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Family, Youth, and Community Sciences - Enhancing lifelong learning and the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
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The UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences prepares leaders in youth and community development through teaching, research, and outreach.
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Rural Veteran Program - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Rural Veteran Program - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
The Extension Rural Veteran Hub is an online resource center that offers a veteran-friendly toolkit and a competency training on veteran issues for those working in Extension.
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Study Abroad - Tales From UF in Ireland
Study Abroad - Tales From UF in Ireland
Every year, students in the UF in Galway and Gweedore program study abroad in Ireland to learn about youth development and service learning.
Dr. Xiaoya Zhang Discusses AI in Family, Youth and Community Science Research at the UF/IFAS AI Summit - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
Dr. Xiaoya Zhang Discusses AI in Family, Youth and Community Science Research at the UF/IFAS AI Summit - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
At the UF/IFAS AI Summit, Assistant Professor Dr. Xiaoya Zhang presented her innovative AI-powered research that investigated a support program for high-risk families. Her study examined the effectiveness of the Family Check-Up Online Program, a program designed to reduce emotional problems in youth.
This prevention science researcher studies youth right alongside them - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
This prevention science researcher studies youth right alongside them - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Erin Vines is a doctoral candidate in the Youth Development and Family Science (YDFS) program at the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS). She conducts research on youth and families experiencing adversity. She focuses on promoting active youth engagement […]
A Prevention Scientist's Journey to Address Teens' Mental Health Online - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
A Prevention Scientist's Journey to Address Teens' Mental Health Online - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
Josie Bryan is a Doctoral Candidate in Youth Development and Family Sciences (YDFS) at the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS). She conducts prevention science research that aims to understand how teenagers' concept of mattering influences their digital behavior.
PreventiGators research team wins HiPerGator Pioneering Research Award During UF AI Days - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
PreventiGators research team wins HiPerGator Pioneering Research Award During UF AI Days - UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department
During the University of Florida’s AI Days event, a team of graduate researchers in the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences was honored with the HiPerGator Pioneering Team Award.
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