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Hagar Goldberg is a Sessional Instructor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia. Her work bridges Behavioural Neuroscience and Educational Neuroscience, focusing on social-emotional processes and their impact on brain development, wellbeing, and learning.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Social Affective Neuroscience, Weizmann Institute of Science (2016)
- Master's of Science, Weizmann Institute of Science (2011)
- Bachelor of Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2007)
Her research explores how social-emotional neuroscience can enhance neuroplasticity and educational outcomes. She translates neuroscience findings into practical teaching methods, emphasizing empathy, creativity, and human social-emotional perception. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations on empathy assessment, adolescent brain development, and neural correlates of creative processes.
Goldberg has taught courses such as PSYC 101 (Introduction to Biological Psychology) and PSYC 207 (Contemporary Topics in Biological Psychology), often integrating educational neuroscience frameworks. While no scientific awards or student advising details are listed, her work reflects a commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration with scientists, artists, and educators.
