The New England Institute for Cognitive Science and Evolutionary Studies
is an initiative by the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of New England to foster research and education into the interdisciplinary nexus of cognitive science and evolutionary studies.
Cognitive science investigates the deep structure of mental processes. Evolutionary psychology understands the human mind and behavior in the context of its biological origins. A sustained dialogue between these disciplines and other fields including the humanities is long overdue and timely.
International in scope, NEI provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and constructive debate. It offers a varied and topical program of events for academics, researchers, practitioners, and the general public.