Piano Prodigy Jude Kofie to Headline Project Harmony’s 30th Anniversary Gala
6 days ago
United States Carol Dweck is a distinguished psychologist and a leading researcher in the field of motivation, particularly recognized for her groundbreaking work on mindsets.
A growth mindset encourages the appreciation of these differences, leading to a richer, more comprehensive approach to achieving shared goals.
Carol S. Dweck is a leading researcher in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford.
The new psychology of success. Life-changing research by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
Carol is a professor of psychology at Stanford University. Her work spans developmental psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology.
Carol Dweck's Mindset shows that shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset can have transformative effects on personal and professional life.
Our research shows that mindsets play a critical role in whether students relish challenges, thrive on struggles, and persevere in the face of setbacks.
Carol Dweck studies human motivation. She spends her days diving into why people succeed (or don't) and what's within our control to foster success. Her theory ...
Dweck is best known for her research on mindsets and how a growth mindset allows us to obtain greater success than a fixed mindset. She was inspired to pursue ...
Carol Dweck & Angela Duckworth: Individual & Organizational Mindset | 2022 Future of Work Conference.
Carol Susan Dweck, born on October 17, 1946, in New York, developed an early interest in the factors influencing achievement and self-perception. This fascination was partly sparked by her childhood experience in a sixth-grade classroom where students were seated and assigned responsibilities based on their IQ scores. This environment led her to avoid challenges to protect her reputation as an intelligent student, a personal observation that would later inform her influential theories. She pursued her academic career at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology in 1967. Dweck then continued her studies at Yale University, completing her Ph.D. in Psychology in 1972 with a thesis titled “The Role of Expectations and Attributions in the Alleviation of Learned Helplessness in a Problem-Solving Situation.”
After obtaining her Ph.D., Dr. Dweck embarked on a prominent academic career, holding faculty positions at several esteemed institutions. She joined the University of Illinois faculty, eventually becoming an associate professor. Her expertise led her to Harvard’s Laboratory of Human Development in 1981, followed by a return to the University of Illinois in 1985. In 1989, she moved to Columbia University, and since 2004, she has served as the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, with a courtesy professorship in Education. Her research significantly bridges developmental psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology, focusing on how self-conceptions impact motivation, self-regulation, achievement, and interpersonal dynamics.
Dr. Dweck’s most notable contribution is her work on implicit theories of intelligence, famously distinguishing between fixed and growth mindsets, a concept she popularized in her 2006 book, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” She has been recognized with numerous accolades for her scientific contributions, including the E. L. Thorndike Award in 2009, election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2012, and the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award in 2013. In 2017, she received the prestigious Yidan Prize for Education Research, which included substantial funding to further her work. Her ongoing research continues to explore the profound impact of mindsets on individual development and societal contributions.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
