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Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. As an expert in human cognition and happiness science, she created Yale's most popular course—'Psychology and the Good Life'—which has been adapted into a global Coursera program with 3.3M+ participants. She further amplifies her research through the award-winning podcast The Happiness Lab, exceeding 100 million downloads.
Her work examines cognitive biases, decision-making flaws, and evidence-based well-being strategies. Research themes include:
- Practical applications of behavioral science for happiness
- Social connections and vulnerability
- Work-life balance and productivity
- Emotional resilience and stress management
Honors include:
- TIME's 'Leading Campus Celebrity'
- Popular Science's 'Brilliant 10'
- Teaching awards from Yale and the American Psychological Association
As Head of Silliman College, she guides undergraduate development while maintaining active research and public scholarship.
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