India Workshop (Feb–Mar 2026): Rethinking Behavioral Change

The Science of Learning Workshop: Bridging Education, Health, and Behavioral Change convened experts across disciplines to rethink how behavioral interventions are designed and implemented in India.

The workshop challenged traditional models (e.g., information-based or incentive-driven approaches) and introduced a Cultural Ecology of Health and Education Framework.

Core Focus

  • Integrating cognitive science, public health, and education 

  • Designing culturally grounded behavioral interventions 

  • Moving beyond “nudge” and deficit-based models 

Workshop Objectives

  • Identify gaps between science of learning and current practice 

  • Develop equitable, scalable behavioral change strategies 

  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration 

  • Co-design actionable interventions 

Participants

Educators, public health experts, policymakers, cognitive scientists, technologists, and community practitioners