Davis Lecture: The Science of Living Well with Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

4:00 PM-5:30 PM

What does it mean to live a life well lived? Drexel University’s inaugural Davis Endowed Lecture features psychologist, professor and best-selling author Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, who will present the latest advances in the science of well-being and self-actualization.

Dr. Kaufman, a professor of psychology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential, is among the most cited scientists in the world for his research on intelligence and creativity.

Join Dr. Kaufman as he explores the essential human needs necessary to grow and flourish. Kaufman will focus on the mindset that is essential for self-empowerment, the trait that is most related to human creativity, the latest science of unconditional love, and implications for democracy and society around the world. He will motivate our audience to consider their own personal journey to satisfy the fundamental needs of human existence toward a life well lived.

Event Details
https://drexel.edu/coas/news-events/davis-lecture

RSVP Opens September 22, 2025

About the Davis Lecture
The Dr. Francis K. Davis Endowed Lecture was established by a generous alumnus in honor of a beloved and inspiring member of the Drexel faculty, Dr. Francis K. Davis. The lecture bridges the gap between the arts and sciences by emphasizing the vital role of creativity in scientific inquiry and discovery.

Contact Information

Lauren Rose, Director of Marketing/Communications, College of Arts and Sciences
lkr@drexel.edu