Join the Greater Good Science Center’s education team in Asking Open, Authentic Questions: The Science of Curiosity, a free community meeting for educators. Together we will build listening skills and learn how to foster greater curiosity and connection in our schools and classrooms. Connect with educators from around the world and discover how practicing “deep curiosity” can help us bridge differences and connect with others, including those who may be different from us. Free! Space may be limited.

Hosted by Amy L. Eva, Ph.D., Associate Education Director at the Greater Good Science Center. Joined by special guest Scott Shigeoka, creative consultant, speaker, and the author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World.

This is the first meeting in a four-part series of online workshops around how to improve relationships and bridge differences in schools. These are free sessions and space may be limited. We encourage you to register today for as many as you’re able to join and reserve your spot!

Related Resources

Curiosity Quiz

How strong is your curiosity today? To find out—and discover ways you can strengthen it like a muscle—take this quiz curated by Scott Shigeoka, the author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World, with support from Meg Rice and the Greater Good Science Center team.

Happiness Break: A Meditation for Connecting in Polarized Times, with Scott Shigeoka

Having a curious approach to life can improve our mood, creativity and relationships. Scott Shigeoka leads a visualization exercise to help you approach someone you might disagree with with an open and curious mind.

How Curiosity Can Help Us To Overcome Disconnection

Here are four steps to practicing deep curiosity about the perspectives, stories, and humanity of others.

“When we use curiosity as a practice of connection instead of only as an intellectual exercise, the goal isn’t to know but rather to understand.”
—Scott Shigeoka