UPCOMING — e38: SPECIAL EVENT — Finding Your Path in Creativity Research
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2026
18:30-20:00 GMT (London, UK) • 1:30-3:00 pm EST (North America, Eastern)
CRN × ISSCI for World Creativity and Innovation Day
Finding Your Path in Creativity Research
We're excited to celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day with a special event hosted by the Creativity Research Network in collaboration with The International Society for the Study of Creativity and Innovation!
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Felipe Zamana and Dr. Beatrice Buentello — both recent PhD graduates — who will share their journeys through academia, the research process, and life beyond grad school, followed by an open Q&A and discussion.
This session is designed to offer an honest, grounded perspective on what it means to build a path in creativity research. All are welcome, and we especially encourage students and early-career researchers to join.
🔬 Dr. Felipe Zamana
Felipe is a lecturer, writer, speaker, and researcher specializing in creativity, education, leadership, and the future of work. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Université Paris Cité (Paris V – Sorbonne). His work aims to bridge academic knowledge and professional practice through Education. His research explores the creative processes behind knowledge-building, with a focus on how participatory dynamics connect individuals and shape creative ecosystems. He is the author of several academic publications, and a book, Taking Creativity Seriously.
🔬 Dr.Beatrice R. Buentello
She is a faculty member at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She earned her Doctorate in Educational Psychology from Baylor University in 2025. Her research focuses on creative pedagogy and creative achievement, with a particular emphasis on mixed-methods research design.
Find out more about Beatrice's work here: Website
