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The Impact of Civic Engagement on Exploration and Risk Taking

October 10, 2024

In the third discussion of our 2024 symposium, science journalist Lydia Denworth talked with Natasha Duell, assistant professor of Psychology and Child Development at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, LaJuan Allen, director of Vote16USA, and Audrey Rothenberg, a senior at Culver City High School and volunteer at Vote16 Culver City about how civic engagement can support the need to explore and take positive risks during adolescence.

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The Impact of Civic Engagement on Belonging

September 27, 2024

In the second discussion of our 2024 brian development symposium, science journalist Lydia Denworth spoke with Veronica Terriquez, PhD, MEd, professor at UCLA, Jose Salvador Orellana, executive director and co-founder of LOUD for Tomorrow, and Jessa Bayudan, volunteer and alumni of LOUD for Tomorrow, about the importance of creating spaces for diverse communities where adolescents feel they belong and are empowered to become agents of change.

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The Impact of Civic Engagement on Identity Development

September 19, 2024

In the first discussion at our 2024 Adolescent Brain Development Symposium, science journalist Lydia Denworth spoke with Eva Telzer, associate professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Cheyenne Brady, associate director of youth programs at the Center for Native American Youth, and Jenna Makes Good, a fellow within the Center for Native American Youth, about the importance of helping young people develop their identity through culturally informed civic engagement organizations and opportunities.

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Student Solutions for Better Sleep: Shark Tank Innovations

August 15, 2024

At the 2024 Summer Research Boot Camp, high school students came together to learn what makes the adolescent brain so unique. One topic investigated was why sleep is crucial to healthy brain development. Hear from the students as they explore solutions for better sleep.

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Equipping Adolescents with Insights into Adolescent Brain Development

August 8, 2024

Students who attended the 2024 UCLA Summer Research Boot Camp share what they learned about their brain development and how this information can foster spaces, policies, and relationships that better support the needs of youth.

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Fostering Belonging Through Developmental Relationships

March 28, 2024

National Scientific Council on Adolescence member Joanna Williams, Senior Director of Research at Search Institute, talked about what it means to belong, why it matters in education, and how adults can help students feel a sense of belonging at school.

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How We Can Support Youth to Learn What They Need to Build Healthy Relationships

February 27, 2024

Digital Content Contributor Allyson Nesmith summarizes suggestions from our third Love in Adolescence webinar, about how adults can help youth learn about healthy romantic relationships.

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UCLA CDA 2023 Year-end Review

December 5, 2023

As 2023 winds to a close, we are taking a moment to look back at the highlights of another busy year here at the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent.

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Helping Youth Cultivate their Sense of Purpose

November 15, 2023

What does it mean to have a purpose? And how can we help young people cultivate their sense of purpose during adolescence? These were questions tackled during our recent webinar, “Cultivating Purpose in Adolescence.”

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Supporting Youth Mental Health with Dr. Rhonda Boyd

September 25, 2023

UCLA CDA’s Allyson Nesmith talks with NSCA member Rhonda Boyd, PhD, about how adults can support youth mental health and wellbeing.

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