Systems Evaluation Research: The development and testing of a systems science approach to program evaluation and planning to enhance internal evaluation capacity.
Advancing Developmental Systems Science: Exposing developmental scientists to the potential benefits of utilizing systems science methodologies and applying systems science methodologies to developmental science questions.
Building the Evidence-Base in Developmental Science: Studying the effects of individual (e.g., self-regulation) and contextual factors (e.g., family, school, peers, neighborhood) on adolescent development with a focus on youth thriving.