Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to Speak at UCLA on Feb. 25 |
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The Bridges 2e Center for Research and Professional Development is pleased to present noted psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman as featured speaker at a luncheon on the UCLA campus on February 25, 2020.
Dr. Kaufman, author or editor of such influential works as Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined; Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind; and Twice Exceptional: Supporting and Educating Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties, will discuss his upcoming book on self-actualization and his extensive work in the growing field of cognitive diversity.
Kaufman will explore "Maslow 2.0: The Hierarchy of Needs, Redefined," expanding on Abraham Maslow's work and integrating new scientific findings, including Kaufman’s own research on creativity, love, personality, and well-being.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. Feel free to contact Kim Vargas (kim.vargas@bridges.edu) with any questions.
Dr. Kaufman, author or editor of such influential works as Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined; Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind; and Twice Exceptional: Supporting and Educating Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties, will discuss his upcoming book on self-actualization and his extensive work in the growing field of cognitive diversity.
Kaufman will explore "Maslow 2.0: The Hierarchy of Needs, Redefined," expanding on Abraham Maslow's work and integrating new scientific findings, including Kaufman’s own research on creativity, love, personality, and well-being.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. Feel free to contact Kim Vargas (kim.vargas@bridges.edu) with any questions.
The Bridges 2e Center for Research and Professional Development hosted the Study with the Masters Institute on July 21-26, 2019, at Bridges Academy in Studio City, CA.
Leading experts in the field presented, including Jann Leppien, expert in advanced curriculum and innovative technology; Rachel McAnallen, expert in making math fun, accessible, and conceptual; Susannah Richards, well-known for her work in children’s literature; Chris Wiebe, Bridges Academy high school director and co-originator of the Young Expert Program at Bridges Academy; David Wildkress, learning specialist and co-originator of the Young Expert Program at Bridges Academy; Rose Blucher, former director of the Prince Georges County, Maryland, public school program for gifted students with learning differences; Max Melby, assistant director of the Arete Academy; and Leah Brzezinski, director of Arete Academy. They joined Susan Baum, director of the 2e Center, and Hank Nicols, dean of Bridges Graduate School for Cognitive Diversity in Education, for a week of intense learning.
Participants spent six days learning from experts in the 2e field through keynote addresses, courses, and workshops across three focus areas:
•Leadership for 2e-friendly schools
•Meaningful curriculum and instruction
•Understanding the complex 2e mind
They ended each day by attending a daily advanced group seminar with the “Master” of their choice.
Leading experts in the field presented, including Jann Leppien, expert in advanced curriculum and innovative technology; Rachel McAnallen, expert in making math fun, accessible, and conceptual; Susannah Richards, well-known for her work in children’s literature; Chris Wiebe, Bridges Academy high school director and co-originator of the Young Expert Program at Bridges Academy; David Wildkress, learning specialist and co-originator of the Young Expert Program at Bridges Academy; Rose Blucher, former director of the Prince Georges County, Maryland, public school program for gifted students with learning differences; Max Melby, assistant director of the Arete Academy; and Leah Brzezinski, director of Arete Academy. They joined Susan Baum, director of the 2e Center, and Hank Nicols, dean of Bridges Graduate School for Cognitive Diversity in Education, for a week of intense learning.
Participants spent six days learning from experts in the 2e field through keynote addresses, courses, and workshops across three focus areas:
•Leadership for 2e-friendly schools
•Meaningful curriculum and instruction
•Understanding the complex 2e mind
They ended each day by attending a daily advanced group seminar with the “Master” of their choice.
2019 2e Center Symposium
The 2e Center for Research and Professional Development's most recent symposium was held on October 11-13, 2019, in Los Angeles.
