The Center for Applied Cognitive Science (CACS) conducts applied cognitive science research with an emphasis on international development. CACS specializes in harnessing insights about how the mind works to design more effective behavioral and social change interventions. We take an interdisciplinary approach bringing together academic researchers with practitioners, designers, and community partners. Learn about CASC and its projects which focus on cognitive science, public health, education, and child development at our website. Center for Applied Cognitive Science Population Research Center The University of Texas at Austin.