This week, PRYDE moderated a panel of four young people who took part in The Contribution Project at Lincoln High School! These young men spoke about using Contribution Project funds to expand rigorous educational opportunities for students of color in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Facilitated by undergraduate PRYDE Scholars, all students in the New Roots class of 2027 will take part in the Youth Investigators Program, an interactive workbook curriculum aimed at equipping teens with social science research skills.

McNair Scholars, largely undergraduates who are underrepresented in the academe, demonstrate strong potential for independent scholarship; Oore is no exception.

At its core, 4-H is an explosion of childhood. It honors the joy of youth while attempting to equip kids with real, tangible tools to succeed. And those tools might be shaped like cupcakes or paintbrushes or sewing needles, but they give kids a purpose, something to be proud of.

While PRYDE’s 2024 Youth Investigators in Action Summit was undoubtedly important for these high school researchers, the Summit had a similar impact on Lucas Li, Justus Jenkins, and Ayushi Kapoor: three undergraduate and graduate student members of the Summit team, responsible for organizing and facilitating the three-day event. 

Although challenging at times, conducting youth participatory action research is extremely important for youth development, relationship building, and research outcomes.