The Science of HappinessAmong his many quotable thoughts, Jonathan Swift said…. ""The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman... and therein he opened a door for all “doctors” whether of medicine, philosophy or the sciences to have a role in understanding or seeking to explain happiness. The taste, smell and sight of good food, the joy from hearing an appreciated piece of music, the satisfaction from volunteering and giving back to one’s community, the excitement of new discovery and learning, and the contentment from being with family and friends….. Are these all simply rises and falls in serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain; is happiness something gained from others or to successfully pursued through our own efforts?""The pursuit of happiness and its understanding will be enhanced by the pageantry and traditions of Trinity Week, the opportunity to renew friendships between College and its communities and a series of events to appeal to every sense and every desire to know more about the different sciences and expressions of happiness.