IBM established CSIG (Cognitive Systems Institute Group) to help faculty and students interested in learning more about the era of cognitive computing, and IBM’s platforms for teaching, research, and application development 0f cognitive components, systems, and applications.
It is easy to get involved in CSIG:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/It-is-easy-get-involved-6729452.S.5955396461716844547
Also check out this website, for CSIG information and resource sharing: