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NSCA member and ASU Sanford School director Stephen Russell was named a 2026 Fellow by the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, recognizing his sustained contributions to the study of human development.

A new article from The Guardian focuses on NSCA member Candice Odgers’ research on adolescent development and digital technology, discusses the new U.K. social media ban, and dives into the big issues driving declines in adolescent mental health. “All this energy could be going into building things versus banning things,” says Odgers.

In a new TED Talk, NSCA member Candice Odgers breaks down what the research says about how social media affects adolescents and offers reasons why banning social media completely may be doing more harm than good to our young people.

NSCA member and Cornell University Professor Anthony Burrow’s research on the importance of contributing and finding purpose during adolescence was highlighted in a recent long-form Carolina Alumni Review article.

In this webinar, hosted with Spring Point Partners, NSCA member Candice Odgers explored the real risks and benefits of digital technology use during adolescence, and discussed how we can support young people to develop the skills they need to successfully navigate new and existing technology throughout their lives.