2026 Krost Symposium: The Science of Learning
The 2026 Krost Symposium, which takes place September 30–October 2, will focus on “The Science of Learning.” This year’s event features keynote speaker Dr. Arturo Hernandez, professor of psychology at the University of Houston, winner of the Wilhelm Bessel Research Award and a Fulbright Global Scholar award, and author of Mastery: How Learning Transforms Our Brains, Minds, and Bodies. The keynote address will take place at Jackson Auditorium on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m., and will be followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing. This event is free and open to the public. For a full listing of symposium events, refer to the schedule.
2026 Events
Wednesday, September 30
- 10 a.m. Chapel Talk with Dr. Luigi Penaranda- Metanoia
- 12 p.m. Flash Talks on Study Strategies
- 4:30 p.m. Learn Faster, Perform Better with Dr. Molly Gebrian (zoom)
- 7 p.m. Keynote with Dr. Arturo Hernandez
Thursday, October 1
- 9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion with Dr. Arturo Hernandez, Dr. Veronica Yan, McKay Bloxham, BAMC representative, Dr. Sandy Kimbrough
- 10:30 a.m. Dr. Arturo Hernandez and (BAMC Representative) meet with classes
- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch and Learn with Dr. Veronica Yan- The Science of Successful Learning
- TBD- EDUC event
- TBD- Motor Learning Speaker?
- 7 p.m. Film with McKay Bloxham and Casi Helbig
Friday, October 2
- 2:30 p.m. Anti-Masterclass with Dr. Molly Gebrian (zoom)