One of the major pulls for me when I applied to this program was the opportunity to turn out tangible impact—I was ready to jump right in and immediately see a purpose in our assignments—and a class essay wasn’t necessarily what I had in mind.
Read MoreNow, as I wrap up my time with PRYDE, I am so incredibly proud of how far we have come. We have laid a strong foundation, built through the goodwill and passion of so many people, and developed a network of relationships whose impact can be exponential. I can’t wait to see what PRYDE becomes as it continues to bring researchers and practitioners together to improve the lives of youth.
Read MoreWe practiced writing, presenting, and refining our ideas for various audiences. We also developed a deeper understanding of the connections that exist between the community and the university.
Read MoreI don’t know about you… but I personally struggle to pick up a research paper for leisure reading. The information in scientific literature is, of course, vital for research growth and development, but it can be challenging to read.
Read MoreI was given the unique opportunity to connect with practitioners and speak about my research to a variety of audiences.
Read MoreIf our research team hadn't connected with practitioners, we'd never have been able to provide Pioneer as an evidence-based tool to improve youth engagement in 4-H programs.
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