The Neuroscience Behind Motivating Young People
About the Talk
Discover the new science of motivating young people with acclaimed author and developmental psychologist Dr. David Yeager, professor at UT Austin, as he dives into a data-driven leadership approach shown to effectively engage and guide the next generation, as shared in his national bestseller 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation ― And Making Your Own Life Easier.
Dr. Yeager is best known for research conducted with Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth and Greg Walton on short but powerful interventions that influence adolescent behaviors such as motivation, engagement, healthy eating, bullying, stress, mental health, and more. He has consulted for Google, Microsoft, Disney, and the World Bank, as well as for the White House and governments in California, Texas and Norway. His research has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, CNN, Fox News, The Guardian, The Atlantic and more.
This talk has passed. Find highlights on YouTube and check out our new season.
During the pre-talk reception, learn more about youth and education programs at Center for BrainHealth and hear how our wonderful community partners are helping to create impact in DFW, with guests from the UTD Comet Cupboard, Grant Halliburton Foundation, Metrocare and the YMCA.
Our most popular speaker series, BrainHealth Presents features top brain scientists, authors, inventors and futurists for conversations about the latest advances in science, technology and real-world applications applicable to better brain health.
All talks are held in Dallas, Texas at Center for BrainHealth, where guests enjoy ample, free parking and engagement with a like-minded brain-healthy community. Registrants also receive exclusive access to our full event recordings.
DIRECTIONS
We are located at 2200 West Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75235
Please enter the parking lot from Forest Park Road. BrainHealth Presents is held inside the Brain Performance Institute, the second building after you enter the gate.