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Biography

 

Ulrich Boser is a best-selling author, researcher, and the founder of The Learning Agency.

As an advisor, Boser has worked for many universities, foundations, and companies. His research and writings have also been influential, and his work has been featured in a variety of outlets including the front page of USA Today

In 2017, Boser wrote a book on the science of learning titled Learn Better. The book was featured in many media outlets, including Wired, Slate, Vox, Fast Company, and The Atlantic. Amazon called it “the best science book of the year.”

Earlier in his career, Boser worked as a contributing editor for U.S. News and World Report and a researcher for the newspaper Education Week. He has also been an Arthur F. Burns fellow, winner of an Education Writers Award, and appeared as a commentator on CNN, NPR, and NBC’s “Nightly News.”

Boser’s writings have appeared in a variety of publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Wired, Slate, Smithsonian, and many other publications. Boser’s examination of brain training was featured on the front page of the Outlook section of The Washington Post.

Earlier in his career, Boser wrote The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters, which Forbes called “recommended reading” and Talking Points Memo described as “both comprehensive and engaging.” He is also the author of The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Theft, which became a national bestseller and was optioned for film.

Boser’s career has also included stints as a reporter, editor, and English language instructor. He graduated from Dartmouth College with honors.

Boser’s disclosure statement is here. You can email also him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @ulrichboser. His resume is online here.