Clay Routledge | The Psychology of Progress and Flourishing

Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth

Join us as Clay Routledge presents, "The Psychology of Progress and Flourishing."

Beckwith Recital Hall

Human Progress and Flourishing Workshops

We invite internationally renowned scholars and speakers from across the country to present research and engage in discussion. The series focuses on solutions and policies that contribute to opportunity, innovation, & individual and societal flourishing.

Clay Routledge presents "The Psychology of Progress and Flourishing" in the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public. The workshop format includes a 40-minute presentation followed by audience Q&amp;A. After the presentation, light food and refreshments will be served in the Challey School of Music Atrium.Who is Clay Routledge?Clay Routledge, PhD, is the Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute. He is also co-editor of Profectus, an online magazine dedicated to human progress and flourishing. As a leading expert in existential psychology, Clay’s work focuses on helping people reach their full potential and build meaningful lives.Clay is a highly cited researcher who has published more than 100 scholarly papers, co-edited three academic books, authored three books, and received numerous awards for his research and mentorship. As a public intellectual, Clay has authored dozens of articles for popular outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Fortune, The Hill, and Harvard Business Review.His work has been covered by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, CBS News, ABC News, BBC News, CNN, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Vox, National Geographic, HGTV, Men’s Health, Wired, Forbes, Oprah Daily, Shondaland, Discover Magazine, Reason Magazine, and many others. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and podcasts such as NBC Today, Hidden Brain, Science Friday, Cheddar News, and NPR Morning Edition. He has also appeared in a number of documentary programs including The Overview from NBC Peacock, The Benefits of Being Nostalgic from BBC Reel, Cursed Films from Shudder, and The Well from Big Think.He is the author of the book, Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life (2023), and he wrote the TED-Ed documentary short film, Why do We Feel Nostalgia?What is the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop?The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites internationally renowned scholars and speakers from across the country to present research and engage in discussion with the community. The series focuses on solutions and policies that contribute to opportunity, innovation, and individual and societal flourishing. The workshop is available as a one-credit course (BUSN 491/690) for undergraduate and graduate students. You do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these events.Register for the event:We encourage guests to register for our events through Eventbrite (in-person attendance) and Zoom (virtual attendance). While registration to attend the event in person is not required, it is appreciated. Links provided below:<ul><li>RSVP here on Eventbrite to Attend In Person</li><li><a href="https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kbXB9TXJTIS0Y2dNdIhuww" title="https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kbXB9TXJTIS0Y2dNdIhuww" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP here, to Attend Virtually</a></li></ul>