Speaker Profile

Geoffrey L. Cohen, PhD

Professor of Psychology, Stanford University; Professor of Education, Stanford Graduate School of Education; Author, Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides (2022); Co-Author, "A Meta-analysis of the Effect of Values Affirmation on Academic Achievement" (2021, Social Issues), "A Brief Social-Belonging Intervention in College Improves Adult Outcomes for Black Americans" (2020, Science Advances), and "Bolstering Trust and Reducing Discipline Incidents at a Diverse Middle School: How Self-Affirmation Affects Behavioral Conduct During the Transition to Adolescence" (2019, School Psychology)
Geoffrey L.Cohen, PhD

Upcoming Talks

Teaching Social Brains
Applying Brain Science to Improve Social Skills, Belonging, Behavior, Regulation, and Learning
4) EMPOWERING MINDS & VALUES
The Fairmont Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
February 12-14, 2027

Past Talks

Teaching Whole Learners
Applying Science to Create Social, Engaged, Thriving, Curious, Critical Thinkers
STRONGER LEARNERS & SELF-DIRECTION
Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
November 14-16, 2025
Teaching Social Brains
Strategies to Promote Student Connections, Collaboration, Cooperation, and Belonging
How Early Experiences Mold Learners
The Sheraton NY Times Square, New York, NY or Virtually via Zoom
April 21-23, 2023