The UBC CSS is a community for all interested in Cognitive Systems (or Science). Whether you're taki
The Cognitive Systems Society is a student-run organization supporting students in the COGS program, and those with an interest in COGS-related fields such as neuroscience, artificial intelligence, human-computer interfaces, and robotics. We hold a wide range of fun events, including popular licensed events (such as the Welcome back BBQ, Robot-Themed Dance Parties, and Masters of Debate), and acad
04/23/2026
ROBOT PARTY 2026!!!! 🤖🎉 Check out some highlights from the night and the awesome, COGS-y robots that were made. From feasting on fried chicken 🍗 to getting some questionable 🤨 submissions for the hear-me-out cake 🎂, last (last Friday) night really was a movie 🎥.
Thank you to everyone who joined us; we had so much fun and hope you did too. Good luck to anyone with exams left in this final stretch!! 😁🤗
04/07/2026
Haven’t gotten your hands on our new merch yet this year? Here’s your last chance to grab some CSS swag (old AND new!) before the year end. 🔥
We are boothing in the nest TOMORROW from 1-5 pm at AMS Club Booth 3! Free red bulls will be provided for purchases over $15, with a limit of one per person as long as supplies last.
We hope to see you there!
For those that can’t make it, there will be limited chances to buy during Robot Party this Friday 🤖
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anyways, WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AT THE CSS’s END OF YEAR ROBOT PARTY!!! RSVP in link in bio if you haven’t already. 😁🤖🍻🍗
Come celebrate the end of the year at the CSS’s Robot Party THIS FRIDAY (April 10) at 6PM in the Iona Lounge‼️🤖
Free beer and fried chicken + fun games and activities 😋🍻🍗
RSVP NOW with the link in our bio!!
CSS membership is required and can be purchased in the link in bio.
04/05/2026
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Join the Cognitive Systems Society for an evening with COGS alum Candice McGowan as she shares her non-linear journey into tech, reflecting on how she navigated opportunities after graduation and carved out her own path along the way.
The talk will be followed by an open Q&A and time to mingle.
RSVP w/ the link in our bio!
04/03/2026
Passing the baton off to the ‘26-‘27 Exec Team!
We are happy to announce the exec team for 2026-2027! We hope you give them a warm welcome and look forward to the many wonderful events they will have planned for you next year!
President: Bonnie Situ
VP Admin: Olivia Kennell
VP Finance: Yolanda Peng
VP Events: Jeffrey Kim
VP Media: Gianna Li
Academic Director: Edith Liu
Industry Director: Wrenly Crampton
Social Director: Austyn Jasper
Stay posted for Media and Event Coordinator applications opening in the fall!
03/30/2026
Join us for a talk with COGS alum Katya Feffer on exploring opportunities after graduating! 💫
The session will highlight pathways such as grad school, data engineering, and emerging fields like data space, along with advice on how to position and sell your skillset.
The event will include a presentation followed by Q&A.
Date & Time: 5pm on April 2nd (THIS Thursday!)
Location: BUCH D216
RSVP using the link in our bio!
03/29/2026
Robot Party 2026 is HERE! 🎉
Get ready for a night of food, drinks, COGS fun, and robot costume-making. Best costume of the night wins a special prize, and between robot contests, games, and hourly raffles, this year’s Robot Party will be one for the memory books!
Come for the free food, (and beer!) and stay for the biggest COGs send-off of the year!
See you soon! 👋
Date & Time: 5pm on April 10
Location: COGS Lounge + Lab
RSVP w/ the LinkTree in our bio!
03/25/2026
Are you looking to find out what Cognitive Systems actually is and if you’re interested? This event is for you! 🫵😎
Join us for Meet the Streams, an engaging evening where prospective students can explore the five COGS streams: Psychology, Linguistics, Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Computer Science. Hear directly from current COGS students, learn what each stream actually looks like in practice, and get honest insight into courses, experiences, and opportunities within the program.
Whether you’re already considering COGS or just curious about how mind, brain, language, and technology connect, everyone is welcome. Come ask questions, network with students & and enjoy pizza with other curious students! ✨
Date & Time: 6:00 PM on March 31st
Location: BIOL 2200
RSVP with the LinkTree in our bio!
03/21/2026
Join LanguageFoundry (previously CultureFoundry Studios) and the Cognitive Systems Society for an evening conversation with Cognitive Systems alumni working in industry.
It will feature a talk followed by an open Q&A, where speakers will share their personal career paths, lessons learned after graduation, and how a COGS background translates into real-world work across different roles.
Pizza will be provided!!
Date: March 27
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Location: BiOL 1012
RSVP using the LinkTree in our bio!
03/16/2026
Voting for the 2026-27 CSS exec team has begun! 😻
This is your opportunity to show support for your COGS peers that will go on to shape next year’s Cognitive Systems Society!
In accordance with AMS guidelines, you must be a member of the Cognitive Systems Society to vote. If you are not a member and would like to purchase a membership, please purchase one using the link in our bio!
Positions to vote for include:
* President
* VP Admin
* VP Finance
* VP Events
* VP Media
* Academic Director
* Industry Director
* Social Director
Best of luck to all candidates!
Find the voting form in our LinkTree! Voting ends this Friday, March 20th at 11:59pm !!