Askwith Education Forum Future of Education: Human Development and Psychology – The Long View Panelists from the fields of neuroscience, media and technology, and adolescent development will discuss how far the field of human development has come, and where it could — and should — be going in the future. Posted March 4, 2020 By News editor Where has the field of human development been? Where is it now? Where is it going? Where should it go? Panelists will reflect on the ideas that have been central to their respective areas of the field — including neuroscience, media and technology, and adolescent development — and how ideas have evolved. Speakers will also share their concerns about the future of human development as well as their hopes for how the field might make greater contributions to both our understanding of child and adult development and our efforts to improve education.Moderator:Senior Lecturer Richard WeissbourdPanelists:Katie DavisAssociate Professor University of Washington Information SchoolCharles NelsonProfessor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience; Professor of Education, Harvard UniversityNancy HillCharles Bigelow Pfessor of Education, HGSEMarcelo Suarez-OrozcoWasserman Dean and Distinguished Professor of Education, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information StudiesKathleen McCartneyPresident, Smith CollegeWilliam DamonProfessor of Education, Stanford UniversityAbout the Future of Education series:The Future of Education is HGSE’s Centennial discussion series, meant to explore less-visible ideas and solutions, share new knowledge, and foster constructive conversation about the most important issues in education. Throughout 2020, these convenings will dig deep into critical topics and big-picture ideas, with scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders from across and beyond the education sector. Askwith Education Forum Bringing innovators and influential leaders to the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Askwith Education Forum Future of Education: Leading for Equity Leaders from three large and diverse public school districts share their insights about leading for racial equity. Askwith Education Forum Future of Education: Global Voices — to Create Welcoming Communities A discussion about the interconnected challenges of listening, belonging, and collective responsibility when it comes to educating and nurturing young people today. Askwith Education Forum Future of Education: A New Vision for Higher Education in Indigenous Communities An essential conversation with five indigenous scholars and education leaders as we search to bolster and secure the future of higher education for indigenous communities and deliver on the promise of education