From Inquiry to Impact

Bridging Research and Practice in Youth Development

This symposium sponsored by the Extension Center for Youth Development features special learning series events designed to bring together researchers, policy makers and practitioners to discuss issues in the field of youth development.

The goal is to bridge the latest research with implications for youth work practice, programs, policy and public education.

Past Learning Series Events

Dr. Christine Greenhow
MySpace, Facebook, and Youth: What Do Social Network Sites Have To Offer Youth Development?
Youth activities in social networks can have positive and educational benefits. Research is emerging.
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Dr. Nancy Deutsch
More Than Safe Spaces: Adolescent Development and Relationship Building in After-School Settings
Adult-youth relationships with emphasis on peer mentoring in youth development.
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Constance Flanagan
Youth Engagement, Social Trust, and the Future of Democracy
The Ready by 21 Initiative helps youth to be ready for college, work and life.
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Dr. Nicole LaVoi, Dr. Diane Wiese-Bjornstal and Dr. Maureen Weiss: Physical Activity as a Context for Youth Development
Researchers discussed findings from the new report “Physical Activity and Sport in the Lives of Girls” and from the First Tee Project on youth golf.
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Yusuf Burgess
Urban Youth and Nature: Changing Lives, Transforming Communities!
Insights into the need to reconnect urban youth with the outdoors.
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Karen Pittman
Aligning Proactive Policies for Youth
Changing the odds for young people so they are ready for college, work and life.
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Dr. Bernadette Sánchez
The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Mentoring Relationships
The effect of gender, age, ethnicity and culture on the dynamics of mentoring.
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Dr. Heather Weiss
Ensuring Quality across Out-of-School Programs Systems
Explore how to ensure quality across out-of-school programs and delivery systems.
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Questions or Comments?

Contact Ann Lochner at (612) 624-8190
or lochn006@umn.edu

About the Learning Series

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development, these events are planned and hosted by the Center’s Research and Evaluation Unit in partnership with the Applied Research Collaborative on Youth Development (ARCYD).

ARCYD is a network of researchers, evaluators and policy leaders dedicated to generating applied research that bridges research findings with policy solutions for youth.