Dates and Time: July 27 – 28, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
Who should attend: Open to the public. Researchers, innovators, technology and business practitioners, and media from academia, industry, government, nonprofit, and other communities are encouraged to attend.
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Registration is complimentary.
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To stay informed about what’s happening in TIP, visit their website and learn about current funding opportunities, and upcoming events.
About the NSF Convergence Accelerator
Research is often driven by a compelling societal or scientific challenge, but developing solutions can often take years. To deliver tangible solutions that have a nationwide societal impact and at a faster pace, the NSF launched the Convergence Accelerator in 2019 and is currently aligned to the Directorate of Technology, Innovation and Partnership, or TIP. The program leverages a convergence approach and innovation processes to transition basic research into use-inspired convergence research solutions to solve high impact societal challenges
