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Hello Everyone,
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to our first meeting of the quarter! In case you were unable to attend, here's some important information we discussed today:
What is the CSA?
The Cognitive Science Association is a student organization that aims to create a tight-knit community with those interested in cognitive science at UCI. Our mission is to introduce our members to various topics within cognitive science through guest speakers and other discussions as well as provide professional development opportunities and workshops to students interested in cognitive science.
Advocating
The CSA can also support you in advocating for change within your major. If you feel there is something wrong or lacking in your major, the CSA can assist you in issuing formal complaints and setting up meetings with our advisor, Dr. Lee, and other significant staff. Last year, we were able to successfully advocate for the removal of the B minus minimum requirement for Cognitive Science majors. Please note, however, that the CSA board members will not "do your dirty work" and that you and your peers must be the ones spearheading the issue.
How to Get Involved
Looking for ways to get more involved within the CSA community? Apply for our board-led CSA committees! The CSA has different committees, each with different responsibilities that allow the CSA to connect and grow. For more information on each individual committee OR to apply to a committee, check out our CSA committee forms under "Surveys & Forms" in campusgroups (also linked below).
Remember to fill out our Interest Form, which allows us to adjust our meetings according to your subjects of interest! For more information on any of the topics above, or to ask any questions, feel free to email us at cogsciassoc@gmail.com.
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Up Next: Career Paths and Committee Introduction!
Join us next Tuesday (September 28th) at 7:00pm in SSL 159 for our next meeting! During this meeting we'll be going over different career paths that Cognitive Science majors pursue and their requirements, as well as some other pathways available for Cognitive Science majors, such as graduate school, research assistant, internships, and more! RSVP today!
Week 2: Research Involvement Event!
Get ready for our super exciting research involvement event, happening October 7th at 7:00pm (location TBD)! During this event, you'll hear from committee members and some wonderful guest student research assistants on how to identify research interests. You will also learn about the process of applying to labs, experience working at labs, and will also get the opportunity to speak to RAs individually to learn about their particular area of research.
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Important Links
** If you're not already a member on campusgroups, please follow this link and click "join"
CSA Discord Server - Follow this link and click "accept invite" to chat with members and the board anytime!
Interest Form - Required all members fill this out. We use these responses to create specific meeting topics and activities, as well as recruit guest speakers according to your interests.
Our Facebook Page - Post to see who you share classes with and interact with the Cognitive Science community!
CSA Goodie Bag! - A site of various resources made by the CSA; Includes news in the field of cognitive science, activities to help students relax and study (word searches, podcasts, Spotify playlists, etc.), and zoom backgrounds to help you get through the quarter!
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