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Dedicated to fostering basic & applied research on affect and emotion defined across a diversity of fields. See our website for #AffectScience2025 details!
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January 6, 2026 at 10:48 PM
December 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A full obituary for Dr. Ekman will appear in the December issue of Affective Science, and we'll keep the community informed of opportunities to honor Dr. Ekman's legacy.

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The Passing of Dr. Paul Ekman
Dr. Paul Ekman, pioneer of emotion science and creator of FACS, has passed away at 91. Read his memorial and share reflections on his life and legacy.
www.paulekman.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:21 AM
He was also a beloved mentor and friend. The Society for Affective Science joins together in honoring Dr. Ekman's life, work, and impact on the field, and our hearts go out to his children, Eve and Tom... (3)
The Passing of Dr. Paul Ekman
Dr. Paul Ekman, pioneer of emotion science and creator of FACS, has passed away at 91. Read his memorial and share reflections on his life and legacy.
www.paulekman.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
and his fierce advocacy for those findings' implications for the mechanisms of emotion itself, arguably launched the field of affective science. His theorizing about the nature of emotion was rich and complex as well as controversial, providing a foundation for decades of high-impact research...(2)
The Passing of Dr. Paul Ekman
Dr. Paul Ekman, pioneer of emotion science and creator of FACS, has passed away at 91. Read his memorial and share reflections on his life and legacy.
www.paulekman.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM