This course introduces students to cutting-edge scientific research on learning and cognitive adaptability. We will discuss how to develop “smart” goals, reduce cognitive biases, cultivate a growth mindset, and improve self-regulation to become a more effective learner. These learning strategies are essential for maximizing your ability to learn effectively and efficiently, but they are not the whole story – your physical health, mental wellbeing, and social connections also affect your ability to learn, remember, create, and problem-solve. Finally, we will discuss how to thrive in...

“Interdisciplinary collaboration” is a popular term these days, but what does it mean, exactly, and what makes it successful? In this course, we will examine the nature of interdisciplinarity (such as differences between multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinarity), barriers to collaborating across disciplinary boundaries, and strategies for facilitating more effective collaborations. The course will be taught using collaborative learning techniques that allow students to shape the direction of the course and to work with the...