Research in Education and Public Policy Seminar Series: David Yeager

Join us for an engaging multidisciplinary seminar series bringing together scholars across The University of Texas at Austin to promote intellectual exchange and advance understanding of pressing issues in education and public policy. Register Today! Agenda 11:45 a.m. Lunch served 12-1 p.m. Program and discussion About the Speaker David Yeager Raymond Dickson Centennial Professor, Department of Psychology Ph.D., Stanford University Teacher’s Student Engagement Practices and Academic Performance David Yeager is a professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin and cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. His research focuses on evidence-based interventions that improve adolescent motivation, engagement, well-being, and achievement. A leading expert in developmental psychology, his work has informed organizations including Google, Microsoft, Disney, the World Bank, and government leaders worldwide. He is recognized among the top 0.1% most influential psychologists globally. Special thanks to our seminar affiliates from across The University of Texas at Austin. Economics Scott Carrell LBJ Public Policy Elizabeth Bell Jeffrey Denning Paul von Hippel Social and Cultural Analysis Nneka Ibekwa-Okafor Educational Leadership and Policy David DeMatthews Denisa Gandara Lauren Schudde Rachel White Civic Leadership Andrew Johnston Social Work Sandy Magaña Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Keys Adair Keffrelyn Brown Educational Psychology Seung Choi Veronica Yan Special Education Natasha Strassfeld Sharon Vaughn Natural Sciences Michael Marder Sociology Chandra Muller Texas Advanced Computing Center Carol Fletcher Psychology Jessica Church-Langc David Yeager Prevention Science Mark Eddy Esbelle Jowers Deborah Salvo