“Learning for Life: How Curiosity Shapes Well-Being” with Bia Adams
You are invited to
“Learning for Life: How Curiosity Shapes Well-Being” with Bia Adams
An Open Conversation hosted by Curt Newton
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:00PM EST
Question and answer session to follow.
Join neuropsychologist and lifelong learner Bia Adams in conversation with Curt Newton, Director of MIT OpenCourseWare, as they discuss how curiosity and continuous learning can transform personal growth and mental well-being. From neuroscience to quantum physics, Bia’s journey illustrates how open-access education empowers individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.
About the speakers
Bia Adams is a neuropsychologist and therapist. She combines knowledge and experience from psychology and medical neuroscience, as well as from less conventional domains in order to understand and help minds, bodies, machines and technology. Adams uses all of her knowledge and expertise to ensure she achieves the desired results for her clients and patients.
Curt Newton leads MIT OpenCourseWare in supporting millions of global learners and educators every year with freely shared materials from over 2,500 MIT courses. Newton joined OpenCourseWare in 2004, shortly after its launch, captivated by the promise of open education, and worked as a Publication Manager and Site Curator prior to becoming Director in 2018.
Newton is also a recognized leader in building more effective and equitable climate action through open knowledge practices and resources, at MIT and around the world, through a wide range of professional and civic engagements.