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Ron Dahl, founding director of the CDA, has received the 2026 Huttenlocher Award. The Huttenlocher Award reflects transformative contributions to the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience that inspire future generations…

The UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent was featured in a new UCLA Magazine article highlighting the different UCLA researchers and Centers studying human connection. “Adolescents seek out bonding with…

Co-Executive Director Adriana Galván was quoted in a recent National Geographic article discussing the effects of social isolation and how social interactions can promote positive development during adolescence. “The success…

Adolescence is a critical time in development when we form our identities, explore the world around us, and build the skills we need to succeed economically in adulthood. Today's young…

NSCA member Jacqueline Nesi was quoted in the New York Times discussing the recent Pediatrics article that suggests giving smartphones to adolescents before the age of 12 could pose health…