Connect. Empower. Support. Transform.
The Connect lab engages in research focused on promoting positive youth development by supporting those who support youth. By fostering positive social climate and through building capacity in today’s leaders, we can help youth reach their full potential.
Connect Lab Updates
We are so excited to be returning to in-person activities this summer! Check out these highlights!
Dr. Nicole Zarrett shares with media outlets why summer enrichment opportunities are important for youth development and how parents are critical to supporting female participation in sports.
We are proud of our student researchers who presented original research at this year’s Discover UofSC event! Congratulations to those recognized for excellence and outstanding achievement!
We are so incredibly proud of our University of South Carolina seniors who were recently recognized for their excellence in service, leadership, academics, and research!
Check out this video for tips and tricks on getting started with walking and running!
We are proud to be featured by the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Carolina! Read more about how we have adapted in the past year!
Check out some of these awesome dances that our team is bringing to partner after school programs!
Check out this quick workout that we’re bringing to our community partners virtually!
We are excited to launch our virtual Connect program next week! Check out our virtual introduction!
Learn how we are integrating technology in creative ways to support our community partners!
We sat down with professional ballerina Whitney Huell to discuss challenges and successes in her life and career.
Coach K led our lab team through a fun, active day of Connect curriculum!
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From undergraduate students hoping to gain research experience to after school program staff interested in learning more about our programs, there are several ways for motivated, talented individuals to get involved!
Recruit your after school program!
We are always looking for after school programs that may be a good fit for our programming. Our ideal after school program is located in South Carolina, has enrollment of 20+ adolescent youth (ranging from grades 4-7), and demonstrates need based upon participant characteristics such as low-income or minority status.