MU Physics & Astronomy joins UM Extension for a Solar Eclipse Festival in the zone of totality in Poplar Bluff, MO. There will be food trucks, vendors, kid zone, live music.

Help Connect All Missourians to high-speed internet by participating in the Missouri Office of Broadband challenge process.

The UM System Office of Engagement and Missouri AfterSchool Network will host a collaborative research pitch competition with $25,000 in prizes available to support the creation of a new or expansion of a current research project focused on youth development and well-being.

Dr. Kristin Hawley will describe the current youth mental health crisis in the U.S., where more than one in five youth suffers from an impairing mental health concern, and many families are unable to access effective care.

Follow up Dr. Hawley’s presentation with further discussion in one of five breakout sessions based on participant interest area.

Director of Integrated Marking Communications, Rob Jones, will discuss adopting a brand ambassador mindset.

MU Extension senior program directors will lead targeted discussions related to youth within each of five program areas

During the state agency panel, leaders in education, health and senior services, mental health, higher education and workforce development, social services and agriculture will explore challenges and opportunities for youth and families.

In this powerful and thought-provoking talk, Orion Jean, 2021 TIME Kid of the Year, discusses what the next generation needs from adults to build a brighter future for all.

Out of School Time (OST) describes a supervised program that youth regularly attend when school is not in session.