AUTHOR TALK EVENT - “THINK DIFFERENTLY, ACT DIFFERENTLY – THE KEY TO SHIFTING MINDSETS”
This event hosted by TDTU INSPiRE Library aims to inspire and help students explore new perspectives on thinking and personal growth. Drawing from the personal journey of a scientist, educator, and education administrator – Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh – the program offers honest, relatable, and motivational stories to help you reflect on your own path and actively shift your mindset.
About the speaker:
Professor Truong Nguyen Thanh is a scientist, educator, and education leader. He served as a professor at the University of Utah, USA (1992–2022) and was honored as one of America’s Outstanding Young Scientists in 1993. He also served as Director of Scientific Research and Founder of the iVANet – Global Vietnamese Intellectual Network.
With nearly 200 scientific publications, two international patents, and significant contributions to education, he is also the author of several popular books, including “Cha Voi” and his latest release, “Think Differently, Act Differently – The Key to Shifting Mindsets.”
Event details:
- Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2025 (Check-in from 8:30 AM)
- Venue: Hall 10F
- Registration link: https://forms.gle/BeXuCCJTY5WVKhob9
- Registration deadline: Until April 23, 2025
Program highlights:
- Inspiring personal journey: From a prestigious professor to entrepreneurial failures, Prof. Truong Nguyen Thanh will share what lies behind success and how he courageously started over.
- Scientific analysis of thinking: The speaker will present foundational knowledge from psychology and neuroscience to help young people understand how thought processes are formed and function, enabling them to self-regulate for improved academic and career outcomes.
- Introduction to the “Think Differently, Act Differently” method: How can we break fixed mindsets and expand creativity and bold action? The speaker will introduce simple yet profound thinking tools for personal growth.
- Creative thinking in the digital era: Explore how technology and AI are reshaping the way young people think, feel, and develop their skills.
- Interactive Q&A: Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Prof. Truong Nguyen Thanh on topics such as academic struggles, career development, emotional intelligence, and building personal resilience in a fast-changing world.
