Renowned cognitive scientist to share groundbreaking insights at OU
Oakland University is pleased to welcome one of the world's leading cognitive scientists to present an overview of his groundbreaking work during the 2012 Varner Vitality Lecture.
Steven Pinker – named among Newsweek's "100 Americans for the Next Century" and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World – seeks to answer some of the most challenging questions about the human mind.
Known for his verve, wit and his profound ideas, Pinker is known for his ability to share his work in ways that are easily accessible to general readers and listeners. He often incorporates references to pop culture, for example, to help non-specialists understand the science behind human thought and action.
Pinker's books include "The Blank Slate" and "How The Mind Works," both best sellers and both finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. His acclaimed language series includes "The Language Instinct," "Words and Rules" and "The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature."
In addition to serving as Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, Pinker has taught at Stanford University and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The Varner Vitality Lecture, set for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Oakland Center Banquet Rooms ion the campus of Oakland University. Seating is limited. Interactive and printable campus maps are available at oakland.edu/map. Those wishing to RSVP can do so by e-mailing to aaevents@oakland.edu.
The Varner Vitality Lecture Series recognizes the vast contributions to education of Oakland University's first chancellor, Durwood (Woody) Varner, whose vision of excellence guides Oakland as it grows into a comprehensive national university offering a full range of graduate and undergraduate programs.
Steven Pinker – highly lauded by numerous publications including Newsweek and TIME – seeks to answer some of the most challenging questions about the human mind.
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