On behalf of the Flourishing Research Collaboratives, I am excited to invite you and your school community to the inaugural Human Flourishing Symposium, a day-long gathering dedicated to exploring and advancing the concept of human flourishing across disciplines.
Event Details
- · Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
- · Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- · Location: University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall (Connolly Ballroom)
About the Symposium: Jointly hosted by the Flourishing Research Collaboratives (FRC) in the School of Social Work and The Headwaters Project in Health Sciences and Engineering, this event will bring together leading researchers, community leaders, faculty, students, and stakeholders to discuss how to understand and advance human flourishing. The symposium theme, "Exploring Pathways to Thriving: Shifting from Deficit to Possibility," highlights the transformative potential of reimagining how we address social challenges by moving beyond deficit-focused approaches to embrace strengths-based frameworks that foster growth, resilience, and human flourishing. This symposium invites participants to explore innovative ideas and actionable strategies that advance well-being across disciplines and communities.
The symposium will feature:
- · Inspiring Keynotes by leading experts in human flourishing and systems change.
- · Dynamic Talks & Panels featuring diverse perspectives from academia, practice, and the community.
- · Poster Presentations highlighting cutting-edge research and innovative projects.
- · Networking Opportunities to connect with peers, researchers, and community members committed to advancing human flourishing.
This event is open to faculty, students, and community members from diverse fields who are eager to explore how flourishing can positively impact their work and communities.
Why Attend?
- · Deepen your understanding of flourishing and its potential for creating meaningful change.
- · Collaborate with like-minded individuals from academia and beyond.
- · Contribute to shaping the future of flourishing research and practice.
The symposium is free and open to all, but registration is required.
We encourage faculty, staff, students, and community members across all disciplines and backgrounds to attend. Whether your work focuses on social work, education, public health, policy, psychology, business, or beyond, this event offers valuable insights and networking opportunities for everyone.