Union Minister says, Department of Science and Technology(DST) is implementing Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, Department of Science and Technology(DST) is implementing Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)” published in PIB on 21st July 2022.

What is the News?

The Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed Lok Sabha about the Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI).

What is Cognitive Science?

Cognitive Science is the study of the human mind and brain, focusing on how the mind represents and manipulates knowledge and how mental representations and processes are realized in the brain.

What is Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)?

Launched in: 2008 by the Department of Science & Technology(DST)

Aim: To foster research in the cognitive science area by combining ideas, principles and methods of psychology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience etc.

Activities Supported under CSRI: Individual R&D Projects, Post Doctoral Fellowship and Support for Schools, Training, Workshops, Conferences etc.