The UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to understanding the human mind and its links to the brain. Our 22 core faculty members come from a range of departments, including Psychology, Neurology, Linguistics, Human Ecology and Neurobiology.
Departments Participating
Core Faculty members from six UC Davis academic departments have their research labs at the Center for Mind and Brain.
Human Ecology, Linguistics, Psychology, Neurology, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, and Otolaryngology. In addition, our Affiliated Faculty members represent an additional 14 departments.
Number of Faculty Members
The complement of researchers at the Center for Mind and Brain includes 23 Core Faculty members and over 50 Affiliated Faculty members, as well as over two dozen professional research staff members.
Books Published During Past 20 Years
CMB faculty members have collectively written or edited more than 25 books during the past 20 years.
Major Awards to Our Faculty
Scholarly societies and scientific organizations, private foundations and the state and federal governments have presented 32 major awards to CMB faculty members in recognition of their research and educational achievements.
Visiting Scholars During Past 20 Years
The CMB has hosted 60 visiting scholars from other institutions during the past 20 years.
Shared Grants With Non-CMB Faculty
Working collaboratively, CMB core faculty members have shared more than 50 research grants with non-CMB UC Davis scholars.
Number of Ph.D. Students and Postdocs
The Center for Mind and Brain provides research opportunities for 69 Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers. Ph.D. students major in Psychology, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Human Development, and other programs.
Number of Undergraduate Research Interns
Faculty members in the Center for Mind and Brain have created research internships for 165 undergraduate students annually who are majoring in various fields.
Ph.D. Students and Postdocs Since 2002
The Center for Mind and Brain has hosted 195 doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers during the past 20 years.
Number of Researchers
CMB researchers include faculty members, undergraduate interns, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professional research staff.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles During Past 20 Years
CMB faculty members and their trainees have published more than 1500 papers in scientific journals during the past 20 years.
Undergraduate Research Interns Since 2002
The Center for Mind and Brain has accommodated more than 2000 undergraduate research interns since 2002
Square Feet of Laboratories, Offices & Meeting Space
The Center for Mind and Brain encompasses 39,000 square feet of physical space, consisting of labs, offices, meeting rooms, reception areas, shared behavioral suites, TMS, EEG systems, and work rooms for a dedicated staff. A modern computing facility include a dedicated server room, and space for IT staff.
Undergrad Credit Hours Taught Since 2002
CMB faculty researchers are also dedicated teachers, and have contributed more than 200,000 undergraduate student credit hours in teaching since 2002, providing instruction to tens of thousands of students.
Dollars in Private Research Funding Since 2002
Since 2002, private donors have contributed $8 million to help fund research at the CMB. Want to help? See the Giving button above, or simply contact one of the co-directors or any of the Core Faculty members.
Dollars in Federal Funding Since 2002
The CMB has been awarded $76 million in extramural funding since 2002, reflecting nationwide recognition of the important work done here.