Introduction to Cognition in Science and Technology

Cognitive studies of science and technology have had a long history of largely independent research projects that have appeared in multiple outlets, but rarely together. The emergence of a new International Society for Psychology of Science and Technology suggests that this is a good time to put som...

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Published in:Topics in cognitive science 2009-10, Vol.1 (4), p.675-685
Main Author: Gorman, Michael E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition
Computational simulations
Computer Simulation
Cooperative Behavior
Distributed cognition
Engineering
Humans
Problem Solving
Science
Science - methods
Shared cognition
Technology
Technology - methods
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Summary:Cognitive studies of science and technology have had a long history of largely independent research projects that have appeared in multiple outlets, but rarely together. The emergence of a new International Society for Psychology of Science and Technology suggests that this is a good time to put some of the latest work in this area into topiCS in a way that will both acquaint readers with the cutting edge in this domain and also give them a hint of its history. One core theme includes how scientists, inventors, and engineers represent and solve problems; another, related theme is the extent to which they distribute and share cognition. Methodologies include fine‐grained studies of historical records, protocols of working scientists, observations and comparisons of engineering science laboratories, and computational simulations designed both to serve as research tools and also to improve scientific problem‐solving. The series of articles will conclude with the Associate Editor’s suggestions for future research.
ISSN:1756-8757
1756-8765
DOI:10.1111/j.1756-8765.2009.01034.x