PRYDE Scholars
PRYDE Scholars from the 2019 and 2021 alumni cohorts.
“The ability to work hands-on for different projects made me feel like my time was truly being put towards something effective and important. The program allowed me to have an impact on the larger New York State community while I was still an undergraduate student.”
The Experience
In the Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement (PRYDE), social and behavioral scientists investigate youth development by partnering with 4-H programs all over New York State. The aim of PRYDE is to develop new and innovative interventions that will benefit youth in 4-H and, ultimately, their communities. Our current scholars are listed here.
PRYDE Scholars, chosen as rising juniors, are interested in learning about how interventions to help young people are developed through research-practice partnerships. PRYDE Scholars will have the opportunity to
Engage with Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement (PRYDE) faculty members in research on issues that are essential to understanding youth development;
Learn how findings from basic research on youth development can be applied to addressing real world concerns;
Receive a stipend each semester and be able to apply for funding for summer research and conferences;
Take part in a seminar on research methods and professional development;
And, by working with 4-H programs, effect positive change in the lives of youth in New York State and beyond.
Benefits of becoming a pryde scholar:
Form personal relationships, receive mentorship, and develop a professional network of other students, faculty researchers, and youth development practitioners from around NYS
Become part of a tight-knit cohort with other PRYDE Scholars and access professional development opportunities (alumni networking, graduate school application workshops, PRYDE social events etc.)
Training and hands on experience with youth program development, implementation, and evaluation
Travel to engage in community youth development projects within a variety of educational settings (classrooms, after-school clubs)
Hone leadership, communication, collaboration, and critical assessment skills applicable to any career trajectory
To hear about the program experience from the perspective of current PRYDE Scholars, listen to this podcast episode where students reflect on their growth as translational researchers through community engagement and laboratory work.
PRYDE scholars at the State Fair, 2017
Become a PRYDE Scholar!
Each spring, sophomores in the College of Human Ecology are invited to apply to for the PRYDE Scholars Cohort experience. Selection for the Scholars Program is based upon responses to the essay questions in the application, recommendation letters, resume/CV, and academic achievement.
Interested in applying? Please visit our applications page.
Alumni Cohorts
Class of 2023
From left to right: Abby Morales, Lydia Tesfaye, Liam Ordonez, Abigail Boatmun, Marisa Radulescu, and Aliza Saunders. Not pictured - Euna Carpenter and Rohit Agrawal
Class of 2022
From left to right: Sofia Urquiola, Audry Hong, Lucy Xin, Jessica Feldman, Diana Park, Kaitlyn Cisz, and Anita On. Not pictured - Khaliq Jolly
Class of 2021
From left to right: Judy Liu, Kyle Muna, Jessica Lindenstraus, Nitori Henderson, Carley Robinson, and Isabella Lombardo
Class of 2020
From left to right: Gabrielle Kubi, Morgan Chadwick, Julia Bujno, Adjoa Fosuhema-Kordie, Neha Kaul, and Nahisha Alabre. Not pictured - Patrick Crossen
Class of 2019
From left to right: Elena Gupta, Lily McGovern, Carumey Stevens, Lucy Fan, Rebecca Li, and Delaney Ding.
Class of 2018
Seated, from left to right: Rosario Majano, Vanessa Esperanza, Julia Lesnick, Emily Rosenthal, Greta Sloan, Saige Connor, and Monica Wassel.