Carl Talks

Insights for Wellbeing & Resilience from the Science of Positive Emotions
with Barbara Fredrickson ’86

Thursday, January 22, 2026
2 p.m. Central Time
via Zoom

Barbara Fredrickson ’86 is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of PositivityLove 2.0, and Positive Emotions. Among the most highly cited scientists worldwide, Barbara was honored in 2017 with the Tang Prize for Achievements in Psychology to recognize exceptional career contributions to the well-being of humanity.

Barbara Fredrickson