Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity
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| Abbreviation | SfNC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2015 |
| Founder | Adam Green; David Beversdorf; Rex Jung |
| Type | Learned society |
| Purpose | Research on the neuroscience of creativity |
Region served | 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.
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]
