Achieving goals: The science behind self-control

Please note that the time for the event ​has been updated to 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Humans are the only species known to set long-term goals, so why are we so bad at sticking to them? UO professor of psychology and co-director of the Center for Translational Neuroscience, Elliot Berkman, joins the UOAA for our latest online lecture on the science of self-control.  

Professor Berkman will share his research in psychology and neuroscience, exploring how we succeed in our goals, why we sometimes fail, and the intriguing neuroscience of habits. This session promises to offer valuable insights into the mechanisms of self-control and goal setting. 

Set yourself the goal of attending this fascinating event and discover more about the cutting-edge research happening at the University of Oregon! 

 Registration

This event is free, but registration via Zoom is required.

Attendees will receive a reminder email about the event directly from Zoom.

We encourage attendees to submit questions when registering for this discussion to ensure a more personalized and engaging experience.

Meet Our Speaker

Eliot Berkman, Ph.D., UO Professor of Psychology

Elliot Berkman, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon, co-director of the Center for Translational Neuroscience, faculty in the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, and divisional associate dean for the natural sciences. He studies the motivational and cognitive factors that contribute to success and failure at health goals such as cigarette smoking cessation and dieting. His work adopts a translational neuroscience approach by using knowledge of brain function, structure, and connectivity to design and improve interventions on health behavior and well-being. Check out his blog, The Motivated Brain, on Psychology Today. 

 Questions?

Email Shannon Rose-Peterson or call the UO Alumni Association at 800-245-ALUM.