Research in Education and Public Policy Seminar Series: David Yeager

Name: Research in Education and Public Policy Seminar Series: David Yeager
Start: 2026-10-22T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-23T06:00:00+00:00
Location: George I. Sanchez Building | Cissy McDaniel Parker Dean's Conference Room (SZB 2.624)

Thursday 22 October 2026, 12:00

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George I. Sanchez Building | Cissy McDaniel Parker Dean's Conference Room (SZB 2.624) · Directions

Thursday 22 October 2026, 12:00Venue time (Chicago)

Thursday 22 October 202612:00 · Venue time (Chicago)

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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.

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