Greg Feist

Greg Feist is a prominent figure in the field of psychology, particularly known for his research on the psychology of creativity and the psychology of science.

He authored the award-winning book 'THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SCIENCE AND THE ORIGINS OF THE SCIENTIFIC MIND,' which received the prestigious William James Book Award in 2007 from the American Psychological Association.

Greg Feist is the founding President of the International Society of the Psychology of Science & Technology (ISPST) and served as the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psychology of Science & Technology.

In addition, he has been actively involved in various leadership roles, including serving as the President of Division 10 (Society of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts) of the APA.

He has co-authored textbooks such as 'PSYCHOLOGY: PERSPECTIVES AND CONNECTIONS' and 'THEORIES OF PERSONALITY,' as well as edited the Handbook of the Psychology of Science.

Greg Feist's academic journey includes studying Psychology for his BA at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and obtaining a PhD in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.

With a rich background as an Associate Professor at San Jose State University and the College of William and Mary, he currently holds the position of Professor at San Jose State University.