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Ellen Langer is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Harvard University and a Senior Fellow at the Center for Humanistic Management, Gabelli School of Business. She is a renowned social psychologist, recognized as the 'mother of mindfulness.' Her work focuses on mindfulness, the illusion of control, mindful aging, stress, decision-making, and health. Dr. Langer has authored eleven books, including Mindfulness and The Power of Mindful Learning, and over two hundred research articles.
Education details are not explicitly provided, but she earned a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her research explores mindfulness applications in aging, health, and decision-making, challenging traditional views of control and its psychological impacts.
- Awards:
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Three Distinguished Scientist Awards
- World Congress Award
- NYU Alumni Achievement Award
- Staats Award for Unifying Psychology
Dr. Langer advises the LPO area in mindful leadership research and teaching. She founded the Langer Mindfulness Institute, a hub for mindfulness research and practice. Beyond academia, she is an exhibiting visual artist and a sought-after speaker at global events.
