The Genius of Dogs

Dogs have an astounding ability to read our gestures and understand our words, often seeming to know exactly what we're thinking. But exactly how smart is man's best friend? Join Hot Science - Cool Talks for a conversation with , whose research focuses on understanding and explaining canine cognition. Dr. Hare will share the inside scoop on how the dog brain works and how to use his research to raise a great dog yourself. Dr. Hare will be signing copies of his new book, after the talk! to be displayed before the talk.

Dr. Brian Hare is a professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and a member of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and founded the Duke Canine Cognition Center and the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. Dr. Hare's recent research dives into the minds of working dog puppies to discover what factors influence their cognitive and emotional development. Dr. Hare has co-authored three books with his wife, Vanessa Woods. Their works include the New York Times bestseller The Genius of Dogs, the international bestseller Survival of the Friendliest, and their latest, Puppy Kindergarten, which will be released in August 2024.

Arrive early and explore Cool Activities from 5:30 - 6:40! The following organizations will share exciting hands-on activities related to dogs, psychology, and more! List of activities coming soon! At the end of the talk, we will have a raffle with some amazing prizes for attendees including Dr. Hare's brand new book, Puppy Kindergarten.

About Hot Science - Cool Talks

provides a front-row seat to world-class research. Presented by the Environmental Science Institute (ESI) this nationally recognized series allows leading researchers from The University of Texas and other prominent universities to share their passion for science, technology, engineering, and math with the general public. Events are held six times a year.

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