LOPRT Presents: Growing Up Digital - Community Conversation + Q&A
Come connect, learn, and enjoy something sweet.
This is an evening for curious, caring families - not a lecture, but a real conversation grounded in research. Sweet treats will be provided.
Panel + Q&A to Explore:
How children's brains develop attention, memory, and motivation
What the science of learning tells us about different environments
How digital tools interact with the developing brain
What clinicians are observing in children and adolescents
The emerging role of AI in education - benefits and open questions
How families and schools can make thoughtful decisions together
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Amit Bhavan, MD - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist; CMO, Oregon State Hospital
Sonja Billes, PhD - Neuroscientist - motivation, addiction, learning & memory
Steven Weiner, PhD - Education Systems Designer - technology & AI in schools