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Sean McGovern

Sean McGovern is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, studying molecular and cellular neurobiology and rhetoric. He is a research assistant at the Greater Good Science Center and conducts research in cognitive neuroscience.

How to Become an Emotional Grown-Up

By Sean McGovern | June 14, 2019

A new book gives concrete tips for young adults who want to succeed without hurting their mental health.

A new book from the GGSC

What if we didn't take good things for granted, and recognized all the kindness we receive from others? Learn how gratitude can lead to a better life—and a better world.

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A Thank-You to Librarians Who Make Everyone Feel Welcome

Children’s book author Yuyi Morales writes a gratitude letter to the librarian who had a big impact on her.
Podcast Episode 78: How Voting Connects Us

Why do we vote? We explore the science behind what drives us to the polls, and the benefits we reap for ourselves and communities when we cast our ballots.