Youth-Nex Inaugural Conference Photos
Photos from the Youth-Nex Inaugural Conference: “Forward Thinking: Preparing Our Youth for the Coming World.”
This two-day conference joined together leading scholars, advocates, media professionals, and policy leaders. The event focused on a multidimensional understanding of critical elements promoting positive youth development including physical and mental health, engaged citizenship, and beneficial relationships. The intent was to inspire each other’s work and spark new ideas to create positive change for the youth of Virginia and of the nation.
CBS19 Interview
Tim Heaphy Praises Youth-Nex at Conference
Dean Pianta Asks a Question of the Panel on Peer Influences
Provost John D. Simon Gives Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker Richard M. Lerner, Patrick Tolan Looks On.
Media Use and Effects Panel Listens to Brian Mustanski. (left to right: Watkins, Yowell, Mustanski, Orenstein, Deutsch)
The Press Talks to Patrick Tolan
Panelists Bruce Simons-Morton and Bradford Brown
Attendees Discuss the Day's Events
Craig Watkins Talks about Increasing Digital Literacy
Connie Flanagan and Ariel Hernandez on the Youth as Engaged Citizens Panel
Conference Setting at Alumni Hall
