About the science of happy, productive brains

It’s about solid science more than it’s about Scott Crabtree. In recent decades Ph.D. researchers have been doing peer-reviewed studies of happiness and optimal brain function at universities including Harvard, University of California, and many others. For more about the scientists and their work, please see the recommended reading list.
 

About Scott Crabtree

 
Scott Crabtree is a passionate student and teacher of neuroscience, psychology, and the science of happiness. He is empowering individuals and organizations to apply findings from cutting-edge brain science to boost productivity and happiness at work. Scott’s audiences range from intimate groups of five CEOs to groups of thousands at conferences. Recent clients include Microsoft, Bose, Blizzard Entertainment, and the United Way. He often follows up large group workshops with individual coaching.

Scott previously served as a leader in game development and software engineering. He’s founded startups and worked at a variety of technology companies large and small. He resigned his position at Intel in early 2012 to pursue his passion full time: helping people apply science to be happier and more successful.

Scott holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from Vassar College.

When he is not immersed in scientific data, he loves spending time with his wife, young daughter, and mutt, especially in nature, and also enjoys playing with his band. He lives in Portland, Oregon.