Michael Gurian

The Gurian Institute, which he co-founded, conducts research internationally, launches pilot programs and trains professionals. Michael has been called "the people's philosopher" for his ability to bring together people's ordinary lives and scientific ideas.

As a philosopher, he has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into homes, workplaces, schools and public policy. A number of his ground-breaking books, including THE WONDER OF BOYS, BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY! and THE WONDER OF GIRLS have sparked national debate. His newest work on the adult mind, WHAT COULD HE BE THINKING? (September, 2003) provides a neuro-biological framework by which to understand men, work, and relationships with women.

Michael has served as a consultant to corporations, families, therapists, school districts, physicians and other professionals, traveling to approximately 25 cities a year to keynote at conferences. He has provided gender training at corporations such as Boeing and government agencies such as the Department of Ecology. As an educator, Michael's speaking engagements and teaching assignments have taken him throughout the world, including Harvard University, John Hopkins University, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Gonzaga University, Ankara University, and UCLA. His philosophy reflects the diverse cultures (European, Asian, Middle Eastern and American) in which he has lived, worked and studied.

Michael's work has been featured in various media, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Business Week, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, the Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, PBS, CBS News, and National Public Radio.