Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity
| Abbreviation | SfNC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2015 |
| Founder | Adam Green; David Beversdorf; Rex Jung |
| Type | Learned society |
| Purpose | Research on the neuroscience of creativity |
Region | International |
President | Indre Viskontas |
President-elect | Roger Beaty |
Main organ | Creativity Research Journal |
Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (SfNC) is an international scientific society devoted to advancing research on the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying creativity. Established in 2015, the society promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among neuroscientists, psychologists, educators, artists, and practitioners working in fields related to creative cognition and creative practice. SfNC supports research dissemination through conferences, publications, and community initiatives, and is supported in part by the National Science Foundation.
History
SfNC was founded in 2015 by cognitive neuroscientists Adam Green,[1] David Beversdorf,[2] and Rex Jung. Since its founding, SfNC has expanded to include members from more than 30 countries. The society’s leadership has included several prominent scholars in creativity and neuroscience. Past presidents include David Beversdorf, Adam Green, and Evangelia Chrysikou. As of 2025, the president is Indre Viskontas,[3] with Roger Beaty serving as president-elect.[4]
Activities
SfNC organizes an annual conference that brings together researchers to present and discuss empirical work on the neuroscience of creativity. The meetings typically include keynote lectures, symposia, poster sessions, and opportunities for collaboration among scholars from diverse disciplines.[5][6]
The Society also sponsors special issues, symposia, and publications through its official journal, the Creativity Research Journal, which publishes peer-reviewed research on creativity, innovation, and related cognitive processes.[7][8]
References
- ^ Weir, Kirsten. "The science behind creativity". Apa.org.
- ^ "Two Cerebellum-Related Tests Could Improve Autism Treatments | Psychology Today". Psychologytoday.com.
- ^ "Prof. Indrė Viskontas: The Neuroscience of Music Connects My Two Professional Passions". Vilniaus universitetas.
- ^ "About". The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity.
- ^ Green, Adam E.; Beversdorf, David Q.; Kraemer, David J.; Chrysikou, Evangelia G. (January 2017). "Conference: Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity". NSF Award. 16 (1651187): 51187.
- ^ "JIN Celebrates Creativity in Neuroscience as Proud Sponsor of SfNC 2025 Awards in Paris". IMR Press.
- ^ "Special Issue: Neuroscience of Creativity". Creativity Research Journal. 2023. doi:10.1080/10400419.2023.2235201.
- ^ "Neural and Cognitive Foundations of Creativity". Creativity Research Journal. 2022. doi:10.1080/10400419.2022.2030916.