Carol Dweck

Carol Dweck is a distinguished psychologist and a leading researcher in the field of motivation, particularly recognized for her groundbreaking work on mindsets. After completing her Ph.D. in Psychology from Yale University in 1972, Carol Dweck embarked on a distinguished academic career, building upon her earlier B.A. in Psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University, earned in 1967.

Dr. Dweck’s academic trajectory continued to prominent institutions. She served as a Professor at Harvard’s Laboratory of Human Development in 1981, before returning to the University of Illinois in 1985. In 1989, she joined the faculty at Columbia University.

Since 2004, she has held the esteemed position of Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, complemented by a courtesy professorship in Education. Her extensive research spans developmental psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology, investigating how self-conceptions critically impact motivation, self-regulation, achievement, and interpersonal dynamics. Her profound contributions to psychology have garnered numerous significant accolades. In recognition of her scientific work, Dr.

Most recently, Dr. Dweck was honored with the prestigious Yidan Prize for Education Research in 2017, an award that included substantial funding to advance her vital work on mindsets. She also received the APS Mentor Award in 2019 and was named an APS William James Fellow in 2020. Carol Dweck’s ongoing research continues to explore the profound impact of mindsets, shaping understanding of individual development, resilience, and societal contributions across the globe.