Jay Van Bavel is a Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at New York University, an affiliate at the Stern School of Business in Management and Organizations, and Director of the Social Identity & Morality Lab.
From neurons to social networks, Jay’s research examines how collective concerns—group identities, moral values, and political beliefs—shape the mind, brain, and behavior. His work addresses issues of group identity, social motivation, cooperation, implicit bias, moral judgment, decision-making, and social media.
Jay has published over 100 academic publications and co-authors a mentoring column, called Letters to Young Scientists, for Science Magazine. He has given talks at dozens of the Psychology Departments and Business Schools, as well as academic conferences, professional events, and non-academic organizations (including the World Science Festival). His research has received several awards, including the Young Investigator Award for distinguished contributions in social neuroscience from the Society for Social Neuroscience.
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What topics does Jay Van Bavel specialise in?
Jay Van Bavel specialises in talking about group identity, moral judgment, social motivation and more.
What is Jay Van Bavel's speaking style like?
Jay delivers insightful presentations that bridge psychology and social dynamics, engaging audiences with clarity and depth. His expertise fosters meaningful discussions on identity, morality, and decision-making. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Jay Van Bavel offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Jay Van Bavel offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.