The Indiana University Student Organization for Cognitive Science and the Indiana University Cognitive Science Program are pleased to announce the Midwest Undergraduate Cognitive Science Conference on Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Bloomington, Indiana.

This conference is organized to provide the next generation of cognitive scientists an opportunity to present their research to their peers from across the Midwest. We are pleased to have Edward Castronova, Professor of Telecommunications and Cognitive Science at Indiana University, delivering the keynote address on "The Cognitive Science of Games" at 1:00pm on the day of the conference.

Undergraduates will be selected to give 15-minute presentations about their research. Topics may come from a range of disciplines, including cognitive science, linguistics, informatics, neuroscience, computer science, AI, animal behavior, and psychology. The presentations should be approachable for an audience consisting mainly of fellow undergraduates. The finalized schedule for the 2012 MUCSC presentations is now up: see the schedule page.

Posters will be showcased during a 1.5-hour session, and presenters must be present to answer questions. Poster presenters will also have an opportunity to give a 45-second teaser to their poster presentation prior to the poster session. The event will be a fast-paced, fun introduction to the numerous posters that will be presented by students; see MUCSC RUCKUS for more information. Participation is optional but encouraged for all poster participants. For more information, visit the MUCSC website or email  cogsconf@indiana.edu.

The 2012 Midwest Cognitive Science Conference is being financially supported by the Indiana University Cognitive Science Program and by the Indiana University Student Association. The Cognitive Science Society is providing support for a "Best Student Paper" to be awarded at the conference, which will include $250 and a complimentary membership in the CSS for next year for the winner.

Registration is free and required by all attendees. Students may register by visiting the registration page.  Transportation and lodging arrangements will be the responsibility of the participants. Travel information and hotel suggestions are available here.

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