As a supplement to their immersive learning experience working on faculty research projects, students in this course will engage with actors and ideas from across the youth development research and practice communities, learn about research methods and dissemination to various audiences, and begin to see the world from a translational research perspective.

Outcome 1
Students will appreciate the role of translational research within the field of youth development.

Outcome 2
Students will synthesize research literature.

Outcome 3
Students will be able to communicate findings to practitioner audiences.

Outcome 4
Students will reflect on and evaluate their research lab experiences.