Past Events
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The Greater Good Science Center Summer Institute for Educators 2015
The GGSC’s six-day Summer Institute equips educators with social-emotional learning tools that benefit both students and teachers. -
How Compassion Creates Resilience, with Kelly McGonigal
A book event for The Upside of Stress -
The Science of Happiness at Cal Day
At this talk, neuroscientist Emiliana Simon-Thomas will lead you through the latest research on happiness—and offer research-based practices for emotional well-being. -
The Journalism of Well-Being: Reporting on Mindful Work and Positive Psychology
Jason Marsh and David Gelles on Mindful Work: How Meditation is Changing Work from the Inside Out -
Taking in the Good with Dr. Rick Hanson
In this day-long presentation, renowned teacher and best-selling author Rick Hanson will explore how mindful attention to positive experiences can cultivate happiness, resilience, love, and inner peace. -
Frans de Waal on Prosocial Primates: Empathy in Animals and Humans
Frans de Waal—one of Discover’s 47 Great Minds of Science—reviews expressions of empathy and the sense of fairness in animals. -
Putting the Science of Happiness into Practice
An in-person companion course to our blockbuster online “Science of Happiness” course. -
Michael Gazzaniga: A Life in Neuroscience
Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga in conversation with the GGSC’s Emiliana Simon-Thomas -
The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work
Join the GGSC and Berkeley Arts and Letters for the launch of Christine Carter’s latest book -
A Path Appears: Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn
New York Times op-ed columnist Kristof and reporter Sheryl WuDunn talk about their new book, A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity. Presented by the Greater Good Science Center and Berkeley Arts & Letters -
Roman Krznaric on Empathy: Why It Matters and How to Get It
The School of Life’s Roman Krznaric on his new book, Empathy: Why It Matters and How to Get It. Co-presented by Berkeley Arts & Letters