Presentations are accessible to beginning graduate students and usually consist of introductions to areas of current advanced research. A Ph.D. in Philosophy with a concentration in geographic information science is an especially useful basis for those interested in work in artificial intelligence, computer science and in the philosophical foundations of these disciplines. The Graduate Group in Feminist Studies sponsors multidisciplinary colloquia that focus on a variety of themes related to work in feminist theory. This group offers lists of pertinent courses taught in various departments. The Graduate Group in German and Austrian Studies unites faculty from Philosophy, History, Linguistics and Modern Languages.
Serious students have the opportunity to study for a year in Germany.
Tutorial and clinical work are offered on topics related to public policy, health policy, genetics, and other issues. The monthly Bioethics Bulletin , is published by the Center. The Center offers interested students useful clinical experience, the opportunity to do research and assist with clinical teaching. The Center for Cognitive Science has members from the Departments of Philosophy, Computer Science, Linguistics, Anthropology, Neurology, Psychology, and Communicative Disorders and Sciences. A principal function of the Center is to promote the development of research networks and new research activities in cognitive science locally and across institutions.